Natural History Museum, V&A outsourced staff to strike in pay dispute
Outsourced security guards employed by Wilson James have voted to take strike action in a continued dispute over pay.
Majority of employers anticipate lower pay rises in 2025, IDR poll reveals
80% of employers anticipate awarding lower pay increases in 2025 compared to 2024, according to IDR's latest poll.
WH Smith exploring “strategic options” including sale of high street retail arm
The high street arm of WH Smith comprises approximately 5,000 of its 14,000 overall employees.
Phoebus achieves 69% carbon footprint reduction through employee training initiatives
Phoebus credited much of its success to its strategic focus on training and workforce engagement.
Agenda for Change staff to receive pay advance from April 2025 to meet new living wage rates
Starting 1st April 2025, employees in Agenda for Change pay bands 1 will receive an advance on the 2025/26 pay award.
Former John Lewis chair to lead ‘Keep Britain Working’ review
The review follows the launch of the Get Britain Working White Paper, and will be one part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
Altrad Sellafield strikes off as workers celebrate pay win
Long-running strikes by Altrad Services workers producing steam for Sellafield have been called off following an improved pay offer.
Hybrid workers in office 1–2 days a week report lowest wellbeing, with only 50% positive, study finds
The study found that workers who attend the office one or two days per week were the least likely to self-report 'great' or 'good' wellbeing.
31% of employees don’t feel treated fairly, new data finds
A recent statistic from People Insight highlighted 31% of employees believe their company doesn’t treat everyone fairly or equally.
WPC launches inquiry to refocus Jobcentres on personalised employment support
The inquiry is the first in a series scrutinising proposals in the Government’s 'Get Britain Working' white-paper.
HMRC to recruit 5,000 tax inspectors in £6.5bn compliance push
HMRC is set to recruit 5,000 additional tax inspectors as part of a compliance drive aimed at narrowing the tax gap.
Princes chairman warns of job risks if Unite strike action continues
Princes chairman Angelo Mastrolia criticises Unite’s stance in a pay dispute, warning strikes could lead to job losses and production shifts abroad.
