Lead Story
One in three employers see ageing workforce as a business risk – Canada Life
83% of employers said people would need to work longer to support themselves in later life.
Employee Relations
Health & Wellbeing
77% of young people want mental health support at work – Benenden Health
The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.
Employee Relations
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
Health & Wellbeing
Women working night shifts more likely to have asthma, study reveals
University of Manchester research showed women working night shifts had a higher risk of moderate or severe asthma compared to women working only in the daytime.
Lead Story
Young workers fear poor health will force them out of jobs, survey reveals
The survey by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University found 43% of workers aged 16-24 were worried declining health could push them out of work.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Bagnalls launches female-fit PPE bib and brace to improve workplace safety
The contractor worked with Stronghold to design inclusive workwear after finding that existing PPE did not meet the needs of women in the industry.
News
307 employers earn ERS Silver Award for supporting armed forces staff
The scheme recognised companies that went beyond their armed forces covenant promises, supporting reservists, veterans and military families in the workplace.
Employee Relations
CIPD urges employers to offer flexible working to help staff keep cool in hot weather
Rachel Suff said: “During periods of hot weather employers should take proactive steps to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their staff."
News
Network Rail staff named in Birthday Honours list
Steve Scrimshaw received a CBE and Donna Mitchell has received a British Empire Medal for services to safety for young people.
Lead Story
Wilko staff to get £2m compensation after consultation failure
An employment tribunal ruled Wilko failed to properly consult staff before going into administration in 2023.
Recruitment & HR
Evri grows courier workforce to over 33,000 with 5,000 new roles
Martijn de Lange said: "By expanding our self-employed network further, we remain focused on delivering in service, reliability and quality."
News
Nissan Sunderland staff complete 3,000 volunteer hours
More than 100 causes have been supported over the last year, with every employee at the plant able to take two days a year to volunteer.