Employers must lead the way in AI ethically, says CIPD
Employers and HR teams must establish clear policies to ensure AI is used ethically and responsibly in the workplace.
‘Micro-retirement’ could boost long-term pension savings, says Standard Life
Standard Life’s Retirement Voice 2024 study found that many Brits hoped to retire by age 62.
INTERVIEW: The Domestic Abuse Safe Leave Bill and its workplace implications
Helen Watson discusses the Domestic Abuse Safe Leave Bill – its key proposals, implications for employers, and practical steps organisations can take to comply.
Unite warns of AI risk, calls for worker protections
Unite has warned that AI systems are leading to increased surveillance and creating significant risks for workers.
UK businesses must address weather risks, says Skillcast
Employers are legally required to conduct risk assessments, with the UK experiencing yellow and amber alerts for snow, ice, and rain.
Global talent shortage to reach 85.2 million by 2030, research finds
Sarah Dennis at Towergate Employee Benefits, said: “Finding and securing the top levels of expertise and experience from around the world is becoming harder than ever."
Office space leads commercial real estate demand surge, research finds
Rangewell's recent research found that office space is currently the most sought-after corner of commercial real estate.
60% of workforce needs upskilling by 2030, says World Economic Forum
Broadening digital access was identified as the most transformative trend, with 60% of businesses expecting it to reshape their operations.
Sainsbury’s to raise staff salary 5% by August 2025
Sainsbury’s will increase the total salary for a full-time employee outside London from £22,882 to £24,026 by August 2025.
Irish Government decision could leave migrant care assistants below minimum wage
Most migrant HCAs on general employment permits have fallen below the new national minimum wage which came into effect on 1st January.
‘Brain drain’ for rural areas as London boasts England’s highest graduate retention, research finds
London was the only region in the UK where graduates were more likely to stay than non-graduate residents.
Santander account lock impacts charity staff wage payments
Following an unexpected account lock by Santander, Paper Cup Project was prevented from settling bills and paying staff.
