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Move over Silicon Valley – these cities are far better alternatives for startup employees

As the birthplace of some of the world’s most successful companies, such as Google, Apple, Airbnb and Uber, new startups…

The Taylor review offers at least advice for the gig economy

The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, commonly known as the Taylor review and looking into the gig economy, finally…

US jobs up but wage growth remains stagnant

US employment was up by more than Wall Street economists had expected last month, Labor Department figures published on Friday…

The golden age index: should the silver pound be put to work?

Global GDP could be boosted across some of the world's biggest economies by $2trn by raising employment rates for the…

UK wages grow at their slowest pace since 2014 as inflation takes its toll

UK earnings are at one of their lowest levels in three years after inflation climbs to highs of 2.9 percent.…

UK election: manifestos offer nothing for retailers

With the election manifestos published we can finally see what the parties have for retail. Unfortunately, there’s precious little in…

Majority of UK workers go into the office, even if they are unwell

UK workers are three times more likely go into work when they are unwell instead of taking time off, a survey…

US president Donald Trump’s first 100 days in numbers

US president Donald Trump said he has had the "most productive" first 100 days in office. “I don’t think that…

The importance of being well

Things are fast-changing. The younger workforce has different expectations, driving digital transformation at the same time as levelling the traditional…

British women find well-paid employment, leaving men lagging behind

Millennial men are earning £12,500 ($15,649) a year less than their counterparts born between 1966 and 1980, according to a report…