Over half of marketers would refuse promotion if it jepordised 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.
Latest
Starbucks to make 1,100 global job cuts as part of major restructuring plan
The announcement, made by CEO Brian Niccol, will not affect retail store employees or impact the company’s ongoing investments in store hours.
Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering event relaunches for 2025
The programme will start with a free webinar on 7th March 2025, addressing the need for inclusive and safe workplaces in construction.
Employers prioritise skills over degrees, LinkedIn data reveals
The World Economic Forum noted an increasing demand for skills such as analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and technical literacy.
Autism Together recognised as ‘Employer with Heart’ for supporting staff with premature babies
This Wirral-based charity has policies extending leave for parents of premature babies, providing flexibility and financial support.
Self-employed individuals face barriers to mortgages and pensions – FSB
The research found 37% of entrepreneurs are not saving for a pension, primarily due to cashflow problems.
Veterans to access enhanced career support through Op ASCEND
The free service has so far equipped 3,000 veterans and family members with the tools to make their next career move.
Compensation & Benefits
State Pension provides half of income for over-80s, report finds
The research, comissioned by Quilter and produced with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), found average annual retiree spending stands at £22,140.
Sodexo offers free mortgage advice to boost employee financial wellbeing
The service is aimed at supporting employees’ financial wellbeing and making it easier for staff to get help when buying their first home.
Recruitment & HR
Clear Group appoints chief people and performance officer
In her new job, Barbara Duffy will lead people and organisational development strategy at Clear Group, focusing on attracting, developing and retaining staff.
‘30 by 30’ campaign launched to expand cadet forces by 40,000 by 2030
The Government has announced a £70m investment to expand Armed Forces cadet forces by 30% by 2030, creating places for more than 40,000 additional young people.
Youth Futures launches summer employment programme for young people
The programme will be delivered to 600 young people at risk of violence, with another 600 getting standard provision as a comparison group.
Lomond launches new website drive acquisitions and support recruitment
Ed Phillips said: “We’re incredibly proud to launch lomond.co.uk, and to see that our workplace culture is now properly articulated and reflected online."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Derby City Council relaunches SEND scheme to boost job opportunities for young adults
The scheme aims to help learners build skills and move towards paid roles either at the University of Derby or with partner organisations.
Trade unions and campaigners criticise Durham Council over Pride funding cut
In response to the funding cut, organisers have announced a major fundraising drive beginning at Redhills, Durham Miners’ Hall, on the 5th of September.
Employers urged to focus on closing UK’s disability employment gap
Employers have been urged to renew their efforts to tackle the disability employment gap, after new analysis from Dentons
Action needed to support youth employment as labour market continues to cool – CIPD
The warning comes as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a continued drop in job vacancies, now at levels last recorded in early 2015.
Technology
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
UK to honour 100 more aid workers as 2024 marked as deadliest year on record
Marking World Humanitarian Day (19th August), Minister for Development Baroness Chapman confirmed the awards, recognising the work of frontline responders deployed in some of the most dangerous environments.
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.
Southerners report less free time than Northerners, Europcar survey finds
Research from Europcar shows people in the South feel more pressed for time than those in the North, though both spend free time in similar ways.
Youth Employment UK and NHS launch careers hub to support future workforce
The initiative is backed by organisations including City & Guilds, Gateway Qualifications, NCFE, NOCN Group and OAL, and aims to strengthen the future talent pipeline across both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Employee Relations
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.
UK firms warned of ‘blind spot’ in succession planning as leadership shortages loom
New research from Robert Half warns that UK businesses risk instability by failing to strengthen succession planning despite concerns over future leadership shortages.
David Spear Commercials transfers 60% of the business to an EOT
Transferring to a partial EOT model has enabled David Spear Commercials to remain independent, locally rooted and people led.
Barista-quality coffee now a workplace essential, research reveals
Thrive London's research of 1,000 British employees and 100 employers revealed the pivotal role coffee now plays in workplace satisfaction and performance.
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.
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."
Pearson and HCLTech partner to deliver AI-driven upskilling for global workforce
The deal will see Pearson use HCLTech’s engineering and digital tools to create new AI-powered training, assessment and workforce analytics products.