Lamborghini highlights inclusive culture in first Sustainability Report
With more than 70 indicators and a focus on internal culture, the report included a participatory process involving more than 50 employees and 100 cross-functional sessions.
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Shopify CEO calls for reflexive AI use as “baseline expectation,” no headcount growth until options explored
Tobi Lütke said: "AI will totally change Shopify, our work, and the rest of our lives. We're all in on this!"
Quantum Advisory employees become Dementia Friends
Quantum Advisory employees have been given the opportunity to learn more about dementia and how they can better assist clients and colleagues impacted by the condition.
Government plans to drive job growth to meet clean power target by 2030
Ed Miliband said: “To meet our target to reach clean power by 2030, we need a clean power army of engineers, welders and technicians."
Workplace discrimination persists as 84% of mothers face career hurdles – Randstad UK
Victoria Short said: “Organisations that fail to offer genuine, career-friendly flexibility risk losing a critical segment of their workforce.”
51% of employers offer flexible work to tackle sickness absence – REC
The survey found that 48.5% of employers reported reduced productivity due to sickness absences.
Insights launches API to embed personality profiling into workplace platforms
The API allows organisations to integrate the Discovery personality model into their own systems, to boost employee engagement and team performance.
Compensation & Benefits
Marsden Building Society launches ‘Workplace Savings Scheme’
The scheme is only open to employees at businesses with 50 or more staff, with Marsden offering interest rates of up to 3.00% p.a./AER variable.
Grant Thornton sets up EBT to share equity with senior staff
This EBT will hold a chunk of the firm’s equity to reward senior staff below partner grade, with allocations going to employees at manager level and above.
Recruitment & HR
Work-life balance expectations drives staff turnover in events sector – MIA
53% of those surveyed saw an increase in burnout, stress or wellbeing issues in the last year, with high workloads and tight deadlines named as the main reasons.
Motorvate brings students and employers together at Automechanika Birmingham
Doug Elliott said: "Motorvate was a brilliant showcase of how the automotive industry can engage and inspire future talent."
One in 12 employees experienced threats in the workplace in the past year, research reveals
Data revealed that workplace violence was found in all industries examined, from finance to construction to the arts.
Amazon announces £40bn UK investment to create thousands of jobs
The investment includes the construction of four new fulfilment centres, with confirmed sites in Hull, Northampton, and the East Midlands.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Deborah Garlick said: “They are not only supporting their own colleagues – they are helping shape the future of menopause support across the emergency services.”
The Times reveals ‘Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality’
The annual flagship award, led by BITC, celebrates achievements and efforts by companies at the forefront of championing gender equality.
Pearn Kandola launches ‘Psychological Safety Week’ for workplaces
The aim is to help companies understand and put psychological safety into action at work.
Deloitte UK named top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for tenth year
Jackie Henry said: “Deloitte UK's inclusion is an important recognition of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, where everyone can thrive.
Technology
Deputy partners with Predelo to support shift-based businesses
The collaboration aims to transform how shift-based companies manage their employees.
Festina Finance expands cloud pension platform into UK Market
The platform is used for defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC), collective DC and life insurance schemes.
85% of workers believe AI is replacing entry-level jobs, finds HiBob
Ronni Zehavi said: “There is no doubt AI is taking on many routine tasks typically linked to junior roles, but that doesn’t mean those roles are disappearing."
Health & Wellbeing
British Safety Council celebrates winners of International Safety Awards 2025
The awards recognised 789 organisations from 45 countries for their efforts in preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2024.
Lamborghini named Italy’s most attractive automotive employer
The accolade reflects the company’s reputation for providing a workplace culture centred on employee wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance.
Lancaster University to host Work and Health Forum
The event will focus on how employers in the North West can create healthier jobs to tackle worker shortages and support economic growth.
Mental health issues drive employee helpline calls – Zurich Corporate Risk
Anxiety stayed as the top category for the fourth year, responsible for 19% of calls, while low mood accounted for 11%.
Employee Relations
34% of managers fear job loss as worker confidence hits new low – ManpowerGroup
Research found most UK managers (86%) saw economic instability, restructuring and mass layoffs as the biggest threats to their careers.
Uber drivers face more unpaid hours under dynamic pay system, study reveals
The report found that gross hourly pay fell from £22.20 to £19.06, before even counting costs like car hire, fuel, insurance or parking.
The Jersey Employment Forum calls for protection for whistleblowers
The Forum's 75-page report proposes the creation of a standalone Public Interest Disclosure Law, aimed at safeguarding individuals who raise concerns about wrongdoing in the public interest.
Vernon Building Society joins Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Darren Ditchburn said: “Offering a working environment in which they can flourish and being part of the Charter helps us demonstrate our commitment to them."
Global HR
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Deputy appoints Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer
Hale will work with the product, data and platform teams to strengthen technology foundations and develop solutions for shift-based businesses.
infinitSpace to open second Berlin workspace in partnership with PATRIZIA
Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace is expanding in Berlin with a second site, opening in August 2025, in collaboration with global real asset manager PATRIZIA.
Bosnia and Herzegovina tops Europe with 64.7% minimum wage rise in 2025, report reveals
Romania recorded the second-largest increase at 22.78%, moving its minimum wage to €663, followed by Bulgaria at 15.51% (€477), Croatia at 15.48% (€700), and Serbia at 13.79% (€502).