News
Staff and students rally to defend jobs at Working Men’s College
The protest took place outside a governors’ meeting, with union members demanding the college halt plans to cut 19 staff roles just weeks before the new academic year.
Employee Relations
News
TSSA members at Translink to strike over pay during Open Championships
Hundreds of TSSA members will walk out on 18th July and 19th July 2025.
News
Government launches £100m boost to help thousands with disabilities into work
The funding is part of the Government’s broader “Get Britain Working” initiative, which aims to overhaul the employment support system, modernise Jobcentres, and ensure well-paid job opportunities are available across the country.
News
Workers still struggling with living costs – The Work Foundation
One in six workers said they struggled to pay their bills each month, and two in five said they had little money left for savings or holidays.
Politics
Acas welcomes Employment Rights Bill amendments on bereavement leave and NDAs
The new measures include formal bereavement leave entitlements for individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, as well as restrictions on how NDAs can be used in the workplace.
News
71% of employers want clearer information on workplace rehab support – Aviva
79% of employees said they were more likely to stay with an employer who supported them during recovery.
Employee Relations
Employers must act now to prepare for new bereavement leave rules, says expert
Helen Dyke, senior employment solicitor at Harper James, said: "These changes will inevitably create new obligations and challenges for employers."
Employee Relations
Deskilled by design: Driving effective AI adoption in aviation
Charlie Kneen warns that unless these technologies are intentionally embedded into L&D, the industry risks entering a dangerous era of deskilling.
Employee Relations
Survey reveals scale of sexual harassment as UK tightens workplace laws
Six in ten women say they have experienced workplace sexual harassment, with most choosing not to report it.
News
25% of women sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds
Over half (56%) had received sexually offensive jokes and unwanted remarks, 43% had been inappropriately touched.
Compensation & Benefits
Research reveals gaps in health and wellbeing support for overseas employees
The Towergate Employee Benefits research found that only 36% of companies tailored their health and wellbeing offerings depending on the country where employees are located.
News
NDAs to be banned for silencing workers over harassment and discrimination
The new rule will make any confidentiality agreement that tries to block workers from speaking about these issues invalid.