Marian Evans recognised at IoD Wales awards
Monmouthshire Building Society chair Marian Evans has won the Non-Executive Director of the Year award at the IoD Awards Wales.
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Strada partners with Navro to integrate global payroll payments
Strada has partnered with payments technology provider Navro to combine payroll processing and payments execution within a single global platform.
Digital whistleblowing reaches record levels as employee anonymity rises
More than half of workplace whistleblowing reports are now submitted anonymously as employees increasingly favour digital reporting channels, new Safecall research shows.
A third of adults still face pension poverty despite recent progress – Scottish Widows
The national retirement forecast showed 31% face poverty in retirement, which is an improvement from 39% last year.
Nearly half of working carers may quit jobs due to lack of support – Carers UK
35% of carers who left work said more affordable and accessible care services would have helped them stay in employment.
One in five graduates work in the area where they studied, data reveals
The study from Graduate Outcomes found graduates from Scotland were most likely to have lived, studied and worked all in the same local authority at 16.4%.
One in three fatal road crashes involves someone driving for work, says RoSPA
New guidance from RoSPA warns that occupational driving remains Britain’s biggest workplace safety risk, with employers urged to strengthen road risk management policies.
Compensation & Benefits
Heva Energy launches salary sacrifice scheme for UK employees
The scheme lets employees pay for solar, batteries and EV charge points through their employer using pre-tax salary reductions.
Financial literacy falls among UK employees – Nudge
48% of employees with low financial literacy reported good or excellent physical health, compared to 62% of those with stronger financial knowledge.
Recruitment & HR
81% of employers plan to increase number of employees overseas – Everywhen
A quarter are looking to do this within the next 12 months, and 72% within five years.
Government expands apprenticeship funding as PM targets youth employment
The plans include fully funding apprenticeship training costs for eligible under-25s at smaller businesses from August by removing the existing 5% co-investment requirement.
One in three Gen Z workers have signed NDAs after workplace injury, study finds
Censuswide and National Accident Helpline found that 29% of workers in London had signed NDAs linked to workplace injuries.
Volvo Trucks study highlights recruitment barriers in zero-emission transport sector
Volvo Trucks research has identified low awareness, industry stereotypes and inaccessible recruitment practices as barriers preventing more diverse talent entering the heavy vehicle sector.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Wiltshire Council approves £10.4m programme to help more residents into jobs
The programme aims to help residents with health conditions, disabilities or other complex barriers move into long-term work.
WEC launches inquiry on flexible working and disability
MPs on the cross-party committee will look at how flexible working policies, laws and guidance affect disabled workers and jobseekers.
37% of BSL users lose Access to Work support despite unchanged needs, data finds
RNID and DeafATW found nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents and 76% of BSL users said their latest award helped them stay in work.
Alstom launches internship scheme to boost job prospects for SEND students
The scheme, run in partnership with Derby College, gives students hands-on experience as they work on the CrossCountry Voyager refurbishment project.
Technology
Pension Schemes Act to accelerate AI use in UK pensions sector, says Lumera
Lumera stated that providers will need to use AI and updated technology systems to keep pace and manage new requirements.
Recruitment teams under pressure as hiring trends reshape talent strategies – Oleeo
Charles Hipps, chief executive officer of Oleeo, said hiring processes are being fundamentally redesigned as recruitment teams struggle to keep pace with demand.
Two-fifths of SME employees take on cybersecurity responsibilities beyond job description
Uswitch Business Broadband found that 37% of SME employees said cybersecurity was not part of their role when they started their job.
Health & Wellbeing
Over half of employees say NHS delays impacted their work – Health Shield
More than one in five employees said NHS waiting times or access to treatment significantly affected their ability to work.
Busy Bees wins RoSPA Gold award for commitment to staff health and safety
Anna Hickman said this achievement is a testament to the dedication of its teams who ensure that health and safety remains its utmost priority every day.
Virgin StartUp urges founders to prioritise wellbeing amid burnout concerns
Virgin StartUp’s latest Founder Barometer found that while 38% of founders said taking a break improves their mental health, many still struggle to prioritise wellbeing.
Senior doctors in England balloted for industrial action
The ballots for consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors opened today, 11th May, and will run for eight weeks, closing on 6th July.
Employee Relations
HETA celebrates apprentice achievements at 2026 awards
Seven apprentices and their supporters were recognised for their work, with attendees including apprentices, families, employers, sponsors, and HETA trustees.
Permanent job placements fall as temp hiring rises in April – REC
The survey, compiled by S&P Global, reported a modest rise in temp billings for the first time in three months, as some employers preferred flexible staff.
Most unpaid carers say Carer’s Allowance is not enough to cover lost income – Just Group
Among carers supporting an elderly relative, only 21% said Carer’s Allowance is enough to replace income lost from giving up work.
Workplace language around miscarriage and IVF can worsen emotional strain, doctor warns
Dr Abhijit Kulkarni, consultant at Create Fertility, said experiences such as IVF and miscarriage should not be viewed in the same way as temporary illnesses.
Global HR
CEOs continue to prioritise AI and profitability amid geopolitical uncertainty – EY-Parthenon
The survey of 1,200 CEOs across 21 countries revealed that more than half (56%) now view geopolitical risk as the biggest threat to their business over the next 12 months.
TomTom rolls out HowNow AI skills platform to boost workforce agility
The company brought in HowNow as part of a two-year people strategy to reshape learning and give employees skills-driven development paths.
Everywhen joins Brokerslink to boost international employee benefits for UK clients
Brokerslink said Everywhen’s experience allows them to meet network members’ clients’ needs in the UK and contribute to the Brokerslink employee benefits community.
Revolut Business launches GlobalHire to streamline international hiring
GlobalHire moves candidates from contract to onboarded in two to five days and automates compliance and payroll.