Health and wellbeing support helps 59% of employers meet ESG goals – GRiD
40% said benefits were extended to family members, and 35% said supporting staff wellbeing helped reduce the strain on the state.
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Legal & General Retail launches DEI framework
Legal & General Retail has launched the second edition of its Chief Medical Officer Report, which explores how Group Income Protection (GIP) could help contribute to organisational diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals.
Coventry Building Society recognised as one of the best workplaces for wellbeing
Coventry Building Society has been officially named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work.
Retail leadership sees increased diversity, new report reveals
Retail leadership diversity has increased significantly, with female board-level leaders rising to 42.3% and ethnic minority leaders nearly tripling to 12%, according to a new report by the British Retail Consortium and The MBS Group.
Pay squeeze leaves UK workers just £16 better off than in 2010
A new Resolution Foundation report reveals that real average wages in the UK have increased by just £16 per week since 2010, highlighting a prolonged pay squeeze and contrasting sharply with the previous 14 years of wage growth.
Four in 10 unpaid carers lack confidence in future employability
A new report by Carers Scotland reveals that four in ten unpaid carers in Scotland lack confidence in their future employability, highlighting barriers such as 'carer discrimination' and the lack of flexible working options.
TUC calls for legal maximum working temperatures as heatwave hits Britain
As Britain faces a heatwave, the TUC calls for legal maximum working temperatures to protect workers from the dangers of excessive heat, highlighting the need for updated laws and climate-proof workplaces.
Compensation & Benefits
Private medical insurance most wanted employee benefit, research reveals
Data from Epassi UK found that 25% of employees picked private medical insurance as the single most important benefit, but only 43% employers offered it.
C&C Insurance Brokers unveils employee benefits division
Malcolm Cooke, managing director of C&C Insurance Brokers, said: “The new name aligns perfectly with where the market and our clients are heading - it is better positioned than ever to meet growing demand.”
Recruitment & HR
Yeovil Town appoints Jamie Hedges as head of recruitment
His responsibilities include scouting new talent, refining recruitment processes and making sure signings fit with Yeovil Town’s style and budget.
Fife Council backs Scottish Careers Week to boost skills and job opportunities
The event promotes career development and lifelong learning across Scotland under the banner ‘Shape the Future’.
NI Infrastructure Minister welcomes launch of recruitment campaign for planners
The scheme will let recruits work while studying for a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in planning.
Sodexo joins Bright Future Co-op to help survivors of modern slavery into work
Bill Buchan said: “Joining Bright Future is a proud moment for us and a powerful step forward in our commitment to social justice."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
EHRC extends agreement with McDonald’s to protect staff from sexual harassment
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the EHRC, said: “We’re pleased with the significant steps McDonald’s has agreed to take towards a safer working environment for its staff.”
Care UK celebrates success of SEN supported placements in care sector
Christian Woolley, regional director for Berkshire at Care UK, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what our homes have achieved, and I look forward to seeing this initiative grow across more of our regions in the future.”
Ciphr eLearning launches new microlearning suite for businesses
Meg Shona Halpin-Webster said: “By delivering focused, bite-sized content, our refreshed microlearning suite is helping to make learning accessible and immediately actionable."
More than a third of tech scale-ups have no women on their boards, study finds
The study from Think & Grow showed that women hold just 18% of board seats across high-growth tech companies.
Technology
Civica partners with Talos360 to deliver hiring and HR system for public sector
The new platform brings together Civica’s People Hub software and Talos360’s ATS, aiming to make it easier for organisations to attract, hire, onboard and retain staff.
AI job fears driving knowledge hoarding in workplaces, report finds
The report from Adaptavist found that 35% of workers are actively gatekeeping knowledge to protect their job security.
TUC urges TikTok to “come clean” as MPs investigate AI-driven job cuts
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, chaired by Chi Onwurah MP, has written to TikTok demanding answers about the redundancies within its London-based Trust and Safety Team.
Health & Wellbeing
Orbit Homes hosts mental health awareness events for construction workers
Workers gathered at Levett View in Hastings, Micklewell Park in Daventry and Mill View in Dereham for sessions aimed at encouraging open conversations about wellbeing.
St Andrews University and trade union agree deal for staff cancer support
UNISON representative Alex Duncan said the key change was extending the phased return to work from eight weeks to 12 weeks, all on full pay.
Epassi UK partners with Qured to boost employee health checks
The partnership aims to improve employee wellbeing and help businesses cut costs, reduce sickness, and boost productivity.
PSNI and PwC launch campaign to help employers tackle violence against women
Caitroina McCusker, Northern Ireland market senior partner at PwC UK, said: “Together, we can create safer, more inclusive workplaces and contribute to a Northern Ireland where everyone can thrive.”
Employee Relations
82% of professionals say ‘culture rot’ is harming workplaces – Robert Walters
Limited incentives or rewards were flagged by 41% of professionals as a symptom.
Employers team up with Government to tackle ill-health and keep people in work
The three-year Keep Britain Working partnership, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, will focus on prevention, early support and helping people get back to work.
Background still seen as a major barrier to career progression, Co-op finds
Two-thirds (68%) of Brits said their background still affects their career progression.
BRC urges MPs to support amendments to Employment Rights Bill
Helen Dickinson said: "The Government must ensure that any delay to the Bill’s Royal Assent does not result in less consultation or a compressed implementation Roadmap."
Global HR
HiBob launches global network for people-first leaders to tackle HR challenges
The aim is to give practical tools, insights and a platform for real conversations on challenges HR and business leaders face.
International SOS and Sancroft support sustainability goals in global workforce mobility
International SOS has joined forces with sustainability consultancy Sancroft to help organisations embed sustainability into their global mobility and travel policies.
Only one in six HR teams confident their practices would stand up in tribunal – WorkNest
The findings suggested that many HR professionals felt uncertain about their organisation’s legal readiness at a time when businesses are preparing for vast reforms.
Most businesses now allow employees to work abroad – Grant Thornton UK
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.