There is no natural law stating that bullies have to dominate our lives. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 30th March 2024 The researchers claim to be surprised by their findings, but is it really so remarkable? A large and impressive study of children’s progress into adulthood found that those who display bullying and […]
Employment
The founder of a recruitment consultancy lifts the lid on what is it like to work with the Department for Work and Pensions
Chris Grey disentangles the myriad alarming claims being made about 'special economic zones' and freeports in order to focus on the real risks
Leicestershire School Heads have opened their books to parents showing them just how much they are struggling
Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson's promises to "Level Up" the country are going nowhere fast, according to a damning new report by MPs
USA plans to maintain high levels of oil and gas production until at least 2050 – so it can export freedom. Healthy ecosystems require integrity, not just biodiversity. Endangered slug runs circles around arty rivals. US oil and gas production has peaked and is staying high The USA is the world’s leading producer of oil Continue reading »
How germs made history. Greenhouse gas emissions keep rising but USA and Europe are still the major causes of global warming. Measles and malaria banish Muhammad and Mao Move over Alexander, Attila, Genghis Khan, Hannibal, George Washington, Napoleon and all your attention-grabbing mates. We’re rolling out the red carpet for Yersinia pestis, Variola major, Continue reading »
Yesterday, I wrote that the Jevons Paradox is a good explanation for the problems of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Today, I look at another theory – Goodhart’s Law – to explain what is wrong with Australia’s $3 Billion a year employment services sector. The recent Workforce Australia review labelled the system a failure. Continue reading »
The National Health Service is under threat unless the Government starts properly paying its workforce, reports Michaela Makusha
Severe cramp from work must be reported to the safety regulator - but not work-related suicides. Campaigners want action beyond Ofsted reform