Barclays introduces minimum three-day office requirement
The bank’s minimum time in office requirements differ between business areas based on the nature of work and business needs.
Union targets industry water conference as campaign against Veolia escalates
Unite members working in Sheffield have been on continuous strike for months in order to get their union recognised for collective bargaining.
Two in five LGBTQ+ employees still feel the need to hide their identity at work, research finds
More than one in four (26%) LGBTQ+ people experienced verbally abusive conduct from customers or clients because of their identity.
Employer confidence down after Budget but rebounded by year-end, survey finds
The survey found UK economy's perception improved by three points to a net balance of -25 compared to -28 in the three months to October.
Unite files ethical trading complaint against Bakkavor as dispute escalates
Unite has made a complaint to the ETI which ensures compliance with international labour standards in the global supply chains of companies.
Employment prospects for neurodiverse people set to be boosted with launch of new expert panel
The panel will develop recommendations for ministers this summer, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
Resident doctors in England vote to go into dispute over lack of progress on reforms to overtime and safe-working systems
The BMA resident doctors committee has voted to go into dispute over a lack of progress to non-payment elements of the 2024 pay deal.
AI investment, political shifts, and falling interest rates make 2025 a pivotal year for UK finance sector, report finds
Increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates makes 2025 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
‘Employers must not be allowed to play fast and loose with workers’ pensions’, warns Unite
Following the government's recently announced plans to allow companies to invest surpluses from DB schemes, Unite has warned them.
73% of employers concerned about financial stress impacting working parents’, research finds
REBA and WEALTH at work found financial stress is a significant factor affecting the mental wellbeing of working parents.
Average British employee works 215 hours overtime per year – HiBob
More than two in five (42%) workers do not receive any additional compensation for overtime worked.
Employee wellbeing overtook all other concerns for HR leaders in 2024, research finds
Hybrid working models, balancing flexibility with social interaction, were identified as the most effective for mental health.
