Hybrid working damaging for young workers, says IOSH
48% of 18 to 24-year-olds said that remote and hybrid working made it harder to build relationships with colleagues and managers.
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East of England Ambulance Service Trust axes 21 front-line emergency ambulances
The union claimed that patient safety has been put at risk following a decision by EEAST to scale back its contract with Medicare EMS.
Financial services experts take senior TPR positions
Julian Lyne has been appointed interim executive director of market oversight for one year and SV Rangan has been appointed senior adviser.
Government outlines measures to address violence and support NHS staff
The measures are part of a range of recommendations accepted by the Government under the Agenda for Change.
WMCA approves £5.7m funding to tackle youth unemployment
The funding will initially assist up to 1,400 individuals in the West Midlands aged 18 to 24 with health conditions in securing jobs.
DB pension transfer redress falls in Q1, says Broadstone
The quarterly Tracker provided an indicator of the level of compensation due to those who were previously advised to transfer out of their DB pension.
Department of Health and Social Care introduces tech-based training initiative
The training will cover tools like motion sensors, video telecare, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance care quality and ease staff workload.
Compensation & Benefits
People’s Pension returns over £100m to members through savings reward
Patrick Heath-Lay said: “This is an extremely significant moment – a milestone we are very proud of and a great example of what a pension with purpose looks like."
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with grant
Christine Burton, carer support worker at Making Space, said: “We’re so grateful for this support, which helps us protect carers at their most vulnerable.”
Recruitment & HR
Cumbria-wide scheme to help more people with complex needs into work
The Cumbria Connect to Work Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now open for submissions from experienced employment support providers.
Acorn by Synergie secures five-year contract extension with Vale
The deal will see Acorn by Synergie continue to supply staff for Vale’s operations in South Wales.
Disadvantaged young people locked out of financial services careers, study finds
Research from LV= and the Social Mobility Foundation has highlighted the persistent barriers facing young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds when trying to access careers in financial services.
TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Vico Homes appoints strategic director of people and culture
Martyn Shaw, CEO at Vico Homes, said: "Dr Sarah Cooper will play a vital role in shaping what it feels like to be part of Vico Homes.”
Sustainable work key to tackling child poverty in the Highlands, report finds
John Finlayson, said: “Addressing poverty requires a collaborative, cross-sector approach where employment is key to supporting families."
Hercules Academy partners with WSES to bring more Nuneaton residents into work
Paul Blakeman said: “Together, we were delighted to deliver the Level 1 Health and Safety course which all eight participants successfully completed."
TUC warns gender pension gap leaves women £7,600 worse off per year
New analysis revealed the gap in retirement income between men and women now stands at 36.5% – more than double the gender pay gap, currently 13.1%.
Technology
Ciphr Payroll shortlisted for two software awards at CIPP Annual Excellence Awards 2025
The CIPP Annual Excellence Awards will take place on 2nd October 2025.
TUC Cymru calls on Government to support workers facing AI changes
Research found that 60% of people in Wales were concerned about AI affecting their jobs, with job losses and changes to terms and conditions the top worries.
Moray Council sets out digital strategy to boost digital skills and services for staff
Councillor Donald Gatt said: “By using digital tools in smarter ways, we can improve services, support our staff, and make the best use of our resources.”
Health & Wellbeing
A third of employees anxious over lack of first aiders at work, research reveals
The study from St John Ambulance found 29% of employees said there had been times when no one at their workplace was first aid trained.
75% of SME leaders say better personal wellbeing positively impacts business
The American Express Business Barometer survey revealed that over four-fifths (82%) agreed they perform better at work when they are mentally and physically healthy.
Most parents say lack of support makes returning to work difficult, research reveals
The Growth Spurt Return to Work Research Paper found that 73% said they did not get the support they needed, and 26% left their job because of it.
Over a third of workers want digital downtime to stay productive – Twilio
The survey showed nearly half (47%) of workers now prioritised protected time to work without distractions.
Employee Relations
Phased retirement for teachers drops by 51% amid affordability concerns
Wesleyan’s survey found over half (52%) would consider phased retirement, but 43% were put off by worries about affordability.
58% of employees hide skill gaps at work, study reveals
The study from Attensi found that 46% said they had pretended to understand tasks they did not.
42% of Brits expect to retrain or switch careers as longer lives reshape work patterns – Canada Life
The research showed that 24% of Brits had switched industries, 20% had changed professions, 11% had gone back to education to support a career shift.
Plymouth Princess Yachts workers secure 6.5% pay rise after strike ballot
Around 1,200 workers are set to benefit from the deal, which follows pay talks where the company originally offered no increase.
Global HR
Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
Workday targeted in cyber attack but says customer data not affected
The company said the incident formed part of a wider social engineering campaign affecting “many large organisations,” in which attackers posed as HR or IT staff.
Deel launches AI Workforce to support HR and payroll teams
The move comes as industry surveys highlight growing strain on HR teams, with SHRM’s latest Workforce Report finding that more than half of HR professionals believe their teams are understaffed.
Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds
Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.