Half of financial services workers expect leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments
Most professionals acknowledged that ESG (69%) and DEI (68%) practices remain increasingly important to attracting and retaining customers.
Government cracks down on water company bonuses amid environmental failings
The new rules, which take effect immediately under the Water (Special Measures) Act, represent a significant shift in the regulation of the water industry.
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote for further industrial action
The industrial action, which began in January, stems from the council's proposal to restructure pay, potentially resulting in reductions of up to £8,000 per year for some workers.
Aberdein Considine appoints Marianne McJannett as employment partner
McJannett, who qualified as a solicitor in 2012, joins from Bellwether Green, where she was head of employment.
phs Besafe calls for ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in workwear
PFAS (Poly and perfluoroalkyl substances), known as ‘forever chemicals’, are a group of man-made chemicals that never break down and accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.
Wakefield chosen to pilot major overhaul of UK jobcentre system
The pilot project - referred to as a Pathfinder - aims to move away from a standardised, centrally-driven model and introduce services tailored to local needs.
Government unveils Pension Schemes Bill to boost retirement savings for 20 million workers
In what ministers have hailed as a "transformative moment" for retirement savings, the legislation aims to make pensions easier to manage, deliver better returns, and funnel billions into the UK economy.
Ofsted pledges stronger mental health support for teachers in wake of Ruth Perry tragedy
Matthew Purves, national director of the Ofsted Academy, laid out the new safeguarding measures now in place and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to protecting the mental health of those it inspects.
Increased employee volunteering could boost UK business by £32.5bn, report reveals
The research, commissioned by national charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimated that each employee in professional or managerial roles could contribute an extra £5,239 in productivity every year.
Sickness absences fall to 4.4 days per worker in 2024 – ONS
An estimated 148.9 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury in 2024, a drop of 14.9 million from the previous year.
Epassi Group expands presence in the UK with the acquisition of Zest
Founded in 2004, Zest offers a SaaS platform that helps employers manage, communicate, and expand their employee benefits offering.
Government launches Civil Service apprenticeship scheme for young jobseekers
The two-year Career Launch Apprenticeship was designed to attract a broader range of talent by lowering academic entry requirements and offering on-the-job training.
