Disrupted work patterns lead to lower pension savings, DWP finds
The report showed that women, especially from ethnic minorities and those who report being disabled, are more likely to have lower private pension savings.
Only one in five entry-level job listings on LinkedIn disclose salary, data finds
Analysis from Careerminds UK found sales and commercial roles were the most open about pay.
UK employers prioritise cost management over growth, CIPD finds
The proportion planning to recruit in the next three months rose slightly to 63%, mainly due to stronger hiring intentions in the public sector.
People from working class backgrounds more likely to have low wellbeing, data finds
Research from the Sutton Trust, supported by Co-op, found those who move into higher status jobs are much happier than those who stay in lower socio-economic groups as adults.
91% of hospitality staff say tech is improving work-life balance, data finds
The Access Hospitality survey found that 27% of staff said AI has made their role much easier and over half (52%) view AI as a helpful tool for their job.
Staff start strikes at Heriot-Watt University over job cuts and programme closure
The Union said they are open to talks with management to solve the dispute, but want a firm commitment to rule out compulsory redundancies.
Movera launches Mental Health Ambassador network to boost colleague wellbeing
The programme brings together 25 volunteer ambassadors from both hybrid and remote teams.
Young workers eight times more likely to report poor mental health at work – MFHA
More than one in four said they didn’t feel safe enough to speak up or ask for help, and almost one in three (31%) had considered leaving their job as a result.
Bupa and YuLife launch cash plan to improve workplace health
The plan gives employees access to digital tools and healthcare support, allowing them to claim back costs for everyday healthcare.
Employers warned over rise of “football sickies” during 2026 World Cup
Research from YouGov found that among Britons planning to follow the tournament, 26% said they would stay up past 11pm to watch matches live.
AI skills now shape pay rises and promotions for UK workers, data reveals
The study from HiBob found that 63% of firms link AI skills to promotion decisions, 61% to performance ratings, and 31% to pay.
Retailers shift focus to cost control over employee experience, survey finds
The WorkJam survey showed 37% of retail professionals focused on cost control and only 5% kept employee experience as a priority.
