Senior doctors in England prepared to take industrial action, BMA warns
The BMA’s survey found that 67% of consultants who took part said they would be willing to strike, rising to 82% among SAS doctors.
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61% of employees believe AI will increase employment, research finds
71% of employees across the US, UK, Germany, and Australia felt that AI has positively impacted their job.
Savers overwhelmed ahead of first pension dashboards deadline – Bravura
Pensions holders are struggling to manage multiple pensions pots, but dashboards could represent a turning point for member engagement.
Start-up business fund launched for Port Talbot steelworkers
Steelworkers and their families in the Port Talbot area will be helped to start up new businesses with a new fund launched by the Government.
Workplace pensions set for boost following Mansion House Speech
Employees across the UK are set to benefit from a significant overhaul of workplace pensions.
Employer NI hike threatens teachers’ pensions – Hymans Robertson
The rise in employer NIC from 13.8% to 15% will threaten independent schools' ability to provide TPS and STPS pensions for teachers.
40 to 65-year-olds view green jobs riskier than traditional jobs – Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group has found workers aged 40-65-years-old view ‘green jobs’ as riskier than ‘traditional’ jobs.
Compensation & Benefits
Half of businesses report rising staffing costs in August – ONS
Around 17% of businesses said hourly wages increased in July compared to June, which was a sharp drop from April but in line with July 2024.
Lack of workplace financial coaching leaves employees at risk, report reveals
A report from TrinityBridge’s Workplace Financial Wellbeing Services, found that just 26% of employees would turn to a financial adviser, while 87% have never had access to financial coaching.
Recruitment & HR
55% of recruiters expect rise in job vacancies – ERF
The research found that only 12% expected vacancies to fall.
Major investment set to help sick and disabled into work – DWP
Funding worth £338m will go to 15 areas as part of the Connect to Work programme.
HM Land Registry training programme wins Princess Royal Training Award
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has received a Princess Royal Training Award for its Land Registration Academy, a programme credited with upskilling thousands of staff.
Employment Hero partners with Academy Training to boost apprentice payroll skills
Academy Training’s students will use Employment Hero’s platform as part of their training, giving them practical experience with payroll systems and terms.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Fleet Alliance ranks among Best Places to Work for second year
It was also certified as a Best Workplace for Women for the fourth time.
Study reveals workplace discrimination against women experiencing menopause
Research from Astellas shows women going through menopause face career setbacks, with many reporting discrimination, reduced productivity and lack of workplace support.
Cornish Resources backs scholarship to boost female representation in mining
Emily Widdecombe said: “By investing in talented students at the Camborne School of Mines, we are helping to build a diverse, skilled workforce."
Liverpool City Council to provide grants to local organisations in youth employment boost
The funding is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and youth unemployment.
Technology
QA launches BLX to address workplace training issues
Ben Sweetman said: “Organisations need more ways to learn; that’s a critical aspect of the value we offer. BLX is built to solve that."
ICAEW launches Next Generation ACA with focus on technology and sustainability
The update brings technology, sustainability and ethics into the syllabus, and lets students tailor their learning to their own needs.
TCS completes policy migration for Scottish Widows
The new system will now support servicing for individual savings accounts and mutual funds, and enable digital servicing for customers.
Health & Wellbeing
Half of unpaid carers say NHS support is not enough – Carers UK
65% of unpaid carers felt overwhelmed because they could not take a break, while 66% needed more support with their own health and wellbeing.
36% of employers fund illness and injury support case by case – GRiD
When asked about when support is offered, 26% of employers said they provided it after a set number of weeks’ absence, as written in company policy.
North East Combined Authority ‘Shine’ scheme sees over 100 employers join in two months
The free programme is designed to help improve working conditions, promote inclusivity and support employee wellbeing.
Finalists announced for 2025 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards
Now in their fourth year, the awards aim to highlight employers who are taking practical steps to normalise menopause and menstruation in the workplace.
Employee Relations
Manchester Building Society reveals team for new King Street flagship branch
Manchester Building Society has unveiled the team for its new King Street branch, which will offer face-to-face financial services and free community space when it opens later this year.
Derby technician named Nissan UK’s top customer-focused employee
Krystian Duda of Vertu Nissan Derby has been recognised as Nissan UK’s Dealer Ambassador of the Year for his commitment to customer service and teamwork.
31% of SME employees quit after colleague leaves, research reveals
Data from HiBob found 52% of UK staff in these businesses said they were thinking about leaving in the next year, with 10% already looking for another job.
Social housing tenants nearly twice as likely to be out of work, research finds
Research from L&W, CtW and the IES found those in work are twice as likely to be in lower-skilled jobs and are paid on average a third less than people in other tenures.
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.
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.
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.