Majority of over 55s retire before reaching State Pension Age, survey finds
A significant number of individuals over 55 are retiring before the State Pension Age, potentially stressing their financial plans due to early pension withdrawals.
Round Table – Cardiff HR professionals discuss the potential of compassionate leadership
HR leaders in Cardiff explore the benefits and challenges of compassionate leadership, emphasising its crucial role in fostering a supportive and productive workplace.
GMB Union files legal action against Amazon for anti-union practices
The GMB Union has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, accusing the company of coercing employees to renounce their union memberships.
Education workers in Northern Ireland poised for strike action over unresolved pay disputes
GMB members in Northern Ireland are set to strike over unresolved pay and grading disputes, citing government inaction as morale hits a new low.
Gen Z office attendance rises as businesses enhance perks, reveals Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index
Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index reports a 10% increase in Gen Z office attendance as companies introduce enticing perks to boost in-office presence.
John Lewis unveils job interview questions online to streamline hiring process
John Lewis has made its job interview questions publicly available online to enhance transparency and attract a diverse pool of talented candidates.
Cifas data reveals rise in new recruits committing dishonest acts against employers
Cifas reports a surge in dishonest conduct among employees with less than a year of service, as financial pressures mount.
UK employers face major challenges in retaining talent and meeting pay expectations, survey finds
A Ciphr survey of 300 UK HR decision-makers highlights retention, salary expectations, and work-life balance as major challenges for 2024.
Nearly half of UK workers unaware of pension investments, finds new study
New research from WEALTH at work reveals a significant gap in pension awareness among UK workers, with 49% unclear about their pension investments and many not knowing their pensions are invested at all.
Surge in entry-level staff turnover due to pay dissatisfaction, ISE finds
The ISE survey reveals an increase in graduates and apprentices leaving jobs for better pay, a reflection of the cost-of-living crisis's impact on employee retention.
Upcoming UK election sways over half of aspiring entrepreneurs
The uncertainty of the upcoming general election is affecting over half of potential UK entrepreneurs, causing them to reconsider or delay starting new businesses due to concerns over political and economic instability.
Report suggests raising auto-enrolment pension contributions to 12%
A new report by Phoenix Group and WPI Economics suggests that raising the minimum auto-enrolment pension contribution from 8% to 12% could boost annual UK pension contributions by £10 billion.
