Day: 8 May 2026

Governments launch consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Government has launched a consultation on new regulations to stop employers from using NDAs to cover up workplace harassment and discrimination – and is calling on the public to make their voices heard.   Research from the Young Women’s Trust has found that 1 in 4 young women would be reluctant to report sexual harassment at work for fear of losing their job.  As part of its commitment to protect workers who speak up about wrongdoing, the Government will also be consulting in the summer on changes to the legal framework around…

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Gerety Awards Final Deadline approaches as London Jury Insight Panel Brings Local Industry Closer to the Work

Stuart Mitchell

With the final deadline for the 2026 Gerety Awards set for May 15, the spotlight is turning to the ideas that will define the year — both globally and within the US creative community. As part of the lead-up to judging, Gerety will host a Jury Insight Panel in London, bringing together members of the 2026 executive jury to share perspectives on creativity, emerging trends, and what it takes for work to stand out at this year’s awards. The session forms part of Gerety’s wider global programme, connecting local industry…

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British Red Cross launches podcast to help people navigate division

Stuart Mitchell

Three quarters of UK adults (75%) believe the UK is divided as a country, new research from the British Red Cross has revealed. A nationwide poll for the charity also found that almost as many (72%) feel the country has become more divided in the past five years. The findings come as the British Red Cross releases Bridging Divides, a podcast series exploring why people find it difficult to discuss divisive topics and offering practical steps to have open, empathetic conversations with people we disagree with. The survey also found that many…

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Case for EVs ‘overwhelming’ as EU leaders start negotiations, Climate Group says

Stuart Mitchell

With European companies and consumers facing shock fuel prices, Climate Group is calling on EU policymakers to lock in the policy certainty needed to speed up the EV transition as a pathway to more stable and lower running costs. That means maintaining clear targets and standards, while continuing the rapid roll-out of supporting infrastructure.    As policymakers start negotiations on the EU Automotive Package, which will set the pace and direction of Europe’s shift to zero-emission transport, there is a growing risk that weakened CO₂ standards and increased flexibility could slow…

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New ILO brief explains what AI exposure indicators reveal about jobs

Stuart Mitchell

A new research brief from the International Labour Organization (ILO) examines how artificial intelligence (AI) exposure indicators are used to assess potential impacts on jobs, highlighting both their value and their limitations. As interest in generative AI (GenAI) grows, exposure indicators are increasingly used to estimate which tasks and occupations could be automated or transformed. However, the ILO cautions that these measures should not be interpreted, on their own, as predictions of job losses or labour market outcomes. The brief shows that results vary depending on how exposure is measured.…

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