Women are nearly a third more likely to be on zero-hours contracts than men – TUC
The TUC's findings revealed that, on average, women on zero-hours contracts earn almost £10 less per hour than men who are not on such contracts.
BMA begins legal action over Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians exam
222 were doctors told they had passed the Part 2 Written Examination in September 2023 when they had failed.
Public Investment Fund and Women’s Tennis Association launch maternity fund program
Through the program, players will receive paid maternity leave up to 12 months, and have access to grants for fertility treatments to build families.
Neurodivergent workers continue to face significant barriers to employment, report finds
15% to 20% of adults are neurodivergent, with this number expected to rise as awareness and diagnosis rates increase.
One in seven women feel their gender makes it difficult to succeed at work, Ciphr finds
Female employees, particularly those in management positions, are twice as likely as their male counterparts to perceive their gender as a barrier to career success.
Target Group celebrates gender pay parity among senior team
Across all senior management, Target has increased female representation from 30% in 2020, to 41% today.
Rising tuition fees push Gen Z to STEM degrees with higher earning potential, research finds
In contrast, applications for language courses have declined by 13.06%, reflecting a shift towards degrees with higher financial returns.
Unreliable broadband significantly harms remote work productivity, research finds
Broadband Genie highlighted that poor broadband reliability is a major issue for remote and hybrid workers across the UK.
More than 1,000 G4S cash handlers vote on strike action
Staff were offered 1.4% in some cases, while G4S’s directed competitor Loomis offered workers 4.6% earlier this year.
Ciphr becomes Endometriosis Friendly Employer
Karen Lough said: “At Ciphr, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing."
Employment Rights Bill could lead to job losses and rise in employment tribunal claims, warns CIPD
A survey of more than 2,000 employers found that 79% expect the bill to raise employment costs, with 30% planning to cut jobs through redundancies.
Marks & Spencer makes £95m investment in retail pay offer
This pay increase represents a 5% increase on last year and a 26% increase since 2022.
