Competitive workplaces drive impostor syndrome, research finds
The study from by the University of Exeter found that organisations themselves play a part in causing imposter feelings among staff.
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Ofsted pledges stronger mental health support for teachers in wake of Ruth Perry tragedy
Matthew Purves, national director of the Ofsted Academy, laid out the new safeguarding measures now in place and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to protecting the mental health of those it inspects.
BVA opens nominations for 2025 Wellbeing Awards
Supported by ManyPets, the awards highlight teams that have adopted the BVA good veterinary workplaces initiative.
Increased employee volunteering could boost UK business by £32.5bn, report reveals
The research, commissioned by national charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimated that each employee in professional or managerial roles could contribute an extra £5,239 in productivity every year.
Vitality and Geotab launch rewards programme for safe employee driving
Drivers will earn points for safe driving, working to achieve a series of tailored weekly goals.
One in three over-50s miss out on best annuity rates – Just Group
35% of adults aged over 50 bought their annuity from the same provider they used to save with, while 12% were unsure if they had done so.
Sickness absences fall to 4.4 days per worker in 2024 – ONS
An estimated 148.9 million working days were lost due to sickness or injury in 2024, a drop of 14.9 million from the previous year.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
Resident doctors announce strike action in England
Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am on 25th July to 7am on 30th July.
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
Ministers urged to expand pay gap reporting to cover ethnicity and disability
Nick Henderson-Mayo said: “Extending pay gap reporting to ethnicity and disability could bring the same clarity and more money into people’s pay packets.”
Anti-stigma training for social care workers rolled out across Northern Ireland
Newcastle City Council commissioned Northumbria University to develop a ‘train the trainer’ course aimed at helping public health workers better understand stigma and its effects.
Stonewall launches ‘Proud Employers’ programme to boost LGBTQ+ inclusion at work
Simon Blake OBE said: “Proud Employers will support workplaces in LGBTQ+ inclusion and enable them to demonstrate their commitment.”
Government launches £100m boost to help thousands with disabilities into work
The funding is part of the Government’s broader “Get Britain Working” initiative, which aims to overhaul the employment support system, modernise Jobcentres, and ensure well-paid job opportunities are available across the country.
Technology
Lloyds Banking Group launches Data & AI Summer School
The initiative aims to build skills in data and AI among staff, with over 250 sessions planned and thousands of colleagues expected to take part.
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.”
Health & Wellbeing
Q Branch Consulting secures NHS mental health contract
Jenny Jarvis said: “We were really happy to be chosen to work with the NHS and use our brand and human transformation expertise on something that is so important."
71% of employers want clearer information on workplace rehab support – Aviva
79% of employees said they were more likely to stay with an employer who supported them during recovery.
Accord and YBS colleagues set £35,000 fundraising target for FareShare
The aim is to raise over £35,000 towards a £1m fundraising target that will help fund the Building Skills for the Future programme.
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."
Employee Relations
Staff and students rally to defend jobs at Working Men’s College
The protest took place outside a governors’ meeting, with union members demanding the college halt plans to cut 19 staff roles just weeks before the new academic year.
TSSA members at Translink to strike over pay during Open Championships
Hundreds of TSSA members will walk out on 18th July and 19th July 2025.
Workers still struggling with living costs – The Work Foundation
One in six workers said they struggled to pay their bills each month, and two in five said they had little money left for savings or holidays.
Acas welcomes Employment Rights Bill amendments on bereavement leave and NDAs
The new measures include formal bereavement leave entitlements for individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, as well as restrictions on how NDAs can be used in the workplace.
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.