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.
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Government backs next wave of semiconductor start-ups to scale up growth
Announced by the Chancellor during a visit to South Wales this investment will strengthen the UK’s domestic semiconductor supply chain.
Government funds mental health support for Welsh steelworkers
Chairing the latest meeting of the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition Board Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announced £3.27m to fund mental health support services in Neath Port Talbot for those affected by Tata Steel’s transition to greener steelmaking.
Barnet faces bill of tens of millions in London’s first council equal pay claim, says GMB
GMB Union has begun proceedings on behalf of around 400 women working as school support staff at the council.
Fewer pensioners relying on income-related benefits, finds DWP
DWP's report showed that average weekly incomes for pensioners after housing costs have almost doubled over the past three decades.
Organisations set to increase AI investment by more than 25% in 2025
According to data from Freshworks, only 4% of UK organisations plan to reduce their AI investment this year.
Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook
Neil Rudge, chief banking officer, commercial at Shawbrook, said: “Our latest research highlights the key concerns facing SMEs in navigating the current economic landscape."
Compensation & 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.
Nearly 1,800 new accommodation spaces to be built for service personnel
Service personnel are set to benefit from nearly 1,800 new single living accommodation (SLA) spaces as the Ministry of Defence begins the first phase of its new 10-year housing programme.
Recruitment & HR
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.
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."
CIPD welcomes extension of Youth Guarantee scheme but calls for apprenticeship guarantee
The professional body for HR and people development said the latest figures on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) show little improvement, underlining the need for bolder policy action.
Coastal town workers to benefit from new employment rights agenda, says minister
Speaking with workers and business owners in the tourism sector in Llandudno, Justin Madders outlined how reforms in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill will affect seaside economies.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
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.
Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up classroom assistant hiring
The pilot lets schools pick from a pool of candidates who have already applied and set out their qualifications or experience.
Technology
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.
Providers cut LoA delays despite 500% rise in requests – Pension Lab
The LoA Performance Index found one provider reduced its average response times by 45% after moving away from paper-based responses.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
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.
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.
AAG donates £500 Automechanika prize to Ben charity
AAG secured third place in the Best Customer Engagement and Most Registrations in the 2025 Automechanika Birmingham awards.
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.”
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.
Time-wasting at work gains equivalent of three weeks’ holiday, research finds
Haypp revealed that 30% of workers admitted to scrolling through social media each week when they should be working.
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.
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.
HSI acquires HandsHQ to expand risk management and workforce training
Jamie Carruthers said: “The combined expertise of HSI and HandsHQ means our customers will have access to the best-in-class technology and industry-leading practices."