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Gemma Dale

Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Law, Liverpool John Moores University
Gemma is an experienced HR professional, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Fellow of the HEA and Certified Business and Management Educator. She is a lecturer in the Business School at Liverpool John Moores University as well as running her own business The Work Consultancy, where she focuses on HR policy development, flexible and hybrid working and wellbeing. Prior to joining LJMU, Gemma was a HR Director and worked in a variety of senior HR roles for over twenty years. Gemma was nominated in the Top 50 'Most Influential Thinkers in HR' list 2021.

Gemma is a qualified mediator and coach, and a regular speaker and writer on a variety of HR topics including employee engagement, flexible and hybrid working, and wellbeing. Gemma is the author of ‘Flexible Working’ published by Kogan Page as well as a range of e-books about HR and wellbeing. Her next book, ‘How to Work Remotely’ will be published in 2022.

Bosses are increasingly forcing workers back into the office – but evidence suggests it could backfire

Jul 29, 2024 11:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote working that began with the pandemic. Theyre likely to be in for a...

Economy

U.S. Debt Costs Soar to $3 Billion a Day Amid Record-High Interest Expenses

The daily cost of servicing the $35.3 trillion U.S. debt has skyrocketed to $3 billion, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. This figure has doubled since 2020 as rising interest rates have...

Fed Faces Crucial Decision: Will a Quarter-Point Rate Cut Be Enough to Prevent Recession?

With inflation cooling and the labor market slowing, the Federal Reserve is facing a pivotal decision this month on whether a modest interest rate cut will be enough to keep the U.S. economy expanding. Fed officials are...

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

Politics

White House Confirms Joe Biden Won’t Pardon Son Hunter After Guilty Plea, Sparking Political Debate

The White House has reaffirmed that President Joe Biden will not issue a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, following the younger Bidens recent guilty plea in a federal case. This decision, made clear by senior...

Kamala Harris Poised to Outshine Donald Trump in Upcoming Debate, Betting Markets Predict

Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as the clear favorite in the upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, according to recent Polymarket betting odds. As the debate draws near, political analysts and...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead of Kamala Harris in Key Swing States, Polls Show Major Lead in Arizona and Georgia

Donald Trump is gaining significant ground in key battleground states ahead of the 2024 election, with new data showing the former president pulling ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris by substantial margins. According...

Donald Trump Fury: Melania's Husband Calls for End to 'Political Witch Hunt' as Judge Postpones Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After Election

Former President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the legal system following the latest development in his hush money case. Judge Juan Merchans decision to delay Trumps sentencing until after the 2024 presidential...

'Biggest Crybaby' Donald Trump Draws Criticism for Complaints Ahead of Kamala Harris Debate

Donald Trump is under fire once again, this time for his complaints about the upcoming debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. As the political spotlight intensifies ahead of the highly anticipated event, Trumps recent...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Tesla and EVject Partner After Lawsuit, New Thermal-Protected Escape Connector to Launch

Tesla and aftermarket accessory maker EVject have reached an agreement following a lawsuit over the safety of EVjects Escape Connector. The new V1.2 version, featuring advanced thermal protection, is set to launch later...

Talaria MX5 Electric Dirt Bike Faces First Documented Battery Fire in U.S., Luna Cycle Responds

In the first documented incident in the U.S., a Talaria MX5 Sting Pro electric dirt bike caught fire after only 20 miles of use. Luna Cycle, the primary U.S. distributor, confirmed the fire and initiated a recall for...

Elon Musk Denies Tesla Licensing xAI AI Models for Full Self-Driving Development

Elon Musk has publicly dismissed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Tesla will license AI models from his startup, xAI, to aid in Full Self-Driving (FSD) development. Musk confirmed that Tesla has learned from xAI...

Huawei Shares Mate XT Tri-Fold Design Details Ahead of Official Launch

Huawei has unveiled the design of the Mate XT tri-fold, offering a preview of its rear structure. The device is expected to launch soon, drawing attention for its unique folding mechanism. Huawei Mate XT Design...

Vitalik Buterin’s 10-Year Ethereum Plan Teases Critical Network Changes and Future Advancements

Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for Ethereums next decade, hinting at critical changes aimed at advancing the networks capabilities. His 10-year roadmap suggests developments that could elevate Ethereums...