Cambus strikes in Bedfordshire paused after new offer
Unite members to be balloted on improved pay offer.
Northern Ireland urged to lead the way in support for unpaid carers
Carers NI supports the Good Jobs Bill proposal for unpaid carers leave but calls for Northern Ireland to go further by providing paid carers leave.
Culture, cost and confusion are stopping school leaders taking phased retirement
The survey of more than 500 school leaders aged 50 and older found more than half (53%) would consider taking phased retirement, but almost a third (30%) of them don’t believe it will be possible.
Retail leadership sees increased diversity, new report reveals
Retail leadership diversity has increased significantly, with female board-level leaders rising to 42.3% and ethnic minority leaders nearly tripling to 12%, according to a new report by the British Retail Consortium and The MBS Group.
Pay squeeze leaves UK workers just £16 better off than in 2010
A new Resolution Foundation report reveals that real average wages in the UK have increased by just £16 per week since 2010, highlighting a prolonged pay squeeze and contrasting sharply with the previous 14 years of wage growth.
Four in 10 unpaid carers lack confidence in future employability
A new report by Carers Scotland reveals that four in ten unpaid carers in Scotland lack confidence in their future employability, highlighting barriers such as 'carer discrimination' and the lack of flexible working options.
TUC calls for legal maximum working temperatures as heatwave hits Britain
As Britain faces a heatwave, the TUC calls for legal maximum working temperatures to protect workers from the dangers of excessive heat, highlighting the need for updated laws and climate-proof workplaces.
Foster Denovo awarded highest Investors in People status for developing staff
Foster Denovo has been awarded the Investors in People platinum accreditation for staff development, placing it among the top two per cent of companies worldwide.
Apploi announces partnership with Empeon HR + payroll provider
Apploi, a workforce system for healthcare employers, has announced a new strategic partnership with Empeon, a healthcare-focused Payroll and HR platform.
Public believes unemployment benefit should be half of minimum wage – double what it currently is
Public perceptions hugely overestimate how the current basic rate of universal credit compares to minimum pay.
London fintech vacancies surge by 61% year-on-year
London fintech vacancies surge by 61% year-on-year, driven by increased venture capital funding and growing demand for tech-savvy professionals.
Millions of workers may lack essential employment skills by 2035, report warns
Report warns up to seven million workers in England may lack essential employment skills by 2035, potentially impacting economic growth.
