Millennials and Gen Z face increased pension demands due to rising costs – Moneyfarm
With increasing life expectancy and rising costs, young people face the challenge of ensuring their pension pots last.
Paradigm launches mental health and wellbeing hub for advisers
The hub consolidates resources such as tips for employers on supporting employee mental health, information on stress management.
Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering event relaunches for 2025
The programme will start with a free webinar on 7th March 2025, addressing the need for inclusive and safe workplaces in construction.
Employers prioritise skills over degrees, LinkedIn data reveals
The World Economic Forum noted an increasing demand for skills such as analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and technical literacy.
Autism Together recognised as ‘Employer with Heart’ for supporting staff with premature babies
This Wirral-based charity has policies extending leave for parents of premature babies, providing flexibility and financial support.
Self-employed individuals face barriers to mortgages and pensions – FSB
The research found 37% of entrepreneurs are not saving for a pension, primarily due to cashflow problems.
Age discrimination compensation averaged £103,000 last year, finds Fox & Partners
Ivor Adair said: “The average value of age discrimination awards has notably climbed in the past year – this should serve as a stark warning to employers."
Employers urged to raise awareness of state pension deadline – Hymans Robertson
Filling gaps in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) records dating back to 2006 could significantly boost state pension incomes.
Nearly 30% of brits admit to faking Covid-19 for sick leave, survey reveals
The survey by Office Freedom found men were more likely to use this excuse, with 34% admitting to the fabrication, compared to 25% of women.
CBI Wales urges business involvement in apprenticeship design
Their briefing paper suggests making the apprenticeship system more efficient, targeting green industries, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Young employees report higher burnout and stress levels – Avilio
The survey revealed that 42% of employees aged 18 to 34 experienced burnout in the past year.
Bellevue Law strengthens employment team with senior hire
Esther Langdon is known for her work in discrimination, whistleblowing, workplace investigations, and post-termination restrictions.
