PDA launches wellbeing strategy to strengthen workforce health
This strategy includes events, mental health courses, leadership training, forums for workplace champions, and financial health courses.
Over 300,000 workers leave jobs annually due to health conditions, report reveals
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives suggested that a proactive approach could have prevented over 100,000 people from leaving the workforce.
Canada Life completes largest £361m pension buy-in
Shreyas Sridhar said: “Completing this transaction is a significant milestone for Canada Life."
Nucleus calls for independent commission on pensions and savings policy
The call came in an open letter to Pensions Minister Torsten Bell and other key decision makers, renewing the push for an independent commission.
IFAs adjust pension planning strategies post-Autumn Budget – Standard Life
Two thirds (69%) of IFAs have advised clients to increase their retirement income withdrawals.
Aegon introduces pension price benefits initiative for family members
Nick Roy said: “Aegon’s Family price match is an offering to our members and their loved ones, making saving more cost-effective."
INTERVIEW: Navigating diversity and inclusion in the UK legal sector
Tina Chander said: "Holding multiple degrees didn't shield me from the hurdles women like me often face in the legal sector."
Southeastern boosts female representation by 50% in two years
The company has seen the number of female train drivers and conductors increase, aiming to break the stereotype of rail being a male-dominated field.
Contact adopts four-day working week for better work-life balance
This approach follows the 100:80:100 model, providing 100% pay for 80% of the time.
Gender pay gap worsens as nearly three million women earn below real living wage
The Living Wage Foundation analysis revealed that the gender low pay gap has increased to 6.1 percentage points in 2024 from 4.7 in 2022.
Nearly half of SMEs will be negatively impacted by NIC hike, finds Shawbrook
As a result of the NIC hike, a third (33%) of business leaders said they will or already have had to increase the price of the goods or services they are offering.
Sleep deprivation among doctors up 20% since 2022, MDU survey finds
The survey revealed nearly 90% of doctors felt sleep deprived at work, a 20% increase from January 2022 when 75% reported the same.
