Legal & General Wellbeing Advisory Board introduces ‘culture first’ strategy for burnout prevention
Legal & General’s Wellbeing Advisory Board launches a new 'culture first' approach to burnout prevention.
40% of retirees would change aspects of their retirement planning if given chance
A Canada Life survey finds that 40% of retirees would change their retirement planning.
Employer-provided health schemes critical as demand surges, says ABI report
A new ABI report reveals that 75% of those using health services via insurance in 2022 did so through employer-provided schemes, highlighting the critical role of workplace health benefits.
Tata criticised for ‘insulting’ offers amid UK steel production cuts
Negotiations between Tata Steel and trade unions have collapsed over plans to cut production, with Unite condemning the company's offers as 'insulting' and calling for a halt in actions until a potential change in government.
Chinese state accused of hacking UK Ministry of Defence personnel system
The UK Ministry of Defence has been hit by a cyberattack, allegedly by the Chinese state, compromising personal data of service personnel. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will outline protective measures in response to the breach.
Labour denies claims of diluting workers’ rights in its New Deal
Labour has denied reports that it intends to dilute its New Deal for Working People, despite facing business pressures.
Economic confidence of business leaders continues to edge up in April
However, the index of business leader optimism for the future of their own organisation declined to +38 in April, down from +42 in March, and net revenue expectations declined from +44 to +40.
Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats tighten procedures to ensure legal working rights
This commitment follows productive discussions with Michael Tomlinson, the Minister for Countering Illegal Migration, and Kevin Hollinrake, the Minister for Business and Trade, at the Home Office.
UK sees significant drop in student visa dependants following new government measures
Recent UK government measures have led to an 80% decrease in dependants on student visas and a significant drop in application.
UK’s most in-demand careers for 2024 unveiled in new study
A new study reveals the top careers in the UK for 2024, with Data Analysts leading the demand.
UK job market struggles as vacancies drop and unemployment rises
The UK job market sees a significant downturn with a continual drop in vacancies and a rise in unemployment.
Generative AI reshapes workforce needs, says NTUC LearningHub report
A new report by NTUC LearningHub reveals that 87% of business leaders are integrating Generative AI technologies, highlighting a critical need for GenAI skills such as data analytics and digital marketing.
