RCN campaigns for significant nursing pay reform
RCN pushes for nursing pay structure reform, highlighting undervaluation and workforce crisis, aiming for significant changes since Agenda for Change.
PIB Employee Benefits acquires YouatWork
PIB Employee Benefits, part of PIB Group, has acquired YouatWork, a leader in benefits technology.
NUS Scotland condemns unfair treatment of apprentices
NUS Scotland and the National Society of Apprentices are highlighting the challenges faced by apprentices in Scotland, following a significant delay in the rollout of Modern Apprenticeships due to budget approval setbacks.
Parcelforce drivers sue Royal Mail for workers’ rights
Parcelforce drivers, classified as self-employed, take legal action against Royal Mail, claiming they deserve workers' rights and compensation.
Hybrid working linked to fewer promotions and pay rises, with men more affected
According to the University of Warsaw researchers, employees working entirely from home are 11% less likely to be promoted and 9% less likely to receive a pay rise compared to those who work full-time in an office.
NHS consultants in England accept new pay deal, ending dispute
NHS consultants in England have concluded their dispute with the government by endorsing a new pay deal, promising significant pay rises for the 2023-24 financial year.
Virgin Media O2 introduces paid carer’s leave, exceeding new legal requirements
This initiative allows staff to take this leave in full or as ten half days, specifically designed to support employees with caring responsibilities.
Savills UK advances in gender and ethnicity pay gap reduction for 2023
The mean gender hourly pay gap decreased to 20.11% from 23.94% in 2022, and the median gender hourly pay gap was reduced to 17.59% from 21.76%.
New carer’s leave law welcomed by Usdaw, calls for it to be paid
UNISON condemns the government's delay in delivering NHS staff's annual pay rise, stressing the urgent need for a timely and fair wage increase to support healthcare workers and ensure quality patient care.
NHS staff pay rise overdue amid cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON
UNISON condemns the government's delay in delivering NHS staff's annual pay rise, stressing the urgent need for a timely and fair wage increase to support healthcare workers and ensure quality patient care.
Edenred’s Reward Gateway drives growth in HR technology sector
Edenred's acquisition of Reward Gateway boosts its Benefits & Engagement business line's revenue by 25.7%, enhancing its position in the HR technology sector.
38% of UK workers hesitant to request pay rises, finds survey
A survey reveals 38% of UK employees avoid asking for salary increases, highlighting April as a key month for negotiation due to financial year changes.
