RMT general secretary Michael Lynch announces retirement
RMT general secretary Michael Lynch has announced his retirement at 63, following over three decades of service to the union in various capacities.
Sousou and Ridgeway form RS Global Partners in strategic search partnership
Sousou Partners and Ridgeway Partners have announced a strategic partnership to form RS Global Partners, enhancing their global reach and sector expertise.
Admiral Taverns launches new portal to simplify pub recruitment
Admiral Taverns has launched a new recruitment portal aimed at making it easier for applicants to find and take on pubs across the UK.
Industrial action short of a strike planned at HM Land Registry
PCS members at HM Land Registry will begin industrial action short of a strike from 21st January, protesting over office attendance policies, job classification changes, and use of personal performance data.
Zellis acquires elementsuite to deliver AI-powered HR and payroll solutions
Zellis has announced plans to acquire elementsuite, aiming to integrate AI-powered HR and payroll services for customers in the UK and Ireland.
HR Path acquires IntSys Solutions, bolstering Workday capabilities in Northern Ireland
HR Path has acquired IntSys Solutions, a Northern Ireland-based Workday integration specialist, to strengthen its Workday services and expand its presence in the UK and Ireland.
Santander account lock impacts charity staff wage payments
Following an unexpected account lock by Santander, Paper Cup Project was prevented from settling bills and paying staff.
Government backs businesses with £51.9m to cut emissions and boost growth
The Government has awarded £51.9m to 25 businesses for emissions-reduction projects, supporting the UK’s goal of becoming a clean energy superpower and boosting economic growth.
NEU announces indicative ballot over unfunded teacher pay rise proposal
The NEU will launch an indicative ballot in March to assess members' support for action in response to the Government’s proposed unfunded 2.8% pay rise for teachers in 2025/26.
Whitehall Monitor reveals worsening morale despite slight pay increases for civil servants
New data from the Institute for Government’s Whitehall Monitor highlights a continuing decline in morale among UK civil servants, with dissatisfaction over pay and benefits driving concerns. Despite marginal pay increases in 2023, civil servants have seen real-terms wage cuts over the past decade, leading to recruitment and retention challenges. After years of improving engagement scores, which reflect motivation and attachment to the organisation, morale has dipped significantly since 2021. The latest figures show that engagement scores fell across all departments in 2022, with the Cabinet Office recording a stark 9 percentage point decline. The Department for Education (DfE) saw
Unite lambasts bin lorry firm charging thousands for safety upgrade after Coventry worker’s death
Unite has criticised bin lorry manufacturer Terberg for charging councils thousands for a mandatory safety upgrade it originally promised would be free, following a refuse worker's tragic death in Coventry.
CIPD calls for flexible working as UK faces coldest winter night since 2010
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has urged employers to adopt flexible working measures during the current cold snap to help employees cope with severe weather conditions and travel disruption.
