CITB and ECITB to sponsor Construction and Engineering Week 2025
More than 1,500 students from primary and secondary schools will attend the event at Lincolnshire Showground from 23rd September to 25th September.
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Women’s income typically drops 50% in the year after divorce, finds L&G
The findings pointed to the disproportionate economic hit women take following separation, with longer-term consequences for their financial wellbeing and retirement.
Ryanair and Storm Global challenge pilot’s worker status at Court of Appeal
Earlier rulings by the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal found that Lutz was a worker and an agency worker of Storm Global, which had hired him to fly for Ryanair.
moneyappi launches financial wellbeing app for employees
The platform integrates artificial intelligence (AI), gamification, and behavioural science to empower employees to improve their financial literacy.
SMEs urge action on skills and tax incentives as Government reforms receive mixed response
Shawbrook research reveals SME support for tax freezes and apprenticeship reforms, but urges more action on skills, red tape and R&D investment.
Majority of UK adults underestimate retirement needs as confidence in saving plummets
New research from St. James’s Place shows that UK adults are severely underestimating how much they need for retirement, with just 28% confident they can save enough for a moderate lifestyle.
98% of frontline workers face customer incivility, survey finds
The Axonify report revealed that 73% of workers in restaurants, retail, and hotels experience incivility daily or weekly.
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
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.
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 process of developing one.
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.”
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.
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.
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."
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.
Employee Relations
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.
Three quarters of workers experience burnout in past year, survey finds
The findings come from a survey of 2,000 working adults conducted by music licensing company PPL PRS.
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.