employment

The Explainer Since the 1960s, there has been talk of a four-day-week, and post-pandemic work patterns have strengthened those calls

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 March 24

Talking Point Global corporate industry is booming but positive impact on staff well-being is debatable

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 19 January 24

Talking Point Seasonal cheer and morale-boosting benefits under threat from economic woes and employee disinterest – or dread

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated 18 December 23

The Explainer Because of a tight job market, some employers broke rules to find cheap child labor

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 18 December 23

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 2 November 23

Pros and Cons IB offers a more holistic education and international outlook but puts specialists looking to study in the UK at a disadvantage

By The Week Staff Published 27 September 23

feature More apprenticeships and increased technology among ‘historic’ proposals

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 June 23

Under the Radar AI could affect roughly 300 million full-time jobs if it reaches its full potential

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published 7 June 23

feature New data suggests 0.5% of total economic inactivity in working-age population of non-students due to long Covid

By The Week Staff Published 22 May 23

In Depth A large number of working-aged people are ‘economically inactive’ and putting a strain on the UK workforce

By The Week Staff Last updated 21 April 23

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 February 23

Pros and Cons Think-tank says shift in working patterns could help alleviate the cost-of-living crisis

By The Week Staff Published 21 September 22