Loveelectric acquires Bypass to offer cheaper EV charging as an employee benefit
The acquisition aims to enable loveelectric to integrate Bypass’s real-time card issuing and app technology into a new employee benefit.
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Pat Cullen leaves the RCN with immediate effect as she seeks election to parliament
Professor Nicola Ranger, the RCN’s current Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy General Secretary and Chief Executive, will take on responsibility as Acting RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive in the interim.
NHS rightly at heart of Labour policy but staff must be fully valued, union warns
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Our NHS is on life support after suffering from relentless abuse by this government, so we welcome all positive actions that Labour will take to heal it.
Cross-party group of MPs and Peers launch report calling for a new National Carers Strategy
The UK Government has not published a National Carers Strategy since 2008, and there has not been a dedicated cross-Government approach to supporting unpaid carers since the Carers Action Plan 2018-2020 came to an end in 2020.
Registered childminders demand level playing field on staffing ratio rules in Northern Ireland
Registered childminders in Northern Ireland call for equal staffing ratios as in Great Britain, warning of sector collapse without changes.
Unite recommends rejection of local government pay offer
Unite is now undertaking the process of holding consultative ballots for its workers covered by both the local government green book agreement (the majority of council workers) and the red book (local authority craftworkers).
Beleaguered public services need investment not an army of reluctant teen ‘volunteers’ – UNISON
Following Conservative proposals that would see 18-year-olds either join the military or do ‘volunteer’ work for a year, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea has warned against such a move.
Compensation & Benefits
Government cracks down on water company bonuses amid environmental failings
The new rules, which take effect immediately under the Water (Special Measures) Act, represent a significant shift in the regulation of the water industry.
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote for further industrial action
The industrial action, which began in January, stems from the council's proposal to restructure pay, potentially resulting in reductions of up to £8,000 per year for some workers.
Recruitment & HR
Majority of business leaders say Employment Rights Bill will harm growth – IoD
49% said they would be less likely to hire new staff, while 36% said they were more likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries.
Greyfriars regeneration to create 7,000 jobs and boost local economy
The project will also deliver over 1,000 new homes, jobs, green spaces and cultural destinations in the town centre.
GATES urges employers to hire more disabled workers to expand talent pool
Councillor John Adams said; "We need to do more to support disabled people into the workplace and to gain new skills."
Most sales CVs miss out on top skill employers want – LiveCareer
Communication skills appeared in 80% of roles, including project managers, sales assistants, HR professionals and customer service jobs.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Proud to Care Cornwall opens nominations to recognise care workers across the region
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to an awards ceremony at the Eden Project on 19th September 2025.
CIPD Trust’s HR mentoring programme sees half of participants promoted to senior roles
So far, 124 mentees have taken part across 10 cohorts, and at least half have moved into senior positions such as HR director or chief people officer.
Vertu branch manager named finalist in British Forces in Business Awards
The British Forces in Business Awards celebrates veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
Škoda celebrates European Diversity Month, reaffirms commitment to inclusion
Škoda beat its target for women in management in 2024, with women now making up 20.4% of management staff.
Technology
Jobmate to showcase all-in-one resource planning software at Road Transport Expo
The software allows fleet managers to manage assets, routing, expenses, HR, and invoicing.
Majority of adults lack digital skills for modern jobs, says expert
Crispin Read said: “Digital careers shouldn’t be reserved for the few. We’re here to open doors and help people walk through them."
SMEs increase AI investment as digital skills gap grows – Funding Circle
According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.
Health & Wellbeing
UK office workers spend £57m a week on chocolate – Virgin Media O2
Spending on sweet treats at work went up as more people returned to offices, despite 82% saying they had changed their spending habits due to rising costs.
Business travel linked to increased work fatigue for professionals – Good Travel Management
Common causes were tight schedules, early starts, disrupted sleep and frequent travel.
phs Besafe calls for ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in workwear
PFAS (Poly and perfluoroalkyl substances), known as ‘forever chemicals’, are a group of man-made chemicals that never break down and accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.
Busy Bees achieves silver RoSPA award for health and safety
Julia Small said: “Busy Bees should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award."
Employee Relations
NEU members launch ballot for above-inflation pay rise in sixth form colleges
If the ballot is successful and the SFCA does not meet the pay claim, a formal ballot for strike action will follow in the autumn.
Kuflink named one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work for second consecutive year
Specialist lender Kuflink has been recognised again by The Sunday Times for its commitment to staff wellbeing and community investment.
Employee theft cases top 4,500 in the past year – Zurich UK
Zurich’s claims included a £249,229 loss at a high-end jeweller, £63,439 at a furniture company, and £50,000 at a medical centre.
AI threatens job security and pay for creative workers, report reveals
David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."
Global HR
Bosnia and Herzegovina tops Europe with 64.7% minimum wage rise in 2025, report reveals
Romania recorded the second-largest increase at 22.78%, moving its minimum wage to €663, followed by Bulgaria at 15.51% (€477), Croatia at 15.48% (€700), and Serbia at 13.79% (€502).
Pandora among ‘Europe’s Best Workplaces’, expands workforce by 40% in four years
The Financial Times ranking highlighted 1,000 top companies across Europe, based on anonymous feedback from current and former employees.
Irish employers lag behind on AI strategy and training, warns CIPD
The 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study revealed that 58% of workplaces have not provided a clear plan on how AI will be used.
Coats publishes global wellbeing whitepaper in partnership with Great Place To Work
Coats has launched a wellbeing whitepaper with Great Place To Work, highlighting over 500 global initiatives and tangible improvements in staff engagement.