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.
HR Star celebrates decade of female-led success
Founded by Kelly Tucker in 2015, the firm has built a reputation in the HR sector with a team predominantly made up of women.
Royal London Asset Management appoints DC and retirement proposition director
In this newly established role, Lee Hollingworth will report to Susan Spiller, head of proposition at RLAM.
One in seven workers face major pay instability – Resolution Foundation
The report found that among those regularly employed, only a quarter had stable pay, where monthly earnings stayed within 10% of their average.
Housing organisations innovate recruitment to boost diversity and skills – Housing Today
The report focused on actionable steps rather than policy changes, drawing on contributions from leaders across various housing organisations.
TPR launches data strategy to improve pension scheme efficiency
TPR research revealed many schemes still hold data non-digitally, causing inconsistencies, increased costs, and security risks.
One in five employees require longer leave after bereavement – MetLife
The study revealed that 55% took up to eight weeks to feel normal at work.
NHS Trust tests ‘OWEN’ model for staff bereavement support
Developed by Jules Lewis and Jules Lock at SaTH, the study focuses on the Openness, Wellbeing, Empathy and New Beginnings (OWEN) model.
