
The mid-career dip: The workforce risk hiding in plain sight
Kimberley Rowbottom, HR director at Pluxee UK, discusses the often-overlooked phenomenon of the mid-career dip.

Kimberley Rowbottom, HR director at Pluxee UK, discusses the often-overlooked phenomenon of the mid-career dip.

Shane Witts received the award as part of the group’s annual awards programme recognising.

The Vertu Masters Awards celebrates excellence across the business, with more than 7,800 colleagues considered for recognition.

Lesley Cooper, founder and CEO of WorkingWell, discusses how genuine employee recognition and feeling valued often surpass financial rewards in motivating staff.

The award recognises Claire Hawes and her team’s work on changing Ciphr’s people strategy and culture.

Research from Moonpig for business revealed that 51% did not feel valued at work, while 53% said lack of recognition affected their motivation.

Based on independent analysis and staff surveys, Rygor Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation 2025.

Rygor Group is recognising staff achievements by giving employees exclusive access to its private Wembley Stadium box, part of a wider programme of people-focused initiatives.

Krystian Duda of Vertu Nissan Derby has been recognised as Nissan UK’s Dealer Ambassador of the Year for his commitment to customer service and teamwork.

This year’s winners came from a range of industries including finance, healthcare, retail, local Government and construction.

Savills planners Becky Rayner, Laura Eacott and Errin Marshall picked up the awards.

MCFT, Smailes Goldie, MDS, PM+M Solutions for Business and Forbury Gardens Day Nursery were the top five SME employers.
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