Ryan Fowler, Author at Workplace Journal

Go North East workers consider strike action over ‘dangerous’ management culture

Over 1,000 Go North East workers are being consulted on potential strike action following claims of intimidation, unsafe working conditions, and dismissals of staff who raised health and safety concerns, according to Unite.

18/02/2025

Employee Relations·Featured·News

Health and wellbeing support key to recruitment and retention in 2025

Employers will need to prioritise health and wellbeing support as a key recruitment and retention strategy, with 61% recognising its growing importance, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.

18/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Over a million workers on zero-hours contracts shows need for Employment Rights Bill, TUC

The number of workers on zero-hours contracts remains above one million, prompting renewed calls from the TUC for the Employment Rights Bill to ban exploitative working practices.

18/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Wage growth boosts household budgets but inflation concerns remain

Wages have outpaced inflation again, offering households more financial breathing room, but concerns remain over the potential for rising inflation and its impact on interest rates.

18/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Love2shop launches new employee discount platform, Love2shop Perks

Love2shop has launched Love2shop Perks, a new e-Gift Card platform offering employees discounts of up to 38% at more than 150 retailers.

13/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·News

Gender pay gap leaves women saving nearly four times longer for homeownership

Women need to save for nearly 12 years to afford a deposit for their first home, almost four times longer than men, according to new research from Mojo Mortgages.

13/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

HR Technologies UK returns to ExCeL London with focus on AI and talent innovation

HR Technologies UK will showcase the latest in AI, payroll, and talent management at its third edition on 23rd-24th April at ExCeL London, bringing together leading HR technology providers and industry experts.

31/01/2025

News·Recruitment & HR

Local government unions demand £3,000 pay rise for council and school staff

Unions representing 1.4 million council and school workers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have submitted a pay claim for a £3,000 wage rise, warning that low pay and rising workloads are driving staff away from public service.

31/01/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·News

Small businesses eager to grow overseas but need better export support, says FSB

Over a third of UK small businesses would consider exporting in future, but many need better access to tailored government support, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses.

31/01/2025

Business·Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development

National Audit Office flags spending breach and data gaps in Post Office Horizon compensation schemes

The National Audit Office has issued a qualified opinion on the Department for Business and Trade’s financial statements, citing a £208m spending breach and concerns over data gaps in compensation estimates.

31/01/2025

Featured·News·Politics

Charities warn NICs hike will force essential services for older people to close

Age UK has warned that increased employer NICs will cost local Age UK charities £6.27m annually, forcing staff cuts and service closures for vulnerable older people.

31/01/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

FCA proposes reforms to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out plans to simplify corporate bond issuance, making it easier for retail investors and wealth managers to invest in listed company debt.

31/01/2025

Business·Featured·News

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Ryan Fowler

Go North East workers consider strike action over ‘dangerous’ management culture

Health and wellbeing support key to recruitment and retention in 2025

Over a million workers on zero-hours contracts shows need for Employment Rights Bill, TUC

Wage growth boosts household budgets but inflation concerns remain

Love2shop launches new employee discount platform, Love2shop Perks

Gender pay gap leaves women saving nearly four times longer for homeownership

HR Technologies UK returns to ExCeL London with focus on AI and talent innovation

Local government unions demand £3,000 pay rise for council and school staff

Small businesses eager to grow overseas but need better export support, says FSB

National Audit Office flags spending breach and data gaps in Post Office Horizon compensation schemes

Charities warn NICs hike will force essential services for older people to close

FCA proposes reforms to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors

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