Over half of office workers suffer with back pain due to poor workstation setup, survey reveals
Just one in three UK office workers believe their employers are getting the basics right when it comes to desk work and employee health.
White Ribbon launches ‘Right to Respect’ campaign to prevent workplace harassment
The campaign has been launched in line with the Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into force in October 2024.
Valla secures £2m to increase employee access to legal advice
The funding round was led by Ada Ventures, with participation from Active Partners and Portfolio Ventures.
Government launches £5bn defence tech investment, creating hundreds of skilled jobs
This investment is expected to create 300 new highly skilled roles across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and its industrial partners, in addition to supporting 200 existing jobs in the DEW sector.
Spirit Aerosystems break-up could threaten NI aerospace sector, Unite warns
Unite has written to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Minister of State requesting an urgent meeting.
UK submarine expansion to create thousands of jobs in major defence industry boost
Backed by the Government’s £15bn investment and its 'Plan for Change', the expansion is set to support around 30,000 highly skilled jobs across the country well into the 2030s.
Lets Recruit welcomes Svetlana Bushuieva as senior recruitment consultant
Bushuieva brings six years of recruitment experience to Lets Recruit, having previously specialised in the tech sector.
South Square appoints Hon. Justice Ian Kawaley to alternative dispute resolution team
Kawaley said: "I am delighted to join South Square, a chambers renowned for its excellence in insolvency and commercial law."
Majority of employees admit to ‘ghostworking’ and job hunting during work hours
A recent survey by Resume Now revealed that a significant portion of the workforce engages in "ghostworking"—the act of appearing busy without being productive.
The Union transfers ownership to employees after three decades
The transition sees ownership transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a growing model among values-led firms seeking to retain independence and protect culture.
Workers face rising risks from extreme heat as legislation lags
Millions of UK workers could soon be exposed to dangerously high temperatures, according to a report published by the Autonomy Institute.
Black employees are at highest risk of being targeted by worker surveillance, report finds
IPPR researchers revealed that employees in roles with low autonomy, low skill levels, and without union representation are at a higher risk of being monitored.
