First Bus Hampshire suspends strike as workers vote on new pay offer
Over 140 drivers and supervisors at First Bus in Hampshire were to take further strike action and March.
One in five employees require longer leave after bereavement – MetLife
The study revealed that 55% took up to eight weeks to feel normal at work.
NHS Trust tests ‘OWEN’ model for staff bereavement support
Developed by Jules Lewis and Jules Lock at SaTH, the study focuses on the Openness, Wellbeing, Empathy and New Beginnings (OWEN) model.
University of Edinburgh plans to reduce staff as part of strategy to address financial deficit
The move reflects growing financial pressures across the UK’s higher education sector.
National Police Staff Awards launches during Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition
The Week of Celebration and Recognition aims to celebrate individuals that have gone above and beyond in their roles supporting everyday policing work.
Majority of women over 45 in Scotland have not negotiated salaries in five years, survey finds
Research from Florence Rolland found that in Wales, 68% of women aged 35 to 44 avoided negotiating to avoid being seen as difficult.
West Lancashire Councillors vote to save leisure centres, secure 70 jobs
Councillors in West Lancashire this week voted to save the Park Pool in Ormskirk and Nye Bevan in Skelmersdale.
Derby Premier Inn faces protests over sacking of worker
Unite said Toal was sacked because she was a vocal trade union member.
Fareham Kelvion workers face 150 job losses due to offshoring decision, Unite warns
The workers manufacture heat exchangers and dry coolers for multiple industries, such as supermarkets and power stations.
UK staff worked £31bn in unpaid overtime in 2024, TUC reveals
3.8 million people worked unpaid overtime in 2024, averaging 7.2 extra hours weekly.
Office dogs improve employee wellbeing, research finds
Research cited by BizSpace suggested that the presence of dogs in the office can enhance employee morale.
French MPs and unions write to Veolia over Sheffield dispute
They expressed concerns about the situation in Sheffield.
