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Richard M.

@mat70x.bsky.social

A day of my life I'll never get back... Had to go to Manchester... If you want to know what's wrong with #Productivity in UK economy... Take a trip down the motorway! #UKProductivity #UKEconomy #LifeInTheSlowlane

September 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM

The Productivity Institute

@productivity.bsky.social

A new research paper from Tera Allas and Dimitri Zenghelis explores why the UK invests less in capital than its international peers - and what that means for our long-term productivity. Read the summary blog and full paper here www.productivity.ac.uk/news/mind-th...

#productivity #ukproductivity

Mind the capital gap: British citizens are poorer because UK workers are denied capital - The Productivity Institute

British workers are operating with a third less capital per hour worked than their counterparts abroad, finds new research by Tera Allas and Dimitri Zenghelis.

www.productivity.ac.uk

June 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors

@employmentlaw77.bsky.social

The Risings Costs Of Employing Staff: A Catalyst For Resolving UK's Low Productivity Problem? theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/10...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hrnews #HumanResources #ukeconomy #UKJobsMarket #NIIncrease #UKProductivity #employmentrightsbill #UKBusiness

Productivity: Employers Invest In AI As They Reduce Jobs

The increased costs of employing staff are compelling employers to invest in new technology and to boost productivity to keep staff numbers to a minimum

theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk

October 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors

@employmentlaw77.bsky.social

Productivity: The Problem Of The Summer Slump theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/08...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #UKProductivity #productivitykillers #ukeconomy

Productivity: The Problem Of The Summer Slump

A new survey compiled by Global Payroll Alliance (GPA) has found that 61% of workers admit to a decline in productivity during the summer compared with the

theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk

August 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors

@employmentlaw77.bsky.social

Should the Government Penalise Companies That Move Jobs Abroad? theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/06...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #ukeconomy #ukproductivity #internationaltrade #globaltrade #ukgdp

Jobs: Should Government Penalise Those Moving Them Abroad?

The debate over whether the Government should penalise companies that relocate jobs overseas to take advantage of cheaper labour markets is a contentious one

theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk

June 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM

Freedom Isn't Free

@freedomisntfree.co.uk

UK productivity grew at 2% a year for 40 years. Then in 2008 it just stopped. Almost every personal finance frustration since traces back to that single broken line on the chart.

#UKProductivity #ProductivityPuzzle #UKPersonalFinance

September 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors

@employmentlaw77.bsky.social

Remote Working: The Biggest Challenges For Employers and Employees theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2024/08...
#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #ukproductivity #hybridworking #flexibleworking #workingfromhome #remoteworking

Remote Working: Biggest Challenges For Employees & Employers

Remote working has become a defining feature of the modern workplace, but what are the biggest challenges for employers and employees?

theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk

September 1, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Nicola Pike

@nicolapike.bsky.social

Interesting OpEd in The Times this morning. Business leader view on industrial strategy and how the regions have their part to play #UKproductivity | How to make ‘levelling up’ work for business

www.thetimes.com/article/46f6...

How to make ‘levelling up’ work for business

Governments have struggled to implement a successful regional economic strategy for decades, but it is crucial to Labour’s central growth mission

www.thetimes.com

September 9, 2024 at 6:51 AM

marketocean - EN - BETA VERSION

@market-ocean-en.bsky.social

economy. #UKProductivity #BankRegulation #EurozoneRates

July 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Richard Carr

@richardcarr.bsky.social

In Nero queue. Three tables free, three of us queuing. I leave the queue to chuck my bag/laptop on one of the two remaining tables with plug sockets because boomers will do anything to hurt #ukproductivity. They were mildly miffed even though it changed nothing about their seating abilities.

July 6, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Iain Ogilvie

@owmytanakanakas.bsky.social

Just spent ninety minutes across two days on a task should have only taken five #ukproductivity

February 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Anna Smart Tucker

@annagram21.bsky.social

How to boost #UKproductivity have plug sockets on all trains! Have spent 4+ hours on @thameslink.bsky.social and @crosscountryuk.bsky.social and due to no sockets haven’t been able to join any video calls or do much work due to battery issues.

December 2, 2024 at 4:53 PM