31% of employees dislike team-building activities, survey finds
The survey conducted by Acas revealed that 20% of employees were not fond of regular social events after working hours.
Warp Snacks opts for EV salary sacrifice scheme with Fleet Alliance
The salary sacrifice scheme, introduced in January as part of Warp Snacks’ People and Planet goals, is available to approximately 130 eligible staff.
Half of UK pension savers prefer domestic investments, PLSA finds
Of these, 37% would choose UK investments provided returns are comparable, while 16% would still favour them even with lower returns.
Secondary school teacher recruitment nearly 40% below target, report finds
The Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 warned that under-recruitment is likely to continue into 2025/26, raising concerns.
Astor Media enters automotive and leasing sector with major acquisition
The acquisition includes Business Motoring, Business Vans, Motor Trade News, Leasing Broker News, their associated events.
Roadchef earns 3-star status as world-class employer in 2025
The company earned this top accreditation after progressing from a 1-star rating in 2021 to 2-star in 2024.
Teachers’ pension contributions set to increase from April 2025
Teachers earning below £34,873 will continue to pay a contribution rate of 7.4%.
Union criticises Government decision to cut NHS jobs
Unite, along with other healthcare trade unions, was not briefed, consulted or involved in the decision by the health secretary or other Government officials.
Around half of workers are confident they will be able to quit their job at 70, research finds
Research from Phoenix Insights found around one in three 65 year olds are classified as retired, thirty years ago this was closer to three in four (73%).
Government must reform “Thatcher-era” industrial relations to deliver on promises – IPPR
A new report from the IPPR recommended that the Government establish such collective agreements for house-building, childcare, and rail workers.
Coventry Building Society named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces
It improved its ranking to 13th out of 50 super-large organisations, making it the highest-ranked super-large organisation based in the Midlands.
One in seven NHS staff experience physical violence from patients, survey finds
NHS staff survey revealed attacks on staff have increased since 2023 (13.88%) – though numbers are below the record levels seen between 2020 to 2022.
