Majority of disabled doctors face barriers and consider leaving profession – BMA
34% of those surveyed said they had been bullied or harassed about their disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.
Latest
West London receives dedicated funding to support disabled workers
As many as 100,000 people a year are set to receive tailored support nationally as rollout begins of Connect to Work, a new programme dedicated to help those facing some of the greatest barriers to work.
64% of junior workers believe on-site roles deserve higher pay – BSI
The study showed that hybrid work was favoured by 37%, over fully remote or fully site-based roles, chosen by 16% and 27%.
HR Path merges with Eaton Square to expand UK and Ireland consulting and technology capabilities
HR Path has acquired UK- and Ireland-based Eaton Square, enhancing its presence in the region and strengthening its partnerships with platforms including Dayforce, Access, HiBob, Sage, and Microsoft.
Mednet and Smart Works Leeds boost female career development with laptop donations
Emma Greensmith said: “Access to technology is critical for modern career development."
Cost of living pressures drive changes to staff financial wellbeing support, research finds
Two-fifths (40%) of employees believe money worries affected work performance by causing increased stress levels.
SMEs lose £3.4bn annually due to cybersecurity gaps, research reveals
Vodafone Business revealed that individual cyber-attacks cost small businesses £3,398 on average.
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.
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.
Devon County Council launches Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps to boost local employment
The scheme will deliver employer-designed training in construction, HGV driving, EV charger installation, AI and data, and early years education.
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.