Childcare costs force UK parents to cut work hours
Phoenix Group study reveals 25% of parents with young children reduce working hours due to childcare expenses.
71% of HR professionals report lack of adequate training, survey reveals
A survey finds 71% of HR professionals feel undertrained, highlighting challenges such as increased responsibilities, the importance of neurodiversity understanding, and the impact of hybrid work patterns on team management.
Top 10 UK jobs outpace inflation with significant wage increases
A study by Ciphr reveals significant wage increases in certain UK jobs, outpacing inflation rates amid the cost of living crisis, with roles like publicans and web designers seeing notable pay growth.
Employees would trade lower salary for better benefits
A MetLife UK survey indicates 40% of UK employees prioritise better benefits over higher pay, emphasising the value of financial protection, flexible work arrangements, and health support services.
Wirral bakery fined £400k after employee suffers life-changing injury
Baker & Baker Products is fined £400,000 after an accident on their Wirral premises led to an employee's leg amputation, highlighting critical safety oversights.
UK job market shows signs of stability with marginal changes in vacancies
Adzuna's UK Job Market Report indicates a slight decrease in job vacancies in February, signaling potential market stabilisation, despite an overall annual downturn. Salary transparency improves, with sector-specific growth and challenges highlighting a competitive employment landscape.
Uniqlo UK boosts entry-level wages by 7% and introduces enhanced parental leave benefits
Uniqlo UK announces a 7% wage increase for entry-level employees and enhanced parental leave benefits, reinforcing its commitment to becoming an employer of choice and attracting young talent.
State of real estate experience 2024 report highlights workspace quality challenges
The 2024 State of REX report by HqO highlights challenges in workspace quality, with a focus on the importance of high-quality, sustainable office spaces to boost productivity and employee engagement.
UK workers seek more employer support in pension planning
My Pension Expert's survey reveals that less than half of UK workers believe their financial wellbeing is a priority for their employers, spotlighting a call for enhanced support in pension planning and contributions.
Office workers prefer limited days in office amid privacy concerns
A survey by BW: Workplace Experts finds UK office workers prefer a hybrid model, with 2.25 ideal office days. Privacy concerns challenge current open-plan designs, highlighting a need for workspace evolution.
Sainsbury’s Birmingham and Essex lorry strikes off as Unite secures driver win
Strikes by around 500 Sainsbury’s lorry drivers based in Essex and Birmingham will not go ahead after an improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK’s leading union.
UK workers demand pay rises amid rising burnout and low morale
A survey by Reward Gateway reveals 63% of UK workers seek pay rises amid the cost-of-living crisis, with high levels of burnout and low morale underscoring the need for comprehensive employer support.
