British Steel brings in 36 new apprentices with CATCH training partnership
Nick Ashton said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming our new apprentices who will play an important role in our drive towards sustainable steelmaking.”
Latest
Gender pay gap in UK financial boardrooms narrows but remains significant
The gender pay gap across UK financial services boardrooms narrowed from 30% to 25% between 2019 and 2023, according to EY’s latest European Financial Services Boardroom Monitor
Visa applications to work and study in the UK fall by 42% after migration restrictions
The number of visa applications to work and study in the UK fell by nearly 400,000 following government restrictions aimed at cutting legal migration by 300,000 annually, according to provisional Home Office data.
AI must be used to enhance public services, not replace workers, says UNISON
UNISON has urged the government to ensure that artificial intelligence enhances public services without cutting jobs, as it responds to the launch of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Five-year ban for Lincolnshire car wash owner who employed illegal workers
Mohamed Hamza, the owner of a Lincolnshire car wash, has been banned from being a company director for five years after employing illegal workers from Syria and Egypt.
Nearly half of U.S. remote workers say they’d quit if forced back to the office, Pew finds
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that 46% of U.S. remote workers say they’d be unlikely to stay at their job if their employer required a full return to the office, highlighting growing resistance to in-person work mandates.
Apple board urges shareholders to reject proposal to end DEI programmes, reports
Apple’s board has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to abolish its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, as conservative pressure mounts on major US firms to roll back such initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
Zest customers increase monthly employee benefits spend to £70m
Employers using Zest also saved £7.8m per month in National Insurance contributions (NICs), up from £6.6m 12 months earlier.
Weavr teams up with Visa to bring flexible employee benefits cards to SaaS HR platforms
By working with Visa an associate member, Weavr will now allow SaaS companies to use Visa-powered financial products in their platforms.
Recruitment & HR
Logistics and warehousing vacancies up 9% in 2025 – CV-Library
There were 137,542 jobs posted in Q1 and 150,578 in Q2.
LGB employees face hostility for ‘wrong’ views at work, research reveals
The survey found over a third of respondents (35%) experienced social exclusion or hostility from colleagues or management due to their beliefs.
C-suite leaders face critical skills gap ahead of 2035, says Robert Half
Robert Half warns UK firms are unprepared for future leadership demands, with resilience, innovation and AI expertise set to define success.
Candidate availability rises at fastest pace since 2020 as hiring demand softens
UK recruitment activity slowed again in May, with permanent hiring down and candidate supply rising sharply, according to the latest KPMG and REC report.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Amey launches ‘STRIVE’ programme to support care leavers into work and training
Amey worked with Greater Manchester Youth Network to deliver STRIVE, which gives personalised mentoring, pre-employability training and work experience.
TPE and Network Rail partner to support women returning to work after career breaks
The ‘Never Mind the Gap’ scheme, run with Women in Rail, gave a small group free training and placements to learn about roles in the industry.
Ethnic diversity still lacking in boardrooms as FTSE 100 and S&P 100 fall behind public institutions
Just 6% of FTSE 100 Chairs and 13% of S&P 100 Chairs are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, according to new analysis from INvolve.
Ministers urged to expand pay gap reporting to cover ethnicity and disability
Nick Henderson-Mayo said: “Extending pay gap reporting to ethnicity and disability could bring the same clarity and more money into people’s pay packets.”
Technology
High earners and men get most AI training, widening workplace gaps – The Adaptavist Group
58% of high earners felt they’d had enough guidance on AI, compared to 25% of lower earners.
Wagestream acquires Zippen to boost workplace pension offering
Peter Briffett said: “With Zippen joining the Wagestream Group, we are strengthening our expertise and furthering our mission to help people take control of their financial lives.”
FutureLearn launches FLx to deliver personalised workplace learning
The platform creates personalised learning pathways for employees, customised to their roles, skills and career goals.
Health & Wellbeing
Most speech and language therapists face burnout and time pressure, research reveals
RCSLT research showed that 61% of SLTs said they often or always faced unrealistic time pressures at work, rising to 68% for those in the NHS.
TUC launches week of action to protect workers from extreme heat
The TUC said employers should keep indoor workplaces cool and let staff take frequent breaks, with cold drinks available.
Work related stress remains top concern for most staff – GRiD
In 2025, 34% of employers cited work pressures as the main concern for baby-boomers, 36% for Gen X, and 38% for Gen Z.
Competitive workplaces drive impostor syndrome, research finds
The study from by the University of Exeter found that organisations themselves play a part in causing imposter feelings among staff.
Employee Relations
Unite members at Village Hotel Glasgow vote for strike action
The group has called for a pay rise to the real living wage rate of £12.60 an hour for all staff.
Over a fifth of trainee doctors hesitant to escalate patient care – GMC
The survey asked about escalation of care, with 79% of trainees saying they never felt apprehensive, but 21% had hesitated at least once in the past year.
Over a million workers quit jobs due to lack of flexibility – CIPD
Research found that just over half of employees (53%) felt pressure to spend more time in the workplace.
Government launches Post Office Green Paper to consult on future reform
The Government has published its first major review of the Post Office in 15 years, seeking views from postmasters and the public on future reforms.
Global HR
Research reveals gaps in health and wellbeing support for overseas employees
The Towergate Employee Benefits research found that only 36% of companies tailored their health and wellbeing offerings depending on the country where employees are located.
British Safety Council celebrates winners of International Safety Awards 2025
The awards recognised 789 organisations from 45 countries for their efforts in preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2024.
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Deputy appoints Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer
Hale will work with the product, data and platform teams to strengthen technology foundations and develop solutions for shift-based businesses.