16,000 employers now pay the real Living Wage – Living Wage Foundation
A study from Cardiff Business School found over half a million workers have received pay rises through the Living Wage scheme since 2011.
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Why I will not be celebrating International Women’s Day
Averil Leimon discusses the real work that must be done to support women in the workplace.
Office workers value in-person collaboration but want flexibility, finds LinkedIn
Employees see specific advantages in meeting in person, particularly when dealing with complex issues.
Women are nearly a third more likely to be on zero-hours contracts than men – TUC
The TUC's findings revealed that, on average, women on zero-hours contracts earn almost £10 less per hour than men who are not on such contracts.
INTERVIEW: Embracing femininity in male-dominated industries
Holly Morrison discusses confidence, femininity in leadership, and how businesses can create truly equitable environments.
BMA begins legal action over Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians exam
222 were doctors told they had passed the Part 2 Written Examination in September 2023 when they had failed.
Public Investment Fund and Women’s Tennis Association launch maternity fund program
Through the program, players will receive paid maternity leave up to 12 months, and have access to grants for fertility treatments to build families.
Compensation & Benefits
Towergate Employee Benefits to rebrand as Everywhen
Ardonagh Advisory has rebranded as Everywhen, with Towergate Employee Benefits among the first to adopt the new name as part of a group-wide rollout.
72% of GIP claimants returned to work in 2024 – GRID
The group risk industry paid out £2.59bn in 2024, up £99.2m from 2023.
Recruitment & HR
Employers risk staff burnout as rising employment costs drive tougher performance demands
Robert Half warns that rising National Insurance and wage costs are leading employers to increase pressure on staff, risking widespread burnout.
Hendy Group nears completion of general manager recruitment drive
Hendy Group is close to completing the recruitment of 20 new general managers as part of a major operational restructure aimed at supporting its transition to a regional model introduced on 1st April.
£30m scheme targets barriers to work for 5,000 Londoners – London Councils
The funding will go towards five programmes run by the Mayor of London and London Boroughs under the ‘Get Britain Working’ trailblazers scheme.
NHS London calls for more people to apply for nursing roles
Magda Nyczak-Kal said: “The NHS is a place where you can learn new skills and play an instrumental role in providing quality healthcare to patients."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
CNC supports staff during Mental Health Awareness Week
The event aims to encourage conversation and reduce stigma around mental health, with this year’s theme being ‘community’.
EducationScape backs ‘SaferSpace’ app as new harassment laws hit UK employers
The app lets staff submit anonymous or named complaints on a mobile-first platform, sending concerns straight to HR or safeguarding leads.
Scheme to support unpaid carers reaches 250-member landmark – Carers UK
Carers UK urged more employers to adopt carer-friendly measures in the workplace to support employees who combine work and unpaid care.
Minor workplace behaviours can constitute illegal discrimination, says Valla CEO
Danae Shell said: “Our society has normalised workplace bullying to such an extent that we often fail to recognise its toxic."
Technology
Axiom GRC launches business resilience platform
Axiom GRC launches with over 50 compliance products, 40,000 clients and two million users.
Half of job applicants use AI to write CVs – Hiscox
Research found AI tools were used to help with remote interviews by 29% of people, and 45% used them for completing online tasks.
£1bn automotive deal to create 1,000 jobs in Sunderland
This boost for the British automotive industry comes following yesterday’s US-UK economic deal, which slashed tariffs on British exports.
Health & Wellbeing
“No legal maximum temperature for working in a heatwave,” warns expert
Josh McNicholas said deciding what is ‘reasonable’ will depend on the work and the workplace.
FIA partners with Mates in Mind to support mental health in fire safety industry
FIA members will now have access to tailored programmes, downloadable resources, a text support service, e-learning and more.
West Midlands Mayor urges businesses to back staff wellbeing scheme
Richard Parker said: “When people feel well and supported, they thrive. That’s why I'm encouraging more local employers to sign up for Thrive at Work."
36% of cancer carers want to leave jobs due to lack of employer support, research reveals
Research from Reframe Cancer found that more than 63% said the emotional impact, including anxiety and worry, made it hard to keep working.
Employee Relations
Employment and vacancies down while pay growth outpaces inflation – ONS
Data showed that the unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was 4.5%, which was up on the year and higher in the latest quarter.
74% of businesses with overseas employees risking duty of care with cash lump sums
Research reveals most UK employers provide cash rather than sourcing appropriate health and wellbeing benefits for globally mobile staff.
HSE launches free stress management training for employers
The initiative supports HSE’s working minds campaign, which promotes good mental health and stress prevention in workplaces.
Quarter of construction workers face daily stress despite increased mental health support – CIOB
The ‘Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025’ report found 28% of people said they had experienced suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Global HR
Mindtools acquires Kineo to expand global learning and development services
The move brings the two companies together under the ownership of CIG, and aims to expand their learning solutions to more customers globally.
Gen Z now makes up largest share of hourly workforce, Deputy report reveals
Deputy has released its annual report The Big Shift: How Gen Z is Rewriting the Rules of Hourly Work, offering a comprehensive look at the changing dynamics of the hourly labour market.
Skillvue secures $6.3m to expand AI-powered skills and assessment platform
The HR platform, which initially focused on recruitment, has evolved into a broader tool for organisations to develop employee capabilities in response to rising demand for reskilling.
US labour market adds 177,000 jobs in April, as unemployment rate holds steady
Job gains were seen across several key sectors, with employment continuing to trend upward in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance.