Music events in Cardiff face disruption as bus drivers set to strike
Cardiff Bus workers are set to begin three weeks of continuous strike action later this month, in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
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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
CPT partners with C9 Recruitment to offer discounted staffing services to members
The deal is aimed at bus and coach operators across the UK, with the offer covering recruitment for drivers, engineers, and back-office staff.
Majority of Gen Z considering second jobs to survive, research reveals
The study, based on responses from over 5,600 working adults, found that financial pressure is the biggest motivator for all generations for driving the uptake of side hustles.
Recruitment & HR
Employer confidence rises for first time in two years – REC
The survey showed that confidence in the UK economy improved by 15 percentage points since last quarter, reaching net -20 for the period from April to June 2025.
Aftermarket employers return to in-person hiring as GCA reports surge in field roles
Glen Callum Associates’ Q2 2025 report highlights a rise in field-based roles and increased demand for cross-sector talent in the automotive aftermarket.
HPMA reveals Excellence in People Awards shortlist for 2025
Winners will be named at the annual conference in Birmingham on 20th November.
Lancashire firm celebrates 98% employee satisfaction
After welcoming 12 new members of staff over the last year and a projected annual growth of 100%, the Envirovue team enjoyed a weekend of adventure to celebrate the positive feedback across a selection of categories.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Carers UK relaunches project to boost physical activity among unpaid carers
With the new funding, Carers UK plans to build on links with professionals in the sport, leisure, health and care sectors.
Co-op launches prisoner rail apprenticeships to cut reoffending and tackle skills gap
The scheme aims to help fill rail skills shortages and cut reoffending by giving prisoners a chance to earn a Level 2 rail engineering qualification before release.
A seat at the table: Why we need more women in leadership roles
Lorri Lowe, UK managing partner at Friisberg, shares why the case for demanding more women in leadership roles is as strong as ever.
Linear careers not only “an anachronism,” never existed for women in the first place – The Pivot
Speaking at the first of a series of events combining networking, workshops and fire-side chats, Rachael Twumasi-Corson and Natasha Bird examined changing career trajectories.
Technology
NatWest partners with Google to boost UK startups with AI tools and digital training
Google Cloud will deliver practical sessions on AI and digital marketing to businesses on NatWest’s Accelerator.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust cuts admin time with digital workers
Since starting with digital workers, over 8,000 staff hours have been saved.
Pearson and HCLTech partner to deliver AI-driven upskilling for global workforce
The deal will see Pearson use HCLTech’s engineering and digital tools to create new AI-powered training, assessment and workforce analytics products.
Health & Wellbeing
BOHS calls for action as workplace diseases kill thousands of men a year
BOHS responded to the NHS men’s health consultation, saying workplace diseases like respiratory illness claim the lives of over 8,000 men each year.
Long-term sickness now main reason for worklessness in households – YuLife
Northern Ireland had the highest proportion at 50.6%, with more than half of people not working in workless households citing sickness or disability.
Growing number of employees turn to alcohol to manage work pressures, research reveals
Nearly two-thirds of workers admitted to using alcohol as a coping mechanism for work-related stress.
British workers feel guilt about taking time off, research reveals
SD Worx found that 77.4% of employees in the UK said their organisation trusted them to work responsibly and not misuse remote working.
Employee Relations
Over 75% of teachers in Wales remain in their role after five years – EWC
Retention rates for further education support staff and work-based learning practitioners were lower, staying below 50%.
Debt pushes millions of workers into jobs they don’t want, research reveals
The report showed 35% of British workers have thought about changing careers due to money worries.
Most workers say wages have not kept up with inflation, research reveals
Three out of four (75%) said inflation and the cost of living were their top financial worries, a study from LiveCareer found.
Majority of NHS staff reject pay offer and back strike action, Unite ballot shows
Sharon Graham said: “The NHS can’t be repaired while the government continues to erode pay and drastically cut NHS budgets.”
Global HR
Firms failing to use global mobility strategically, warns Vialto
Only 23% of firms said their mobility function was either 'strategic' or an 'influencer' in business matters.
Out of sight, not out of value: Unlocking global talent beyond the office
Matt Monette, country manager UK&I at Deel, shares how embracing global remote talent is essential for building stronger, more diverse teams.
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.
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.