Workplace Journal

Businesses commended for support of disabled people in the workplace at Disability Confident Awards

Large and small businesses who have carried out exceptional work in hiring, retaining and supporting disabled people in the workplace have been recognised in the annual Disability Confident Awards.

30/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Underpensioned groups face lower standard of living in retirement – PPI

30/04/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP

30/04/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Thousands of green jobs to be created under Government home heating plan

by Jessica O'Connor

Experienced practitioners vital for educating youngest children, says Ofsted

by Jessica O'Connor

Hymans Robertson appoints Sachin Patel as head of corporate DB

by Marvin Onumonu

Private market fund managers face technology and talent challenges, research reveals

by Jessica O'Connor

Aegon upgrades ‘Member Insights’ tool to boost pension engagement

by Marvin Onumonu

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Compensation & Benefits·Featured·News·Technology

Microsoft outage could have damaging effects for payroll

19/07/2024

Following global issues with Microsoft today, Global Payroll Association warned that there may be knock-on effects for payroll services.

Compensation & Benefits·News

UK employment rate dips while pay growth remains strong, new data reveals

18/07/2024

UK employment rate falls to 74.4% as unemployment rises to 4.4%, while pay growth remains strong with a 5.7% increase in average regular earnings.

Employee Relations·News·Politics

Employment Rights Bill confirmed in King’s Speech

17/07/2024

The King's Speech introduces the Employment Rights Bill to enhance workers' rights, banning zero-hour contracts, ending 'Fire and Rehire', and making flexible working the default.

News·Pensions & Retirement

Pensions take centre stage in King’s Speech

17/07/2024

The King's Speech highlights the government's focus on pensions, introducing measures to boost retirement savings and improve pension management.

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·News

TUC: Amazon recognition fight is not over

17/07/2024

TUC pledges to continue the push for union recognition at Amazon, following a narrow defeat in the GMB ballot, emphasising the importance of stronger workers' rights.

Business·News

One in two SMEs concerned their business won’t survive the next 12 months

16/07/2024

It’s not all doom and gloom. Nearly three-quarters (70%) of business founders responding to the study said they are looking to expand in the next six months, with more than a third (37%) planning to increase their products or services and 22% planning to raise new funds or investment.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

90% of architecture employees work overtime, two-thirds not compensated – RIBA

30/04/2025

Research showed that two thirds of architects worked unpaid overtime with no extra pay or compensation.

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Improved paternity leave could boost economy, says JRF

29/04/2025

Increasing Statutory Paternity Leave from two weeks to six weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings could deliver a £2.68bn boost to the wider economy.

Annuities understanding rises by 25% among over-50s, misconceptions remain – Standard Life

Salary sacrifice car schemes ranked as key employee benefit for 2025, research reveals

Recruitment & HR

Featured·Health·Health & Wellbeing·News·Recruitment & HR·Risk Management

80% of cancer patients in L&G Return-to-Work Programme make successful comeback

30/04/2025

The findings of L&G's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) report underscored the growing impact of technology-led partnerships in managing serious health-related work absences.

Employee Relations·Featured·Global HR·Lead Story·Legal·News·Recruitment & HR·Technology

M&S orders staff to work from home following cyber attack

29/04/2025

Jessica Bass, partner at Oury Clark Solicitors, said: "It is vital that M&S maintains clear and open communication with all employees during this time, so they understand what is happening and why these steps are necessary."

Business·Featured·News·Recruitment & HR

BT Group opens Manchester flagship office as part of ‘Better Workplace’ programme

29/04/2025

Four New Bailey will house up to 2,000 staff and features advanced technology and a rooftop terrace.

Featured·Lead Story·News·Politics·Recruitment & HR·Talent Acquisition

Employment Rights Bill putting “brakes on hiring”, says BRC

29/04/2025

The survey of HR Directors (HRDs) of leading retailers revealed the scale of concerns about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill, which will be debated in the House of Lords today.

Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Trustee boards lack youth and diversity, survey finds

29/04/2025

The The Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics survey found that there were slightly more black trustees under 60 (7%) than in the general population (5%).

Education & Training·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Talent Acquisition

IPA partners with Brixton Finishing School to widen access to advertising careers

28/04/2025

Through the partnership, Brixton Finishing School will offer employability support and resources to schools and students that take part.

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

BBC to improve workplace culture as it publishes independent review

28/04/2025

The report from Change Associates, found no evidence of a toxic culture, but it highlighted key areas for improvement.

Employee Relations·Featured·Health·Health & Wellbeing·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Menopause Advisory Group formed to boost workplace support

25/04/2025

Convened by the Government’s Menopause Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, the group discussed the impact menopause can have on workers and current efforts to support women in work.

Technology

Education & Training·Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Technology

One in five schools use AI despite lack of staff training, warns GMB

28/04/2025

More than 84% of school workers said they have not received training on Digital and Technology Standards.

Employee Relations·Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Technology

One in four workers worry that AI will lead to job losses – Acas

28/04/2025

Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain what their biggest concerns about the use of AI were.

Featured·Global HR·News·Technology

Zellis receives two nominations at Global Payroll Awards 2025

28/04/2025

The ceremony, scheduled for 5th June in Warsaw, Poland, aims to celebrate commitment to excellence and innovation in the payroll industry.

Health & Wellbeing

Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Failure to offer workplace flexibility risks long-term decline, says Aalto University study

29/04/2025

New research from Aalto University shows companies that fail to adapt to employee needs risk burnout, higher turnover, and weakened organisational performance.

Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Growing demand for sabbaticals as UK workers seek relief from burnout, says Robert Half

29/04/2025

New research from Robert Half reveals 42% of UK employees want sabbaticals in 2025, as concern about burnout and workload pressures rises.

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Caring duties leave nearly half of over 60s without pension savings – Phoenix Insights

29/04/2025

Research revealed that among those with pension savings, carers had 17% less than the UK average, meaning a shortfall of about £37,000.

Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

APN launches annual World Health & Safety week

29/04/2025

The initiative is supported by the UK's eight major pallet networks, with teams at each network hub focusing on safety best practice and employee well-being.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

Birmingham Council cuts bin drivers pay by £8,000

29/04/2025

Unite has said the council’s decision shows an escalation in the dispute and the council's real plans to use workers' pay as a way to cut costs.

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Over a third of female SME owners face gender bias – AXA UK

25/04/2025

Research revealed that 53% of the female SME owners surveyed said they felt pressure to prove themselves more than male business owners.

Employee Relations·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Violence against ambulance staff hits record high, as AACE urges Government action

25/04/2025

For the first time, annual reported incidents of violence, aggression, and abuse against ambulance personnel surged past 22,500, marking a nearly 15% increase on the previous year.

Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

NHS staff fatigue a hidden risk to patient safety, HSSIB warns

25/04/2025

The investigation found that the impact of staff fatigue on both patient safety and workforce wellbeing is not being addressed within current NHS systems.

Global HR

Featured·Global HR·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

UK lags in workplace productivity ranking, finds Ricoh Europe

28/04/2025

The UK ranked lowest for workplace productivity, with UK workers lagging 11% behind leaders Spain.

Global HR·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Government urged to introduce Workplace Justice Visa amid growing reports of migrant worker exploitation

25/04/2025

The report by WoRC, entitled 'Safeguarding Sponsored Workers: A UK Workplace Justice Visa', outlined urgent reforms based on a six-country comparative study.

Featured·Global HR·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

Language skills now critical to workforce access as EU migration rises 63%

24/04/2025

Research from Preply revealed that a growing number of EU nations require applicants to demonstrate formal language proficiency as part of their residency and integration policies.

Featured·Global HR·Health·Health & Wellbeing·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

Burnout on the rise for Gen Z workers, as two thirds confess to not switching off from work

24/04/2025

Click Offices analysed data from across the UK to see the impact of burnout on the workforce.

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