Two in five UK workers continue checking emails on holiday, with top earners working up to three days
For many UK workers, holidays are no longer a time to fully unwind, with a significant number finding it difficult to disconnect from work. New data from NatWest Premier highlights that two in five Britons continue checking their emails while on
Private schools urge treasury to delay VAT implementation until September ’25
Leaders of private schools are urging the Treasury to delay the introduction of VAT on school fees, warning that a January implementation could trigger a mid-year surge of pupils into the state sector, placing unsustainable pressure on already stretched resources. Independent
Globe wins HR Asia Best Companies to Work For in Asia, PH chapter
Globe’s HR team, led by Renato Jiao, Chief Human Resource Officer (leftmost), at the 2024 HR Asia Best Companies to Work (Philippines Chapter) awards nightGlobe has been named a winner of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work For
Business leaders warn Starmer that Labour’s proposed union empowerment reforms could harm investment and economic growth
Business leaders are urging Sir Keir Starmer to reconsider plans for a significant expansion of union powers, warning that the move could hamper economic growth and deter investment in the UK. The Labour Party is reportedly developing proposals that would compel
Classes suspended on Wednesday amid ongoing Taal Smog
The Taal Volcano has released thick smoke that caused haze and volcanic smog, or vog, which was observed on Taal Volcano Island and various areas in Batangas, according to the Taal Observatory. EDD GUMBAN/PHOTO | PHILSTARFace-to-face