Avanti West Coast achieves the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award
Avanti West Coast was recognised for policies and training aimed at building an inclusive and supportive workforce, including sessions for the executive leadership team.
Retail Trust launches campaign to tackle rising shop worker abuse
Retail Trust called on shoppers to show respect to staff, starting with gestures like a hello, thank you or a smile.
Care workers avoid deportation risk after HC-One reverses visa policy
The change follows public and staff concern over the original policy, which had raised the possibility that around 3,000 workers could lose sponsorship.
Environment and conservation emerge as top employee volunteering options, research shows
The Royal Voluntary Service survey found that nearly two-fifths of those offering employee volunteering opportunities directed their efforts toward environmental activity.
Simplyhealth recertifies as a B Corp with higher score
The company, which provides health plans and healthcare services, remains the only UK health plan provider to hold B Corp status.
University of Exeter to launch 15-month degree apprenticeship for nursing associates
The programme is open to all nursing associates in the UK who have an Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)-approved qualification.
Bidvest Noonan launches paid domestic violence policy for 27,000 colleagues
The company has put in place up to five days of paid domestic violence leave for all staff, including those in the UK where there is no statutory entitlement.
Research finds misconceptions driving low take-up of income protection among UK workers
Shepherds Friendly research shows widespread misunderstanding of income protection and the support available if workers fall ill.
Market Financial Solutions expands wellbeing initiatives
Market Financial Solutions has expanded its wellbeing programme after new research showed many adults view financial services as stressful or rigid.
Autumn Budget 2025: What the statement means for the employment landscape
Reeves said these reforms are designed to create fairer opportunities for young people, safeguard pensioners’ incomes, and ensure businesses operate on a level playing field.
Autumn Budget 2025: Missed opportunity to support workforce wellbeing, say experts
Clare Lusted said: “At a time when employers are looking for ways to support their workforces, more supportive measures would have helped them to do so.”
Autumn Budget 2025: Extended tax threshold freeze will pull millions into higher bands, Aegon warns
Steven Cameron, Pensions Director at Aegon, said the decision represents a significant increase in the overall tax burden, despite no rise in headline rates.
