Upskilling and retention efforts have reached new heights - c44,000 UK businesses have invested in employee training with aims to upskill and retain current staff during the ongoing talent shortage. Also, CEOs and HR professionals need to work together. And does working from home lead to happier and more productive employees?

Employers lack awareness about new employee benefits available - only a quarter (26%) of employers say they know the extent of employee benefits available to support their workforces. Also, 2024 pay award predictions increase to 5%. And is workplace jargon alienating recruits and contributing to retention issues?

More than half (52%) of mothers have experienced discrimination in the workplace and almost a quarter (20%) have resigned as a result, according to Pregnant Then Screwed and Women In Data. Also, the Flexible Working Bill has passed but is it what was expected? And workplace conflict is on the rise - employers and employees are advised to avoid an expensive tribunal.

Last week, Rachel Maskell, the Labour and Co-operative MP proposed the Bullying and Respect at Work bill to investigate and take action against bullying culture after claims about bullying in the workplace increased by nearly half (44%) between 2021 to 2022. Also, generative AI could save c2 months of work per year. And ethnic and LGBTQ+ leadership is now more prevalent than ever.

Last week's news cycle revealed that the majority of employees (60%), managers (64%) and C-suite leaders (75%) consider quitting their job due to a lack of wellbeing support. Also, a lack of menopause support is forcing women into early retirement. And how can individuals combat feelings of social exclusion?

Last week’s news cycle revealed Black, Bangali and Pakistani women are least likely to get fair pay and career development opportunities. And how can employers manage unpaid overtime to reduce employee burnout?