TUC raises concerns about adequacy of proposed statutory sick pay
The government is proposing changes to the statutory sick pay that would make all workers eligible for sick pay from the first day of absence.
Fix staff pay to turn NHS around, says Unison
Helga Pile, head of health at Unison, said: “Staff are the bedrock of the NHS and key to turning around its fortunes."
Employers to face a sharp rise in tax bills for low-wage workers in 2025
Employers hiring minimum wage workers will see a significant increase in tax costs in 2025, with research from the Centre for Policy Studies highlighting a 60% rise in employer’s National Insurance contributions compared to 2024.
New year job hunt sees 11% of UK workers actively seeking a change amid economic uncertainty
More than four million UK workers are actively seeking a new job, driven by financial concerns and the search for better work-life balance, according to research by Totaljobs.
Female technology entrepreneurs struggle with recruitment due to gender stereotypes, study finds
Female technology entrepreneurs struggle to attract job applicants due to gender stereotypes, according to research from Mannheim Business School.
92% of small employers concerned about Employment Rights Bill, plan to cut hiring, survey finds
The Bill has raised fears that it will harm recruitment and drive up the Government’s benefits bill.
Single-earner couples facing 33% higher poverty risk since 2000, research finds
Single-earner couples face a 33% higher risk of falling into poverty today compared to 2000, research published by the Resolution Foundation.
Research shows workers punished for ignoring AI recommendations, even when correct
Workers who deviate from AI-driven recommendations, even when making better decisions, face penalties in many organisations, according to new research by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and ESMT Berlin.
Career Development Institute research shows need for improved all-age career guidance in the UK
A new report by the Career Development Institute reveals that while 62% of UK adults believe they would benefit from career guidance, only 15% have received support since finishing education.
371,000 workers underpaid in April, despite rise in minimum wage coverage
An LPC report revealed 371,000 workers were underpaid in April 2024, despite expanded minimum wage coverage. The LPC has urged the Government to strengthen enforcement and confirmed new minimum wage rates for April 2025, with £12.21 set for those aged 21 and over.
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.
