Scottish resident doctors back pay deal in consultative vote
The online vote saw 97.1% of those participating support the deal, with a turnout of 62.4% (3,328 voters).
49% of employees ready to quit jobs over lack of skills training – Arden University
64% of employees thought having up-to-date digital, technical or artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills gave them a distinct advantage.
94% of learners say personalisation is important in training, research finds
Research from Insights Learning and Development with the ATD found 94% of learners said personalisation is important and 64% saying it is extremely important.
Unite calls on Government to ensure NHS pay stays above minimum wage
The union said the current lack of a pay deal meant the lowest paid NHS workers needed an emergency pay rise just to stay above the legal minimum.
Zopa UK and Kyndryl among UK’s 2025 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
Other companies that made the list included: HLB International, Viewber, Kevel, Databricks, APCO, Starwood Hotels, Virgin Air, Flo Health, Cielo and Ryan Specialty.
Government and RCN agree package to boost graduate nurse pay and progression
New measures will include: prioritising increasing graduate pay, reviewing band 5 nurse roles and pay bands, and establishing a single national nursing preceptorship.
TISA urges FCA to ensure consistent pension transfer rules
TISA urged the FCA to work with the DWP to make sure proposed pension transfer changes are consistent and tested with consumers before final rules are set.
‘Tinder leave’ could be the new workplace norm, says expert
Lauren Mastroni said: "When managed properly, love-life benefits show a company recognises employees as whole people and that a supported life leads to a more engaged worker."
Scotland and Wales lead in confidence to work into later life, research finds
In Scotland, 83% said they were sure they could do their job at 60, according to Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement’s research.
Industry professionals divided over pensions Value For Money framework, survey finds
When asked if they were confident the new VFM framework would improve outcomes for members, 5% of respondents said they were very confident and 52% fairly confident.
Chronic condition benefits usage up 142% in 2025 – Healix Health
Usage was higher among women, who made up 61% of claims, with 20% coming from people aged 30 to 39.
Bupa to train 900 employees as part of apprenticeship scheme
The 900 new apprenticeships are spread across three academies, with 300 people to train each year.
