Compensation & Benefits
Analysis reveals long-term real wage decline across UK local authorities
TUC report reveals that real wages in 63% of UK local authorities are lower than in 2008, signifying a historic pay stagnation.
Employee Relations
News
GMB Union files legal action against Amazon for anti-union practices
The GMB Union has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, accusing the company of coercing employees to renounce their union memberships.
News
Education workers in Northern Ireland poised for strike action over unresolved pay disputes
GMB members in Northern Ireland are set to strike over unresolved pay and grading disputes, citing government inaction as morale hits a new low.
News
Gen Z office attendance rises as businesses enhance perks, reveals Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index
Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index reports a 10% increase in Gen Z office attendance as companies introduce enticing perks to boost in-office presence.
Business
Cifas data reveals rise in new recruits committing dishonest acts against employers
Cifas reports a surge in dishonest conduct among employees with less than a year of service, as financial pressures mount.
News
Nearly half of UK workers unaware of pension investments, finds new study
New research from WEALTH at work reveals a significant gap in pension awareness among UK workers, with 49% unclear about their pension investments and many not knowing their pensions are invested at all.
News
Surge in entry-level staff turnover due to pay dissatisfaction, ISE finds
The ISE survey reveals an increase in graduates and apprentices leaving jobs for better pay, a reflection of the cost-of-living crisis's impact on employee retention.
News
Sanctuary Housing offers staff loans amid pay disputes
Sanctuary Housing faces criticism for offering staff loans instead of wage increases amidst ongoing strikes and growing unionisation efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Unite criticises government’s delay of the Fair Tips Act
Unite criticises the government's postponement of the Fair Tips Act to October 2024, highlighting a pattern of delays and urging hospitality workers to actively organize for their rights.
Global HR
Tesla announces workforce reduction amid market pressures
Tesla plans to lay off over 6,000 employees in Texas and California, as it confronts decreasing demand and tighter profit margins in a competitive electric vehicle market.
Employee Relations
Unite achieves union access at HS2 Old Oak Common site
Unite secures a critical union access agreement for HS2 Old Oak Common site after a two-year campaign.
Employee Relations
Heathrow faces significant disruptions as workers strike over outsourcing
Nearly 800 Heathrow workers are set to strike in protest against outsourcing plans that threaten jobs and compromise security, with Unite union pledging strong support for its members.