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Aldi confirms pay rise for all store staff and extends paid breaks
From 1st March 2026, store assistants nationally will see starting pay rise to £13.35 per hour, with colleagues inside the M25 receiving £14.71 per hour.
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Reimagining the ‘hierarchy’ of business travel options can create a better employee experience
Ryan Bushell explains how flexible, data-driven business travel policies can boost employee satisfaction while cutting costs and emissions.
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Over two million workers to earn over £100,000 in 2026/27 – Rathbones
The data highlighted that around 6% of the UK’s 34 million workforce will be earning above £100,000 next year.
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DB pension transfer compensation hits record low in 2025 – Broadstone
Compensation fell from around -£16,000 in early 2025 to -£41,000 by early 2026.
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Each Person appoints Chris Last as operations director
Last joins Each Person with a remit to support growth and ensure that benefits deliver greater value for employees.
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Millennials most likely to link work to confidence and sense of purpose, survey finds
The survey from Cirencester Friendly found that 85% of workers said being unable to work due to illness or injury would affect their personal confidence.
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Employers face £21.6bn sickness bill as workplace wellbeing priorities shift, study finds
HCML said employers have an increasingly important role to play in supporting employee health.
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Tech roles dominate pay rankings as salary gaps widen – Totaljobs
Analysis from Totaljobs of more than 21.6 million job adverts found that median advertised pay has risen 7.5% year-on-year to just over £33,500.
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Side hustle searches jump 90% as UK workers look to boost incomes, research reveals
CV-Library revealed that searches for “best side hustle 2026” are up 90% since the start of January.
Education & Training
Abode recognised as a Great Place to Work across UK, Ireland and South Africa
Abode has been certified as a Great Place to Work in three regions, reflecting its long-standing focus on workplace culture, inclusivity and employee wellbeing.
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Majority of European workers plan to move jobs in 2026, research reveals
According to MyPerfectCV, 37% of workers wanted to reduce stress, while 34% said they are focused on achieving a better work–life balance.
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London ranks second globally for matcha latte culture in Savills index
Tokyo, London and Seoul head Savills Matcha Index, and indicate which cities are the most ‘liveable’ for tech workers.