Legal sector workers demand more employer support to afford rising living costs
Three quarters (75%) of legal employees said they want support with energy bills or discount vouchers for food shopping as part of their workplace benefits packages.
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Compensation & Benefits
Aviva introduces three-pot pension model with ‘Aviva Guided Retirement’
The product uses a ‘flex first, fix later’ approach, blending drawdown strategies with a later-life annuity to help provide a steady retirement income.
Aegon urges “possibly unpalatable” action from new Pension Commission
Aegon has called on the newly formed Pension Commission to deliver bold recommendations to the Government, including a significant increase in auto-enrolment contributions for mid- and higher earners. Kate Smith, head of pensions at Aegon, said the Commission must be prepared to make “bold, brave and possibly unpalatable recommendations” if it is to drive real change in pension saving. She welcomed the Commission’s plans to examine pension inequality across key demographics. Smith said: “We’re pleased the Pension Commission will investigate pension inequalities for key groups such as women, the self-employed and ethnic minorities,” adding that this could bring more people
Recruitment & HR
Most HR staff work beyond limits as workloads and stress rise – PayFit
Nearly two-thirds (64%) said they were now working beyond their limits.
Remote work demand surges as vacancies drop in 2025 – Jooble
Searches for remote jobs were up 20% compared to late 2024 and more than 140% higher than the same period in 2023.
Which? Trusted Traders and Access Training partner to tackle skills shortages
Traders who take on an apprentice will receive a £500 training credit with Access Training to use for their own team.
Employment partners call for more flexible workplace experience options for young people
Chris Burden said: “Too many young people in the West Midlands are missing out on workplace experiences because there aren’t enough being offered."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Coventry Building Society recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces for women
The society ranked 12th out of the 50 ‘super large’ organisations on the list revealed today.
University of Manchester hosts WHEN session on women’s leadership in higher education
Networking took place throughout the day, with time set aside to celebrate achievements of women across the sector.
Gender pay gap falls but full equality still decades away, says PwC
According to the report, the overall pace of change remains slow, with at least 40 years needed for the pay gap to close at the current rate.
Amey launches ‘STRIVE’ programme to support care leavers into work and training
Amey worked with Greater Manchester Youth Network to deliver STRIVE, which gives personalised mentoring, pre-employability training and work experience.
Technology
MARCH rolls out bespoke digital apprenticeship
The scheme is designed to create a consistent training pathway across the company’s sites, focusing on digital skills for industrial automation.
Expert warns of cybersecurity risks for employees accessing work systems while abroad
As millions of workers prepare to head off on their summer holidays, cybersecurity experts at FLR Spectron have highlighted the risks of staying connected to work.
Most Brits who use AI do not trust chatbots for work information – YouGov
Most turn to AI to find factual information, with 80% using it for simple topics and 75% for complicated ones.
Health & Wellbeing
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.
Stress ranked as top cause of workplace incidents for UK&I workers
Most workers said they felt safe at work, with 82% agreeing, but 44% said they or a relative had experienced a workplace incident or illness.
Ignoring workplace safety rules puts jobs at risk, expert warns
Josh McNicholas from Evalu-8 EHS said: “Making sure all employees are familiar with health and safety rules, and have access to reporting tools, is essential.”
Ben continues summer holidays support programme for automotive workers
It will help families with the cost of bills, food, school uniforms, and opportunities for days out and activities.
Employee Relations
House of Lords votes against day-one unfair dismissal rights
Instead, peers supported an amendment introducing a six-month qualifying period before employees become eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
South Cambridgeshire District Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week
Under the new pattern, council staff are expected to do all their work in about 80% of their contracted hours, with no pay cut.
Boots, LSEG, Savills among winners of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
This year’s winners came from a range of industries including finance, healthcare, retail, local Government and construction.
Fix Auto colleagues support business manager in Great North Run
Fix Auto UK staff have rallied behind Carl Norton, reflecting his impact creating a culture of care and openness around mental wellbeing at work.
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.
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.
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.