Alessandra Pacelli

United Kingdom

Freelance Deputy Editor at Dogs Today Magazine

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British-Italian journalist. Loves dogs and coffee, but mostly dogs. Views are my own.

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British employees 'avoid management roles' due to stress and lack of appeal

2 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

A new study has found that over half (52%) of British workers in middle management roles and below do not view management as an aspirational career path – with many actively avoiding leadership responsibilities. The research, commissioned by accreditation body Investors in People and carried out by YouGov, indicates that only 32 percent of respondents described management roles as inspirational or aspirational.
Technology professionals 'seek flexibility and wellbeing' as half consider job change

2 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Nearly half (48%) of UK technology professionals are actively looking for new roles over the next 12 months, with candidates placing greater emphasis on flexibility, work-life balance, wellbeing and inclusive workplace cultures. That’s according to the 2025 Talent Trends report by Michael Page. The global data, drawn from close to 5,000 technology workers, shows a similar trend worldwide, where 50 percent of respondents are also planning a job move.
Almost half of Gen Z 'avoid flying because of their pets'

2 days ago | dogstodaymagazine.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Almost half of Gen Z in the UK avoid flying because of their pets, according to a survey conducted by TrustedHousesitters!Surveying 2,000 UK pet owners, TrustedHousesitters found that 48% of Gen Z respondents had avoided air travel due to their pets, and 63% said they choose holiday accommodation based on pet-friendliness, compared to 31% of those over 65. Over half of all owners surveyed (52%) admitted to feeling like a “bad pet parent” if they are away for too long.
Outdated travel expense systems 'leave UK staff out of pocket'

3 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

New research has revealed that 85 percent of UK business travellers struggle with company expense systems, with over a quarter covering costs on personal credit cards. The findings, from business travel and expense platform TravelPerk, found a pattern of ongoing financial and administrative burden placed on employees due to outdated and manual reimbursement processes.
Less than two-thirds of employers ‘very confident’ their pension scheme complies with regulations

3 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Only 57 percent of UK employers are ‘very confident’ that their workplace pension schemes comply with automatic enrolment (AE) regulations, suggesting that many organisations may be at risk of breaching pension obligations. That’s according to research from Towergate Employee Benefits. Automatic enrolment, introduced over a decade ago, requires employers to provide a workplace pension, enrol eligible staff automatically and contribute to their pension pots.
HR professionals have UK's highest sick leave rates, data show

4 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

HR and accounting professionals are experiencing the highest rates of absenteeism across all UK sectors, with an average Bradford Factor score of 113 – significantly above other industries. That’s according to new data from employment and payroll platform Employment Hero, based on analysis of anonymised data from more than 105,000 employees. The Bradford Factor is a widely used metric that quantifies employee absenteeism over a defined period, typically a year.
Remote workers 'less likely' to get promotions or pay rises

4 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Managers are less likely to promote or award pay rises to staff who work from home full-time or on a hybrid basis, even when performance matches that of office-based employees, according to new academic research. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Warsaw, involved nearly 1,000 UK-based managers and found consistent patterns of disadvantage for remote workers.
HR professionals have UK's highest sick leave rates, data shows

4 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

HR and accounting professionals are experiencing the highest rates of absenteeism across all UK sectors, with an average Bradford Factor score of 113 – significantly above other industries. That’s according to new data from employment and payroll platform Employment Hero, based on analysis of anonymised data from more than 105,000 employees. The Bradford Factor is a widely used metric that quantifies employee absenteeism over a defined period, typically a year.
Aberdeenshire vets save rescue dobermann from near-fatal choking

4 days ago | dogstodaymagazine.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Vets at Mintlaw Vets in Peterhead are warning owners to ensure their dogs’ toys are of an appropriate size, after saving a dobermann named Rocco from choking to death on his favourite toy. Rocco, aged three, swallowed a ball in a freak accident and was slipping into unconsciousness when he arrived at the clinic. The dog, who was adopted by Ray Howell’s family following abuse in a previous home in Orkney, had swallowed his favourite toy – a purple ball he had carried since being rescued.
UK business leaders 'turn to AI for mentorship'

5 days ago | hrreview.co.uk | Alessandra Pacelli

Four out of five UK business leaders have used generative AI (GenAI) as a business mentor at least once – with a quarter using it daily, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by technology and solutions provider The Adaptavist Group, found a growing trend towards AI-supported mentorship in the absence of sufficient human guidance. The study shows that 90 percent of UK business leaders believe there is a mentorship gap, driving many to seek advice and support from AI tools.