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.
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Compensation & Benefits
RedArc helps 62% of IP claimants return to work within three months
For those who had been claiming for less than three months, this figure rose to 79%.
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.
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
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
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.”
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.
Health & Wellbeing
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."
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.
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.”
Employee Relations
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.
Employees buy out WISEONE mortgage brokerage
Employees at Cheshire-based WISEONE mortgage brokerage have recently bought out the firm’s two co-founders.
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.
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.
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.