Nearly half the employees now view their job as “just about the money”, says CIPD
The professional body for HR and people development found that in 2024, 47% of employees viewed their job in transactional terms, compared to 38% in 2019.
Cheerios factory closure proposal puts 300 jobs at risk, says GMB
Despite the Bromborough factory being profitable, the company plans to close the site and move production to its site in Staverton, Wiltshire according to the union.
New legal recruitment agency launched
Lets Recruit, which has branches in South Shields, Gosforth and Derby, will operate nationally and will be headed up by Sam Bailey (pictured).
Unite members celebrate six-figure pay deal with American Airlines
The pay deal, negotiated by Unite, will see safety critical aircraft engineers get a new three year settlement with pay reaching £108,000 by 2027.
Staff protest outside BMA office as pay row escalates
The protest, organised by GMB Union, was sparked by the BMA’s decision to insource its employment and support staff advisors, and treat them as day one employees.
TfL enforcement officers intensify strike action
The workers, who deal with violence and aggression across the TfL network to keep the passengers and staff safe, are paid thousands less than their counterparts on the London Underground.
Legal professionals with children face higher stress levels than those in other industries, report finds
The report, by Bright Horizons, found that over a third (36%) of legal sector parents reported the highest stress levels—significantly higher than the 29% recorded across the wider MFI population.
Worker confidence decline a stabilisation, not a crisis – Robert Half
The latest iteration of its Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) revealed that the JCI had fallen to its lowest level since Q1 2023.
Santander to close 95 branches, putting 750 jobs at risk
The bank is consulting with unions and has pledged to provide support to affected staff.
Pharmacies to limit services as employment costs rise
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has advised its 6000 member pharmacies in England to start the process of reducing opening hours and services from 1st April.
Devon County Council agrees new terms in car allowance dispute
Following negotiations with GMB, the local authority has agreed to new terms and conditions for workers.
Government introduces employment measures to support those living with long-term illness
This comes as one in eight young people are not currently in work, education or training.
