South West health workers secure lump sum after strikes
Following strikes, South West health workers in Wiltshire and North Devon secure a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus, with UNISON calling for equal treatment for all health workers.
Business leaders predict AI to necessitate new workforce skills, says World Employment Confederation report
Recent research by the World Employment Confederation uncovers concerns among business leaders about upskilling employees in the face of AI advancements.
Bright Network survey reveals students’ use of Generative AI in job applications
A Bright Network survey reveals that over half of students are using generative AI to aid their job applications.
Ministry of Justice considers legal changes to encourage organisational apologies
The Ministry of Justice, alongside Lord Bellamy KC, has initiated a consultation aimed at updating legal frameworks to facilitate apologies from organisations to individuals they've wronged, particularly spotlighting child sexual abuse cases.
Widespread sexual harassment reported by NHS staff
UNISON's recent survey uncovers disturbing levels of sexual harassment within the NHS, with staff reporting incidents of assault, unwanted advances, and exposure to inappropriate content.
Hybrid working linked to fewer promotions and pay rises, with men more affected
According to the University of Warsaw researchers, employees working entirely from home are 11% less likely to be promoted and 9% less likely to receive a pay rise compared to those who work full-time in an office.
Virgin Media O2 introduces paid carer’s leave, exceeding new legal requirements
This initiative allows staff to take this leave in full or as ten half days, specifically designed to support employees with caring responsibilities.
Savills UK advances in gender and ethnicity pay gap reduction for 2023
The mean gender hourly pay gap decreased to 20.11% from 23.94% in 2022, and the median gender hourly pay gap was reduced to 17.59% from 21.76%.
House of HR reports 8.1% revenue growth in 2023 despite challenging market conditions
House of HR, a leading Belgian staffing firm and the seventh-largest in Europe, announced a like-for-like revenue growth of 8.1% for the full year 2023, reaching a total of €3.39bn.
Goldman Sachs reports 54% gender pay gap in the UK, highest since 2017
Goldman Sachs has disclosed a gender pay gap of 54% among its UK staff, marking the widest disparity since records began in 2017.
Lodders enhances management board with new people and culture director
Lodders has appointed Grace Walton as its new people and culture director, aiming to enhance the firm's strategic and operational HR function.
Arriva Northumbria strike action suspended pending new offer ballot
Strikes planned by Unite members at Arriva Northumbria for the week starting Sunday, 7 April 2024, have been put on hold as the employer presents a new offer.
