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.
Morrisons to cut over 200 jobs in retail people team amid cost-cutting drive
Morrisons is restructuring its retail people team, placing over 200 roles at risk of redundancy as part of its cost-cutting measures.
40% workers expect a return to full-time office post-pandemic, survey shows
Workers anticipate a shift back to full-time office attendance showing 40% expecting a return to the pre-pandemic 5-day office weeks.
Almost 70% employers expect rapid retreat from DEI projects, survey reveals
A survey revealed employers expect the rapid retreat from DEI projects in the United States to have an impact on the British workplaces
Financial well-being is growing in working population, report reveals
Over two thirds (69%) of workers saying they feel financially resilient, up from 65% in 2023, according to new data from LV=.
TUC and Usdaw urge retailers to end use of “freelance” staff
The TUC and Usdaw call on major retailers to stop using self-employed “freelance” staff, citing the undermining of workers’ rights.
