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Solutions architect ranked as the highest earning job in tech, research reveals
A new study has unveiled that the solutions architect role is the highest earning tech job making around £72,600 per year.
Job market sees 119% increase in November applications, research finds
Despite this surge in applications, Tribepad reported a 24% year-on-year drop in job postings.
Rich and poor employment gap down a third since 1990s, work quality gap remains – Resolution Foundation
Workers from poorer households are less likely to be satisfied with their job, and more likely to have an insecure employment contract.
Chester Zoo selects ‘everyday’ by elementsuite to enhance operational efficiency
Chester Zoo will use elementsuite to automate people processes, moving away from spreadsheets and manual tasks.
London City Airport receives Excellence accreditation from Mayor
London City Airport has been reaccredited at the ‘Excellence’ level of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard.
Charity initiatives increase employee engagement, research finds
73% of employees whose employers had charity initiatives expressed that they were likely to stay with their current workplace.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
Resident doctors announce strike action in England
Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am on 25th July to 7am on 30th July.
Recruitment & HR
E.ON and STEM Returners launch second return-to-work programme
The programme offers a 12-week placement with hybrid working, covering roles in engineering and technology.
Interest in tech careers drops among business school candidates
A GMAC survey has found a 10% decline in interest in technology careers among prospective business students.
Robert Walters launches ‘AI Readiness’ service to help HR teams
The service gives HR teams practical advice, frameworks and support to use AI responsibly and ethically.
SDC Trailers to host recruitment open day at Toomebridge facility
SDC Trailers is inviting jobseekers to a recruitment open day on 19th July as it looks to fill multiple production roles across its Northern Ireland sites.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Q Branch Consulting secures NHS mental health contract
Jenny Jarvis said: “We were really happy to be chosen to work with the NHS and use our brand and human transformation expertise on something that is so important."
CIH Futures partners with Altair Ltd to launch young professionals survey
The survey will look at job satisfaction, career development, sector challenges, diversity and inclusion, and what young workers want to see in the years ahead.
Elevate NewGen and Diversity Alliance launch workplace diversity survey for events sector
The aim is to provide insight into real workplace experiences, not just headline demographics, and to support practical change in the sector.
Government unveils £500m investment to boost diversity among entrepreneurs
The initiative has been designed to help individuals from diverse backgrounds establish themselves in the venture capital sector and grow the next generation of UK businesses.
Technology
Lloyds Banking Group launches Data & AI Summer School
The initiative aims to build skills in data and AI among staff, with over 250 sessions planned and thousands of colleagues expected to take part.
Mediazoo launches ConvX to help managers improve team engagement
The tool is designed to help staff improve communication by practising real-life conversations in areas such as team coaching, performance management and sales.
Penny reunites over £500m in lost pensions for UK savers
David Henderson said: "Our technology empowers individuals to find and consolidate their pensions easily — helping them feel in control of their financial future.”
Health & Wellbeing
71% of employers want clearer information on workplace rehab support – Aviva
79% of employees said they were more likely to stay with an employer who supported them during recovery.
Accord and YBS colleagues set £35,000 fundraising target for FareShare
The aim is to raise over £35,000 towards a £1m fundraising target that will help fund the Building Skills for the Future programme.
Employers must act now to prepare for new bereavement leave rules, says expert
Helen Dyke, senior employment solicitor at Harper James, said: "These changes will inevitably create new obligations and challenges for employers."
Hills Homes Developments win national award for employee wellbeing hub
Pamela Hunt said: “This award reflects our commitment to fostering a culture where wellbeing is not just a priority, but a core part of how we operate."
Employee Relations
Workers still struggling with living costs – The Work Foundation
One in six workers said they struggled to pay their bills each month, and two in five said they had little money left for savings or holidays.
Acas welcomes Employment Rights Bill amendments on bereavement leave and NDAs
The new measures include formal bereavement leave entitlements for individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, as well as restrictions on how NDAs can be used in the workplace.
Survey reveals scale of sexual harassment as UK tightens workplace laws
Six in ten women say they have experienced workplace sexual harassment, with most choosing not to report it.
25% of women sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds
Over half (56%) had received sexually offensive jokes and unwanted remarks, 43% had been inappropriately touched.
Global HR
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.
infinitSpace to open second Berlin workspace in partnership with PATRIZIA
Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace is expanding in Berlin with a second site, opening in August 2025, in collaboration with global real asset manager PATRIZIA.