The UK’s broken system makes losers of us all
Today’s welfare state asks for and confirms people’s incapacity to work – not their ability to do so.
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The four-day work week is the future
The evidence is clear: a four-day work week would boost productivity and happiness. So why aren’t our politicians pushing for…
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Solving the “labour question”
A Keir Starmer government should boost the economic power of working people.
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Work isn’t working: how to boost the nation’s health and happiness
Improving conditions and benefits could reduce long-term sickness and ultimately increase the UK's productivity.
The government is launching an all-out assault on people with anxiety and depression
Rather than tackle the cause of “sick-note culture”, the Tories are simply scapegoating people with mental illnesses.
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We need universal access to occupational health
In the UK, 2.8 million people are off work due to sickness – businesses of all sizes must be supported…
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Britain’s worklessness crisis is getting worse
Rishi Sunak is attempting to tackle “sick-note culture” – but the Tories are exacerbating the problem.
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Labour’s “good jobs” agenda could be transformative
The party promises to revolutionise the world of work. But will it U-turn as it did over its green plan?
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Will Britain ever be free of bureaucrats?
Managers have become the new authoritarians.
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People blame the economy and work for ill-health – not just the NHS
Exclusive data by Opinium for the Fairness Foundation has shown that the majority of people believe social determinants are making…
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The tyranny of the 9 to 5
There’s a better life.
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Refurbishing existing office space could support businesses and help the planet
Corporate building owners are opting for redesigns as they grapple with flexible working patterns and new environmental regulations.
WeWork’s fall proves no one wants to work in utopia
People don’t want mental health webinars or pool tables – just job security, so they can live a life outside…
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The security weak points in your working day
In the shift to remote working, secure web browsers play a key role in keeping data safe.
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to flexible working
A little creativity could jump start the next workplace revolution.
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To end severe insecure work we need greater ambition
Three quarters of managers are seeing signs of stress and anxiety over the cost of living in the workforce.
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How thriving cities can unlock UK productivity – with PwC
A special podcast from Spotlight, the New Statesman’s policy supplement.
Global heating and the future of work
As summer draws to a close, businesses need to consider mitigation strategies for a future in which heatwaves are more…
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The absurdity of the Tories’ “on your bike” plea
By imploring the over-50s to become Deliveroo cyclists, ministers are attacking their own potential supporters.
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The election will be a fight between work and wealth
A significant chunk of the country is insulated from the pain of rate hikes: those who own property outright.
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