Work-related ill-health and injury cost Britain £14.5bn a year – Health & Safety Executive
Ill-health caused the biggest proportion of total costs at around 67% (£14.5 bn).
Women’s average retirement age up seven years over three decades, research finds
Phoenix Group found the average age of retirement for women in the UK has increased by seven years in the last thirty years.
One in three report increased team stress due to manual payroll – PayFit
New research from PayFit showed demand for automation as payroll teams struggle to adapt to compliance changes and year-end demands.
Ciphr acquires employee benefits platform Avantus
Ciphr Group has moved into the employee benefits business, with the acquisition of Avantus.
5.5 million private renters unable to afford more than 10 weeks off work
Rose St Louis said: “Too many renters today have no form of financial protection in place should they need to take extended time off or away from work."
61% of employees believe AI will increase employment, research finds
71% of employees across the US, UK, Germany, and Australia felt that AI has positively impacted their job.
Workplace pensions set for boost following Mansion House Speech
Employees across the UK are set to benefit from a significant overhaul of workplace pensions.
Employer NI hike threatens teachers’ pensions – Hymans Robertson
The rise in employer NIC from 13.8% to 15% will threaten independent schools' ability to provide TPS and STPS pensions for teachers.
Midlife caregiving widens gender pay gap – Hargreaves Lansdown
Sarah Coles explains how the gender pay gap reflects deeper systemic issues that emerge as women progress through their careers.
Zurich finds half of adults forced to hide neurodiversity, introduces support initiatives
Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.
Employment up for low income families, research finds
Employment rates among mothers in low-to-middle income families increased most sharply – from 46% in 1996-97 to 58% by 2022-23.
20 years to close the gender pension gap without decisive action, research finds
The current average gap in pension savings at retirement showed women trailing men by about £100,000.
