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.
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Voodooism ruled a protected belief in harassment case
The claimant alleged that a colleague’s comment about sending him a "voodoo doll with pins in it" was harassment related to race and religion.
Record year for bonus cuts – 45% of professionals will get nothing, survey reveals
The findings have been revealed from global talent solutions business Robert Walters newly launched Salary Survey guide.
Half of bosses say they cannot trust staff without monitoring, study finds
The new study unearthed the views and experiences relating to the ‘workplace surveillance’ of 1,000 employees and 1,000 employers in the UK.
Billingsgate Market cleaning staff to be outsourced, says GMB
According to the union, Mitie Group PLC has a track record of poor pay and conditions, including underpaying workers and withholding pay.
65% of legal professionals harassed on LinkedIn, survey finds
TBD marketing also found that 35% of respondents receive sexual comments sometimes, frequently or very often.
Stellantis announces closure of Luton plant
The workers, who are a part of the Unite union, previously protested against the closure of the plant in December, 2024.
Compensation & Benefits
Wagestream expands ‘Workplace Savings’ to allow external deposits
Wagestream’s savings product, in partnership with Investec, comes with no minimum deposit or fees and is open to all members.
UK nuclear weapons hub creates 1,500 jobs as sector delivers pay boost and economic growth
Newly released Government figures showed that workers in the defence nuclear industry earn an average of £45,500 - 20% higher than the UK average.
Recruitment & HR
SNIPEF backs Construction Leadership Forum’s initiative to tackle skills shortages
Stephanie Lowe said: “It is clear that a more coordinated, cross-sector approach is essential to building the skilled workforce Scotland needs.”
UK job adverts see modest growth in May as labour market shows resilience – REC
Scotland and the South West saw the biggest increase in total job postings, up 9.2% and 4.7% respectively.
Merchant Park development set to deliver over 1,000 jobs
The scheme on Millennium Way at Aycliffe Business Park will create 52,500 square feet of new commercial space and 198 jobs.
Care work and software development among most common full-time jobs, finds Ciphr
Care workers made up the biggest full-time workforce overall, with over 501,400 employees in the year to December 2024.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
University of Wolverhampton DSN makes shortlist at Employee Network Awards
The DSN is up for ‘Outstanding Ability Network of the Year’ at the Employee Network Awards.
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."
Banks boost support for disabled entrepreneurs – UK Finance
Gareth Thomas said: “Today’s report showcases some of the great work of DFCE signatories in supporting disabled entrepreneurs."
Workers from poorer backgrounds face increased disadvantages in top jobs, research reveals
The Queen Mary University of London and IES study found that those from less privileged backgrounds earned less and had worse working conditions than wealthier peers.
Technology
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.
Government cyber security investment to create new jobs across sector
Launched as part of the Government’s 'Plan for Change', the Cyber Growth Action Plan will chart a path for long-term expansion in the UK’s cyber industry.
Coherent strategy and literacy investment key to AI transformation, says Kyndryl VP
Only 5% of businesses are not currently using any form of AI, while 74% either have it fully integrated, or are in the process of doing so.
Health & Wellbeing
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%.
One in three employers see ageing workforce as a business risk – Canada Life
83% of employers said people would need to work longer to support themselves in later life.
One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report
The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.
Employee Relations
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.
Liverpool University staff to strike over enforced increase in on-campus working
Workers will walk out on 20th June and 21st June, which are key open days.
Half of financial services workers expect leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments
Most professionals acknowledged that ESG (69%) and DEI (68%) practices remain increasingly important to attracting and retaining customers.
Global HR
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).
Pandora among ‘Europe’s Best Workplaces’, expands workforce by 40% in four years
The Financial Times ranking highlighted 1,000 top companies across Europe, based on anonymous feedback from current and former employees.
Irish employers lag behind on AI strategy and training, warns CIPD
The 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study revealed that 58% of workplaces have not provided a clear plan on how AI will be used.