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Two hundred UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week
More than 5,000 workers to benefit from reduced hours with no loss of pay. Two hundred UK companies have signed up for a permanent four-day working week for all their employees with no loss of pay, in the latest landmark in the campaign to reinvent Britain’s working week.
Top Work Trends To Watch In The UK For 2025
The nature of work is transforming rapidly, and the UK workforce is at the forefront of these changes. Shaped by post-pandemic adjustments, rapid technological evolution, and a strong push towards sustainability and inclusivity, the 2025 workplace will be a very different landscape. Let’s dive into the top trends expected to define work in the UK in the coming year.
UK hiring on the rise as confidence lifts, research suggests
Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their finances. Companies have ramped up hiring in recent weeks while consumer confidence has started to rise, research suggests, in a boost for Rachel Reeves as the government looks for signs of economic growth.
Growing demand for green skills
Demand for workers with green skills in the UK grew by 46% last year, LinkedIn’s 2024 Green Skills Report reveals. Globally, there aren’t enough workers with the right skills and LinkedIn data scientists say the pool of green talent must – at a minimum – double by 2050 to keep apace with projected demand. In the UK, the hiring rate for green talent is 72% higher than the overall hiring rate, with energy auditor, environmental engineer and solar technician the fastest-growing green titles in the past year.
10,000 more apprentices as government slashes red tape to boost growth
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers. Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements.
The Insidious Effects of Hurrying
As the demands of work and personal life blur in an era of hyperconnectivity and hustle culture, hurry sickness — characterized by behaviors and emotions like impatience, chronic rushing, and a constant sense of time scarcity — is more insidious than ever, quietly sabotaging productivity, relationships, and health. If you find yourself with an urgent need to slow down, your health, your teams, the people you serve through your work, and your loved ones will thank you for taking steps to free yourself from hurry sickness. It’s not about how fast you go; it’s about how well you use the time you have