Most employers offer responsible pensions, but few use it as default option – Scottish Widows
Research revealed that 61% of employees were unsure how to make such a switch, indicating a need for more education on pension choices.
Employee benefits key to workplace happiness, says Unum UK
Liz Walker said: "For happiness to exist at scale, wellbeing at an individual level must be a priority."
89% of SMEs enact redundancies post-Autumn Budget – GPA
The Budget increased the national living wage and employer national insurance contributions, putting pressure on businesses.
National Wealth Fund to unlock £70bn of private investment, boosting jobs
The fund will now focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and transport, in turn, boosting employment opportunities.
Financial services sector to boost investment in employee wellbeing – Unum UK
The data revealed 51% of financial services employers plan to invest more in these areas, with 32% of those planning to invest 'a lot more'.
MyGwork secures over £4m funding for global expansion and inclusive workplace initiatives
Adrien and Pierre Gaubert said: “This latest investment and the addition of exceptional leadership talent demonstrates myGwork’s resilience and continued success."
NRS opens 40 apprenticeship opportunities to support UK nuclear skills
These roles provide practical learning experiences alongside training for college-based study.
Just Group completes £75m pension buy-in with Church of Scotland
This deal secures the benefits of around 1,500 pensioner and dependant members and 850 deferred members.
Simplify recruits 82 trainee conveyancers to new training programme
The programme is designed to train and develop the next generation of conveyancers, focusing on skills, technology.
Businesses urged to support neurodiverse employees – HR Star
Kelly Tucker said: “Many neurodivergent individuals experience higher levels of anxiety or social discomfort, so it’s important to prioritise emotional support.”
31% of employees dislike team-building activities, survey finds
The survey conducted by Acas revealed that 20% of employees were not fond of regular social events after working hours.
First Bus opens Colchester learning centre to boost employee skills
This centre is part of a learning initiative developed with Unite the Union, which supports both vocational and non-vocational training.
