Labour workers’ rights plans gain large-scale public backing in TUC poll
The TUC has published polling that reveals overwhelming support for the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People.
Third of independent schools withdraw from Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Since 2019, 580 schools have notified the Department for Education of their intent to withdraw.
Employers lower salary budgets as employee base stabilises – WTW
The overall median pay rise for 2024 fell to 4.6%, compared 5.3% in 2023, as employers reported that a period of high resignation and turnover has passed.
Financial resilience sees steady improvement in Q1, finds LV=
The quarterly survey of 4,000 adults analysed how personal finances have been affected by the high cost of living.
Scottish Widows launches Retirement Matrix to address decumulation
The tool will help advisers have better conversations with customers and help them boost their retirement income.
40% of LGBT+ employees feel more isolated at work than five years ago – Randstad UK
Victoria Short, chief executive of Randstad UK, said: “These findings are a stark reminder that discrimination against LGBTQI+ workers remains a significant issue in the workplace."
“Election day can’t come soon enough” – UNISON
Christina McAnea said: "Working people and their families are crying out for a new Government in Westminster."
Reward Finance receives Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2024’ accolade
Reward featured within the list of businesses following analysis of 50,000 organisations across 26 sectors.
Brightstar Group supports Mental Health Awareness Week
The Brightstar Group has a week of events planned to raise awareness, get people moving and raise money for their company charities.
TPR appoints COO and executive director
Nausicaa Delfas said: “Pensions are at a moment of great change, and we are changing too, becoming more market-facing and outcome-focused."
Automatic enrolment success risks people “sleepwalking into retirement” – Hargreaves Lansdown
More people are saving into pensions as a result of the scheme, but only 39% of people were found to be on track for a moderately comfortable retirement, according to Hargreaves Lansdown’s research.
1,000 DWP security guards set to walk out in dispute over pay
Staff employed by G4S to work at the DWP job centre will walk out across the country over a series of dates from 7th May to 29th May.
