Pensions UK welcomes Pension Schemes Bill but warns against investment powers
Zoe Alexander said: “The best way of ensuring good returns for members is for investments to be undertaken on a voluntary, not mandatory basis.”
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Nine in 10 workers unhappy with pay as it does not meet their needs, Payfit finds
The discontent came as employees reportedly work longer hours than their European counterparts, while almost a third of workers wished their pay better reflected the work.
loveelectric surpasses 1,000 used EV deliveries through salary sacrifice scheme
The achievement followed the launch of reloved®, a salary sacrifice marketplace for used EVs.
One in five small business owners do not take annual leave, finds Direct Line
According to Joe Phelan, business savings account expert at money.co.uk, while being your own boss offers flexibility, it also brings long hours and financial uncertainty.
INTERVIEW: The rise of whistleblowing in UK companies
Joanna Lewis explores the rise in whistleblower reporting, which sectors are most engaged, and why trust in systems depends on what happens after a report is made.
Whistleblower reports increase by 16% in 2024, finds Safecall
Safecall’s flagship annual Benchmark Report revealed the non-profit sector was the most active in making reports.
One in seven workers experience workplace abuse, survey reveals
The findings from the Skills and Employment Survey revealed that 14% of employees were subjected to some form of abuse, including bullying, physical violence or sexual harassment.
Compensation & Benefits
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Tusker as new car salary sacrifice provider
Lloyds Banking Group has moved its 4,000-vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to Tusker, positioning the company as its specialist provider for employee car benefits.
Traditional pay cycles fading as AI and automation drive payroll change
CloudPay’s latest Payroll Efficiency Index suggests weekly and monthly pay cycles are becoming obsolete as technology and workforce demands push towards flexible, on-demand models.
Recruitment & HR
Acas launches five-year plan to modernise workplace dispute resolution
The strategy comes as Acas faces increased demand for its services, with 117,000 individual disputes handled in 2024–25, the highest number since the pandemic.
Amey appoints rehabilitation lead to drive prison leaver employment
A main focus for Caprice Roberts will be leading new initiatives to bring more people from disadvantaged backgrounds into Amey’s workforce in 2025.
Government proposes training levy to secure thousands of skilled offshore wind jobs
Workers in industrial regions could see greater job security under new government proposals designed to ensure the UK’s clean energy transition delivers high-quality employment.
Number of young Brits out of work rises as employers hire more non-EU migrants – CSJ
Between January 2020 and December 2024, there were 49,000 fewer British under 25s on payrolls, while under 25s from outside the EU in jobs rose by 258,000.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
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."
NHS Employers names organisations for 2025/26 Diversity in Health and Care Partners programme
The programme begins in September with a virtual masterclass for board members on EDI and tackling health inequalities.
11 women awarded 2025 ASEAN–UK SAGE Women in STEM scholarships
The scholarships, developed by the British Council and funded by the Government, form part of the wider ASEAN–UK SAGE Programme aimed at tackling gender disparities in science and technology careers.
Amey completes fourth leadership programme to help women step into senior roles
Most who completed the 18-month programme have moved into new jobs or taken on bigger responsibilities in the business.
Technology
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.”
Majority of businesses admit to having no AI policy in place
A poll of over 500 employers and HR professionals conducted by WorkNest revealed that 54% of organisations had no AI policy at all, while almost a quarter (24%) were still in the
Health & Wellbeing
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.
Atlas Workplace Services achieves gold RoSPA award for health and safety
Julia Small said: “Atlas Workplace Services should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Gold Medal."
Employee Relations
Two-thirds of office workers say workplace temperatures are uncomfortable
The survey found that 64% of employees often work in uncomfortable temperatures, while nearly half (46%) said their offices swing between being too hot and too cold.
Lidl signs legal agreement with EHRC to prevent sexual harassment at work
Baroness Kishwer Falkner said: “By signing this legal agreement, Lidl GB has committed to carrying out this work based on our expert advice.”
Over half of marketers would refuse promotion if it jeopardised wellbeing – Michael Page
The report found that 54% of marketers in the UK and globally would reject a step up at work if it meant worse work-life balance.
Workplace wellbeing support boosts employee loyalty and productivity, study reveals
According to research from Towergate Employees, 35% of employers identified increased employee loyalty, retention and “doing the right thing” as the top advantages.
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.