Careers & Productivity
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Royal Mail ‘on the brink of collapse’ as union warns 400 workers quitting a week
The Communication Workers Union warned the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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Harrogate law firm wins prestigious Yorkshire Legal Award
Harrogate law firm Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
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‘We accept responsibility' - boss of collapsed York catering firm after wedding chaos
The boss of York catering firm Baba Ganoush - Dining by Matthew Hyde Ltd has said the company accepts responsibility.
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Aardman's Gromit finally gets a voice thanks to Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman will be the voice of Aardman's Gromit in new audiobook.
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Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
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Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
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Man arrested for confronting IHOP cook he accused of sleeping with his wife
An employee told investigators that Austen Wable pushed the cook while yelling, ‘You f***** my b**** bro’
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Uplift 4-leg standing desk review: Possibly the only desk you'll ever need
The Uplift 4-leg standing desk is elegant, well-built, customizable, and it's exactly what nearly everybody who is looking for a standing desk actually needs.
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British nationals getting just one-fifth of new jobs as non-EU hiring soars
The majority of jobs over the past 12 years have been going to workers outside the EU, according to new statistics
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Councillor 'bamboozled' as experts say war memorial stonework does not need cleaning
RESTORATION plans for Skipton's war memorial are being reworked after conservation experts said it didn't need cleaning.
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Darlington charity's new boss warns of income crisis as losses mount
Darlington charity Tandem is losing money each month, as chief executive Mike Renton warns of financial pressure threatening its work helping people into jobs.
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I thought I had these 3 retirement topics figured out. Here’s why I changed my mind
Lessons for retirees and preretirees on target-date funds, TIPS funds, and asking for help
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More award success for East Yorkshire pie man
Pocklington pie man Dan Leaver is enjoying repeated award success.
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The Bradford company named one of Britain's best places to work
A Bradford accountancy firm has been named one of the UK’s best small companies to work for.
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Councillors quit as probe finds ‘sustained pattern of inappropriate conduct’
Two councillors accused of ‘sustained inappropriate conduct’ have resigned from a local authority before a meeting was due to discuss the allegations.
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County Durham Post Office announces move as opening times increase by 30 hours a week
Trimdon Village Post Office will move to a new site, offering 30 extra hours a week and step-free access.
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Birstwith girl, 7, wins top title at Horse of the Year Show
A seven-year-old rider from Birstwith has celebrated a major victory at the Horse of the Year Show.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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Councillors quit as probe finds ‘sustained pattern of inappropriate conduct’
Two councillors accused of ‘sustained inappropriate conduct’ have resigned from a local authority before a meeting was due to discuss the allegations.
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Raworths wins Private Client Team of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards
Harrogate law firm Raworths has won Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026, recognising the work of its Trusts, Wills and Estates
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DWP bonus payment for State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
Eligible people receiving State Pension, Attendance Allowance or the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit during the qualifying week
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Harrogate anti Gateway campaigners put 'key questions' to North Yorkshire leaders
“When are the businesses, retailers and the residents of Harrogate going to see the final detailed designs for the Station Gateway Project?”
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More award success for East Yorkshire pie man
Pocklington pie man Dan Leaver is enjoying repeated award success.
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UK workers are handling personal tasks during work hours — and they say it makes them more productive
UK workers are spending more time taking personal breaks
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Governance is driving the UK's next wave of jobs
Why responsible AI is expanding opportunity across Britain’s workforce
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New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to open
Clare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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Sick employees are costing the UK economy over £241bn every year — and things may only get worse as AI takes over
The productivity drain is real
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New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to open
Clare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.
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York Podiatry celebrates milestone for fair and responsible business practices
York Podiatry Ltd has achieved its fifth consecutive year of accreditation from the Good Business Charter (GBC).
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York public relations professionals celebrate 40 years of combined service
Three PR professionals are marking a combined 40 years of service at a York-based agency, Partners PR.
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York Podiatry celebrates milestone for fair and responsible business practices
York Podiatry Ltd has achieved its fifth consecutive year of accreditation from the Good Business Charter (GBC).
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York public relations professionals celebrate 40 years of combined service
Three PR professionals are marking a combined 40 years of service at a York-based agency, Partners PR.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
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The new Microsoft Copilot app is getting the full Office experience — here's what you can look forward to from Word, Excel and more
Microsoft is putting Office inside the new Copilot app
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This cheap office chair has the all-day back support most budget seats lack
Our office furniture editor recommends this Sihoo B100 ergonomic office chair over other cheap models thanks to the adaptive lumbar support for all-day comfort.
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Britain’s productivity puzzle may not be as bad as we thought
New ONS labour market estimates suggest UK productivity growth was stronger than previously thought, but the wider challenge of raising living standards remains
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More part-time bosses and co-CEOs could keep women in leadership and narrow Australia’s pay gap
Uneven caring responsibilities combined with a lack of flexible work options have prevented women from staying in senior positions, research suggests
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Harrogate home care boss 'proud to help reduce hospital admissions'
A Harrogate home care firm says a new review shows that every one of its clients said they were satisfied with their care
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Concept Life Sciences appoints new CEO with 20 years of pharma experience
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as CEO. The drug discovery CRO’s new leader brings 20 years’ pharmaceutical research experience and leadership.
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Employees are faking using AI at work to impress their bosses
Workers are lying about AI adoption out of fear
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New flooding taskforce to meet to assess risks and dangers over winter
A Government-chaired taskforce will meet this week to assess how prepared the UK is for flooding this winter.
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Chiropractor given warning after pulling down woman's leggings during consultation
Jeremy English, based in Watford, Herts, had 38 years in the career without any formal complaints
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CEOs say AI is helping their businesses be more productive — even if they're not always sure what's going on
AI is boosting productivity – but we need metrics
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North East accountancy firm wins two national workplace awards
North East accountancy firm Clive Owen LLP wins two Great Place To Work UK awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Consulting & Professional Services.
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Millions to benefit from new NHS prescription change. Here’s what you need to do
Aim of new service is to prevent unnecessary calls and premature visits to collect medication
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Shildon training company reaches major milestone with 1,000 five-star reviews
A Shildon first aid training company is celebrating after reaching 1,000 five-star reviews and marking 17 years in business. Help! First Aid Training, which now trains more than 2,500 learners a year, thanked customers and staff for their support.
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York Business Festival looks at selling to public sector and financial prudence
A session on how to sell to the public sector will help businesses attending the York Business Festival tap into new opportunities.
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55 jobs lost as UK engineering company enters administration after 20 years
Automotive engineering company Pneuride ceased trading in September and has now entered administration, resulting in the loss of around 55 jobs.