TUC warns gender pension gap leaves women £7,600 worse off per year
New analysis revealed the gap in retirement income between men and women now stands at 36.5% – more than double the gender pay gap, currently 13.1%.
Two-thirds of office workers say workplace temperatures are uncomfortable
The survey found that 64% of employees often work in uncomfortable temperatures, while nearly half (46%) said their offices swing between being too hot and too cold.
Gen Z employees prioritise purpose over pay, research reveals
The survey, commissioned by international defence services provider Serco, found that only 31% of Gen Z ranked a competitive salary as a top priority.
State Pension provides half of income for over-80s, report finds
The research, comissioned by Quilter and produced with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), found average annual retiree spending stands at £22,140.
Construction sector faces skills crisis as 61,000 workers needed annually
Analysis by CV-Library, which saw a 7.9% rise in job vacancies between January and July 2025, highlighted the pressure facing the sector.
Stress and anxiety account for half of mental health referrals, RedArc reports
The organisation said that depression and mood disorders, PTSD and trauma, eating disorders and psychotic disorders collectively made up the remaining referrals.
Workplace wellbeing support boosts employee loyalty and productivity, study reveals
According to research from Towergate Employees, 35% of employers identified increased employee loyalty, retention and “doing the right thing” as the top advantages.
Three quarters of workers experience burnout in past year, survey finds
The findings come from a survey of 2,000 working adults conducted by music licensing company PPL PRS.
Earnings growth outpaces rents in England but affordability gap remains, says ONS
While wages have grown, rents continue to claim a disproportionate share of household budgets in England.
Time-wasting at work gains equivalent of three weeks’ holiday, research finds
Haypp revealed that 30% of workers admitted to scrolling through social media each week when they should be working.
Employers urged to focus on closing UK’s disability employment gap
Employers have been urged to renew their efforts to tackle the disability employment gap, after new analysis from Dentons
Train drivers, trades and tech roles top list of £60k careers without degrees
As thousands of students recieve their A-Level results today, new labour market data suggests that university is not the only path to a secure and well-paid career.
