Robot era shouldn’t mean end to workers’ rights, says UN agency
ILO calls for living wage and union bargaining as automation threatens jobs. World leaders have been urged by an influential United Nations agency to sign up to a universal labour…
Brexit, Brexit Brexit,
Two-thirds of EU workers considering leaving because of Brexit As MPs prepare to vote on whether to back May’s deal for leaving the EU, Prospect reveals that EU workers feel…
Shift in working patterns means more men are working part time
Shift in working patterns means more men are working part time Courtesy of The Independant https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/men-working-full-time-part-time-resolution-foundation-employment-economy-labour-force-money-a8158786.html ‘Britain’s real hollowing out problem has much more to do with the hours people…
Yes, Uber has lost its ludicrous appeal. But will its drivers get their rights?
Jason Moyer-Lee No company better epitomises the so-called “gig economy” than minicab firm Uber. All the key ingredients are there: the company uses an app, the drivers work flexibly –…
UK faces drastic EU worker exodus
Unprecedented levels of European workers consider exiting Britain… via UK faces drastic EU worker exodus.
Study shows employers can implement simple changes to reduce fatigue while raising worker productivity
Multitasking, interruptions from electronic devices and on-the-job pressure to produce more, and more quickly, are all factors making people feel unable to via Study shows employers can implement simple changes…