Lemongrass wins ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work’ award for second year running
Abi Best said: “This recognition reinforces that we're on the right path, and we’re more motivated than ever to keep building a workplace where people truly thrive.”
EDF ranked top 10 in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
EDF Customers scored among the highest for engagement in the 2,000+ employee group.
University of Aberdeen launches toolkit to help thyroid sufferers stay in work
The toolkit gives advice for employees and employers, aiming to cut down on sick leave and improve wellbeing.
Trade union membership hits record low at 22% in 2024
The number of employees who were union members fell by 38,000 to 6.4 million over the year.
Edinburgh University staff vote for industrial action over £140m cuts and job losses
A ballot by the University and College Union (UCU) saw 84% vote in favour of strike action on a 60% turnout.
Video call fatigue impacts 55% of hybrid workers – Kahoot!
28% of workers said they are now less tolerant of interruptions from children or pets during calls, and 50% objected to people eating or drinking on calls.
Money worries affect job performance for over a quarter of Scottish workers – CIPD
Workers pointed to lost sleep, poor concentration, and difficulty making decisions at work as some of the ways money worries affected their job performance.
Association for Project Management achieves ‘Carer Confident Level 2’ benchmark
The recognition highlights how APM supports staff with caring responsibilities and has embedded carer-friendly policies in its culture.
Grangemouth refinery workers begin retraining in transition towards cleaner energy
So far, 184 out of 300 workers have taken up retraining, with most of the rest signed up to start.
Majority of UK workers reject full-time office return, study finds
42% of workers said they would comply with a five-day return-to-office (RTO) rule, down from 54% in early 2022.
Vertu Masters Awards names Darlington colleague ‘Valeter of the Year’
Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu, said: "Duncan's dedication and professionalism reflect the very best of what we stand for at Vertu."
UNISON urges direct NHS pay talks as Scottish staff secure higher wages
Staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are still waiting for their pay rise, seven weeks after it was due.
