58% of employers face difficulty in hiring skilled mid-level workers – Robert Walters
Chris Eldridge said: “Our findings emphasise the risks employers face when they hastily reduce entry-level and graduate intakes."
Latest
One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report
The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.
77% of young people want mental health support at work – Benenden Health
The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
SureCam launches mobile app to support AI-powered driver coaching
SureCam has released a mobile app designed to improve road safety and automate coaching workflows for fleet drivers using AI video telematics.
UK construction needs 47,860 extra workers a year to meet demand – CITB
The total extra recruitment needed is 1.8% in the UK, 1.6% in Northern Ireland (1,090 workers), and 2.2% in Greater London (8,460 workers).
Most employers with overseas staff unaware of benefits costs, study finds
New research by Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that 70% of employers with international staff do not know their total spend on employee benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
Southern Water transitions company cars to EV
The contract, worth £33m, will also see EV charging points installed at 36 work sites, as well as the homes of certain employees.
GP partners in Northern Ireland vote overwhelmingly in favour of collective action – BMA
According to the British Medical Association (BMA), a staggering 98.7% of GP partners who participated in a recent referendum backed the move.
Recruitment & HR
UK employment stuck at 13-year low as firms hold back on hiring – BDO UK
The employment index dropped again in June to 94.22, down from 94.32 in May and staying close to a 13-year low.
Mitchells & Butlers named ‘Top Apprenticeship Employer for 2025’
MCFT, Smailes Goldie, MDS, PM+M Solutions for Business and Forbury Gardens Day Nursery were the top five SME employers.
Ministry of Defence achieves renewed CIPD recognition for HR excellence
The achievement reaffirms its commitment to developing a high-performing people team, underpinned by the CIPD’s professional standards and values.
Blurred lines between work and home impacting SME productivity, data shows
Joe Phelan, business bank accounts expert at money.co.uk, said: “Small business owners face a growing challenge: the ‘infinite workday’ is stretching hours and draining productivity."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
NDAs to be banned for silencing workers over harassment and discrimination
The new rule will make any confidentiality agreement that tries to block workers from speaking about these issues invalid.
MSP Capital champions women’s mental health at property professionals’ lunch
Held at The Nici Hotel & Spa on the town’s West Cliff, the ‘Property and Paradise’ lunch was a chance for attendees to network and help raise money for a mental health charity.
Bullying, discrimination and harassment of LGBT+ workers remains pervasive, warns TUC
The warning comes as TUC analysis found over half a million (558,500) LGBT+ people have faced bullying, discrimination and harassment at work.
Asda staff receive major enhancements to family leave benefits
Hourly paid staff will now receive 26 weeks of paid maternity or adoption leave, up from 12 weeks.
Technology
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.”
TUC Cymru welcomes plans for worker-led transition to AI
TUC Cymru has welcomed First Minister Eluned Morgan’s announcement that a re-elected Welsh Labour Government will place workers and unions at the centre of its AI and digital technology strategy.
Mediazoo joins ‘Skills Symphony’ to meet upskilling workplace needs
Skills Symphony will offer a range of learning and training services, from design and delivery to technology and management.
Health & Wellbeing
Most menopause workplace statistics outdated or misleading – Open University
Deborah Garlick said: “We see a lot of statistics and headlines published, but not all ‘facts’ are created equal. It’s crucial to understand which ones hold water.”
Employment protections ease worker anxiety but barely impacts economic growth – Resolution Foundation
The research found 2.4 million workers across Britain were very anxious about sudden changes in their shifts.
Norwich tops searches for ‘Sunday Scaries’ – YuLife
The study revealed that Manchester was the least anxious city with only 48 searches per 100,000, followed by London with 59 and Durham with 78.
Success of 10-year health plan hinges on fixing workforce shortages and valuing staff, says BMA
The BMA stressed that “a fundamental shift in the way doctors are valued – financially and culturally” is essential to reverse years of declining pay, burnout, and a high number of doctors leaving the profession.
Employee Relations
Employees buy out WISEONE mortgage brokerage
Employees at Cheshire-based WISEONE mortgage brokerage have recently bought out the firm’s two co-founders.
Supporting women at work delivers clear economic benefits for everyone, says experts
Dr Beccy Cooper said: “Women’s health is not just a workplace issue, it’s a public health issue."
44% of Gen Z workers distracted at work due to financial stress
The Boostworks survey of over one thousand 18 to 28-year-olds found that Gen Z workers are facing significant financial strain, and are increasingly turning to employers for practical support.
Government sets out phased plan to boost rights for half of all UK workers
The plan, set out today (1st July 2025) will phase in key changes from late 2025 through to 2027.
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.