Employer NI hike threatens teachers’ pensions – Hymans Robertson
The rise in employer NIC from 13.8% to 15% will threaten independent schools' ability to provide TPS and STPS pensions for teachers.
40 to 65-year-olds view green jobs riskier than traditional jobs – Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group has found workers aged 40-65-years-old view ‘green jobs’ as riskier than ‘traditional’ jobs.
Midlife caregiving widens gender pay gap – Hargreaves Lansdown
Sarah Coles explains how the gender pay gap reflects deeper systemic issues that emerge as women progress through their careers.
Zurich finds half of adults forced to hide neurodiversity, introduces support initiatives
Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.
Employment up for low income families, research finds
Employment rates among mothers in low-to-middle income families increased most sharply – from 46% in 1996-97 to 58% by 2022-23.
20 years to close the gender pension gap without decisive action, research finds
The current average gap in pension savings at retirement showed women trailing men by about £100,000.
Gen X apprehensive about pensions -Standard Life
Gen X were more negative about their retirement prospects, with 54% worried their finances would not last, compared with 31% of older Baby Boomers.
73% of over-50s feel overlooked by employers, research finds
59% of professionals over 50 in the UK believed their age prevented them from being considered for training or upskilling opportunities.
One in four pregnancies end in loss, yet most UK workplaces offer no support – Dr Amy Pressland
Around 70% of women reported that managing their periods at work made their jobs more difficult, while 64% of menopausal women faced similar struggles.
UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% – ONS
Payrolled employees fell by 5,000 in October 2024 on the month but increased by 95,000 (0.3%) over the year, reaching 30.4 million.
Hybrid workers spend more time on wellbeing – ONS
Saving an average of 56 minutes per day by not commuting, those working from home on a given day spent an average of 24 minutes more on sleep and rest.
Aegon reveals intention to launch pensions dashboard
This followed the FCA's recent publication on the regulatory framework for pensions dashboard service firms.
