As a heatwave sweeps across the country, many of us will be enjoying these warmer days and basking in the weather. But spare a thought for those having to work under the unrelenting scorching heat of the sun. It’s imperative to understand the associated risks – especially for outdoor workers. Occupations like construction, landscaping, and farming are predominantly vulnerable as their working hours would fall typically when the sun is …
Ahead of My Money Week (12-16th June) a new survey reveals that 89% of young adults want pensions to be made a bigger part of the national curriculum, and the vast majority support reducing the age of automatic enrolment to 18, (currently, it is 22). The research conducted by NOW: Pensions, in partnership with charity, Debate Mate, surveyed more than 1,000 young adults aged 11-27 years. The young adults have …
New research from the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People has revealed the construction industry is heading for a ‘home improvement squeeze’ in 2023 as tradespeople continue to battle with rising costs and homeowner demand is down. Following the ‘home improvement boom’ where record numbers of homeowners improved their homes over the past few years – just 35% of homeowners are now definitely planning home improvements this year, which is a sizeable …
Social class and nepotism are impacting early career opportunities for young people, according to new research from KPMG UK. Carried out ahead of Social Mobility Awareness Day on Thursday 15 June, the study of 2,000 adolescents found that those from low socio-economic backgrounds were less likely to have gained either formal or informal work experience. Two-fifths (40%) of those from low socio-economic backgrounds had gained exposure to the world of …
For years now, even before ChatGPT placed artificial intelligence (AI) firmly at the forefront of the public imagination, AI has been slowly taking hold across industries – from medicine to aerospace. However, the technology hasn’t quite lived up to its potential. Not even close. A recent study found that only 11 percent of firms using AI have gained financial benefits. Even technology giants have struggled. IBM’s US$20 billion diagnostic AI system …
The current economic uncertainty further compounds the pressures faced by finance professionals…