News
Markel launches Domestic Abuse Support Framework for employees
Jo Browning said: "I’m delighted to be rolling out this framework to best support our employees, while raising vital awareness."
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
75% of working mothers say parenthood hurt their careers – Zety
40% of mothers turned down promotions because of childcare, and fewer than one in five returned to full-time work after maternity leave.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
165 employers now offer equal parental leave for dads and partners, report finds
The report from Parenting Out Loud found that, of the 165 employers with EPL, 72 allowed up to six months fully paid paternity leave.
Health & Wellbeing
HRPW partners with Krysalis Consultancy to support clients
Georgia Hall said: “The collaboration will enable us to support individuals with financial advice and assistance, as part of their recovery journey."
News
Lomond and Muse among 2025 Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property
Other firms listed included BUUK Infrastructure, H&MV Engineering, Hilti, L&Q, Places for People and Keon Homes.
Education & Training
Hounslow Youth Council launches recruitment drive for young people
Samia Chaudhary said: “The HYC is a powerful example of what can happen when we listen to young voices and empower them to deliver."
Employee Relations
Benefit Cosmetics named among 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Other large and super large firms listed were Encore, Hilton, Hugo Boss, Savers Health and Beauty, Shake Shack UK and Specsavers.
Employee Relations
Blake Morgan and Suzy Lamplugh Trust partner on workplace safety
The partnership will see a series of online and in-person sessions designed to help employers understand their legal duties around harassment.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Money stress remains top barrier to workplace inclusion – moneyappi
Ray Law said: “Employers who address this gap head-on will help build a fairer, more inclusive workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.”
Recruitment & HR
NHBC launches 30 trainee roles to address house building skills shortage
The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.
Lead Story
City of London Corporation partners with CLF to help 17,000 Londoners into work
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Government refreshes WBC to drive workplace equality and boost women’s pay
New members have been brought in to tackle issues like the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, pay, progression and productivity.