INTERVIEW: Enhancing psychological safety in the workplace
Julian Taylor, director of coaching of Evotix, on balancing performance pressures with psychological safety in today's work environment.
Resolution Foundation pushes for Statutory Sick Pay extension to lowest earners
The system currently provides a lower level of minimum protection to sick workers than most other OECD countries.
Birmingham tops list of UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits
Birmingham has the UK’s highest rate of unemployment benefits claims, at 10,749.64 per 100,000 residents, according to Afforda’s analysis of ONS data. The Isles of Scilly reported the lowest rate, with just 15 claimants recorded.
Experts reveal the most successful industries for British businesses
The Health and Social Care industry has emerged as the UK’s best-performing sector for business growth, expanding by 8.06% since 2022, according to new research by MRPeasy. Real Estate and Education also ranked highly, while Transportation and Storage saw the steepest decline.
Octopus Energy tops list of best companies to work for in the UK
Octopus Energy has been named the UK’s best company to work for in 2024, earning an index score of 87.16 out of 100. The study, conducted by Zensai, highlights the importance of culture, diversity, and employee well-being in creating top workplaces.
New Year, New Job: The UK’s top-paying tech roles in 2024
Solutions architects top the list of UK’s highest-paying tech jobs in 2024, earning £72,600 annually on average, according to a new study by PCInternational. The report highlights booming demand and rising salaries, with the tech sector contributing over £150bn to the economy.
GMB calls for NHS to “do the right thing” and scrap staff parking fees as health workers pay £70.5m in 2023-24
A survey of almost 2,000 GMB members found that 72% of those working in hospital settings had to pay to park at work.
“Smart financial decisions are a lifelong habit” says Moneyfarm’s Chris Rudden
Rudden advised saving and investing 10% to 20% of salary each month, increasing the likelihood of retiring with £1m rather than nothing.
Aegon announce Nick Roy as workplace commercial director
Nick Roy said: "I'm honoured to take on this new role. Leading our workplace business – with an ambitious and customer focused team around me - over the past year has been highly rewarding as we've surpassed so many targets."
Starting ‘side hustles’ and abandoning entrepreneurial dreams – Brits are making sacrifices to boost their chances of becoming homeowners
New research from Nottingham Building Society reveals that 22% of people in the UK, rising to 30% among those under 35, have started a side hustle alongside their existing job to increase their chances of securing a mortgage.
Government targets care for musculoskeletal conditions to reduce economic inactivity – DWP
This funding aims to develop new methods for treating MSK patients faster and supporting their return to work.
Investing in children’s pensions could boost retirement savings – Standard Life
Investing £300 each Christmas into a child’s pension from birth to age 18 could create a pot of £7,390 by age 22.
