Majority of women over 45 in Scotland have not negotiated salaries in five years, survey finds
Research from Florence Rolland found that in Wales, 68% of women aged 35 to 44 avoided negotiating to avoid being seen as difficult.
UK staff worked £31bn in unpaid overtime in 2024, TUC reveals
3.8 million people worked unpaid overtime in 2024, averaging 7.2 extra hours weekly.
NHS and Growth Hub to host wellbeing event in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Business leaders attending the events will gain practical strategies for supporting employees with health conditions.
Rising costs threaten employee health benefits, finds Simplyhealth
Paul Schreier said: “Workplace health benefits are crucial for supporting people who need to get quick access to everyday healthcare treatments."
30% of graduates struggle to find skilled jobs as student debt hits £260bn, data reveals
Ed Fidoe, CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), promoted interdisciplinary learning to better prepare students for the job market.
SaTH earns Disability Confident Leader status
SaTH was commended for integrating inclusivity and accessibility into its recruitment practices, offering adjustments and support to staff.
Automatic rent deductions from benefits under review after legal challenge – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “I am determined to right the wrongs that have persisted in the benefits system for too long."
Rising living costs drive need for financial wellbeing in employee engagement, says HR Star
Kelly Tucker added that, in response to financial pressures in 2025, companies need to rethink how they engage their workforce.
Hospitalisation leads to increased benefit receipts among long-term ill employees – ONS
Among those economically inactive due to long-term ill-health in England and Wales, 97.4% received social security benefits in the preceding year.
M&G secures pension benefits with £111m annuity deal
The transaction was executed through collaboration between the trustees, the sponsor, and M&G, ensuring the long-term security of the members.
Government unveils policies to boost farmers’ profits, extends Seasonal Worker visa route – DEFRA
At the NFU conference in Westminster, Steve Reed detailed plans to improve the farming sector's profitability and support rural growth.
Risk transfer market set for record-breaking growth in 2025 – Hymans Robertson
The market saw significant growth from both small and large schemes, with 10 transactions over £1bn.
