UK employees call for increased corporate sustainability, Zest research shows
Employees across the UK, led by the younger generation, urge companies to step up sustainability, with Zest's research highlighting the demand for green benefits.
UK industries see significant wage increases; textiles and clothing manufacturing leads
Textiles, leather, and clothing manufacturing tops UK wage increase chart, with significant gains noted across multiple industries.
Chief financial officers increasingly stepping into CEO roles, contributing to talent shortage
CFOs increasingly move into CEO roles in the UK, exacerbating a talent shortage in financial leadership, with strategic and commercial skills in high demand.
UK bus drivers report widespread abuse, impacting mental well-being
A Unite survey finds 82% of UK bus drivers experienced abuse last year, with Unite pushing for stronger legal protections and better safety measures from employers.
Survey highlights inefficiencies in SME recruitment, with Project Brains advocating fractional work
Project Brains' survey finds inefficiencies in SME hiring, with many new employees leaving or underperforming, highlighting a growing preference for fractional work solutions.
UNISON urges Prime Minister to prioritise NHS over targeting the sick
UNISON's Christina McAnea criticises the Prime Minister for neglecting NHS improvements and focusing on punitive welfare reforms against those too ill to work.
High workplace stress could drive UK employees to leave their jobs, study finds
Unum UK's study reveals that high stress levels are a major factor driving UK employees to consider leaving their jobs, highlighting the need for improved workplace mental health support.
Usdaw calls for legislative protection for Northern Ireland’s retail workers
Usdaw urges Northern Ireland's political leaders to legislate protections for retail workers facing increased violence and abuse, similar to laws in Scotland.
Morrisons workers consider strike over pension changes
Morrisons employees may strike in response to pension changes that could leave them £500 worse off annually, amidst broader disputes over working conditions.
Lancashire workers at ELE Advanced Technologies vote for strike over pay dispute
ELE Advanced Technologies workers in Lancashire vote for strike action over pay disputes, challenging the company's wage increase proposals against high inflation.
Study shows 1.4 million UK workers in insecure jobs and private rentals face risks
Research reveals that 1.4 million UK workers face instability from insecure jobs and high rental costs, highlighting the need for legislative reform.
Cornerstone OnDemand introduces new learning solution for mid-sized organisations
Cornerstone OnDemand launches Learning Fundamentals, a new solution designed to streamline learning and development for mid-sized organisations.
