The IMF has announced that the global economy is facing a potential downturn, with rising prices around the globe as a result of the war in Ukraine. The organisation stated that “for many people, 2023 will feel like a recession”, and emphasised the need for international cooperation between governments and central banks to alleviate populations bearing the brunt of the coming economic downturn.
Based on recent forecasts, the United Kingdom is at a high risk of experiencing a sustained recession for the next three quarters. However, all analysts are in agreement that the Government’s recent intervention on energy bills has significantly decreased the likelihood of a severe downturn. High energy prices, rising inflation, and increasing interest rates caused by global economic weakness are the main reasons behind this predicted period of recession.
Some forecasts, such as Goldman Sachs’ revised analysis, outline that the United Kingdom is still likely to enter a deeper than expected recession in 2023. In an analysis released mid-October, the investment bank downgraded its outlook for Britain, forecasting the UK economy would shrink by 1% next year, lower than their previous estimate of 0.4%.
A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind, right? Not necessarily. You can be just as productive with a messy desk as you can be with a clean one – as long as you’re organised! Whilst TikTok, Instagram, and interior influencers like Marie Kondo might tell you that less is more, many office workers simply can’t afford to be minimalists when it comes to their workstations. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 28 clever desk organisation ideas for maximum efficiency. Whether you’re looking to fully optimise your workspace or just want some new ideas, we’ve got you covered! So let’s get started!
The events of 2020 caused substantial disruption to the commercial real estate sector. The office space market in particular was heavily impacted by lockdowns and other pandemic-related restrictions, still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic occupancy levels more than two years on.
If you are pregnant and working in the UK, you may be wondering how long your maternity leave will be. The good news is that UK law entitles most pregnant employees to a minimum of 52 weeks of maternity leave. This leave can be taken all at once, or split into several periods, as long as the total amount does not exceed 52 weeks. In this blog post, we will discuss the length of maternity leave, how to take maternity leave in the UK, the benefits often associated with this time away from work, and what rights you have as an employee.
