This report from Edelman reveals that at time when the world has been challenged by geopolitical conflict, economic uncertainty, climate threats and social inequalities, the stakes for business failing to take a stand and engage on societal and geopolitical issues has never been higher. The research shows that on average, 77% believe improving societal issues is a primary business function and 59% say that addressing geopolitics is a top priority for business. Moreover, employees say that if they believe their employer is doing well in its response to the Ukraine invasion, they will be more loyal (79%) and will recommend that employer to others (80%). The report underscores the importance for CEOs to lead from the front and communicate company policies and actions on geopolitics.
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The World Economic Forum’s new good work framework shows that there is a need to promote good work across the full post-pandemic landscape of in-person, hybrid and virtual work in all categories of employment. Seizing this opportunity will determine whether the post-pandemic recovery leads to positive outcomes for both business and for society at large and ensure a healthy, resilient and equitable future of work.
Vitality, in collaboration with CBI Economics, have surveyed c-suite executives on their experiences of hybrid working and combined the results with insights from 2,005 office workers to find out how UK businesses can support health and wellbeing in a hybrid working environment alongside implementing strategies for creating a healthier and more productive workforce. The report focuses on the importance of health and well-being to employee productivity and retention, the challenges of the diverse demands of a hybrid workforce and strategies for fostering a ‘Healthy Hybrid’ approach.
This report by Amárach Research in collaboration with Google, reveals that Ireland’s GDP could grow by an extra 0.5% every year between 2022 and 2025 through an ambitious investment in digital skills; meaning that Ireland’s GDP in 2025 would be €9.5bn higher than currently forecast. The report offers an extensive study of digital capabilities in Ireland and provides valuable data and insights to business owners, policy makers and other stakeholders in addressing the skills agenda in the future.
This new House of Lords Covid-19 Committee report calls for employment rights to be suitable for the new digital age as well as highlighting concerns about electronic monitoring of employees and for a ‘right to switch off’.
HubSpot's 2022 Hybrid Work Report reveals findings on collaboration, culture, communication, mental health, and management in a hybrid world. The report analyzed feedback from HubSpot's hybrid workforce and surveyed over 4,000 full-time remote, in-office, and flex workers from companies in the U.S., UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, France, Canada, and Japan. Below are key highlights from the survey, fielded in December 2021.
This International Labour Organisation flagship report details the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the world of work.
PwC’s 25th Annual Global CEO Survey analyses data from 4,446 CEOs across 89 countries and territories, finding that just 22% of respondents have made net-zero commitments and CEOs are most worried about the potential for a cyberattack or macroeconomic shock to undermine the achievement of their company’s financial goals. The report shows that CEOs are less concerned about challenges like climate change and social inequality, which appear to pose smaller immediate threats to revenue.
Bain & Company’s new report highlights five key themes that are reshaping the future of work and the steps firms need to take to get ahead in the shifting war for talent. The report is grounded in a survey of 20,000 workers, conducted by Bain & Company and Dynata, as well as more than 100 in-depth interviews. Bain & Co’s research looked at 10 countries—the United States, China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Brazil—that represent around 65% of global GDP and offer a broad perspective from different cultures around the world.
The UK is on the cusp of a major reshaping of its economy as the effects of Covid-19, Brexit and the transition towards a net zero economy are felt – marking the end of a long period of stability.
This finding from the Changing Jobs report, by the Resolution Foundation and the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, contradicts the popular impression that we have gone through an era of rapid change. The report states that the popular conception that the UK labour market has been in rapid and accelerating flux in recent decades – with robots replacing jobs, and factory work replaced by gig economy jobs – is completely inaccurate.