Millions of UK workers risk retirement shortfall as care costs remain overlooked
A new report from Barnett Waddingham highlights a worrying gap in retirement planning, with fewer than one in five workers fully accounting for future care costs.
‘Brain drain’ for rural areas as London boasts England’s highest graduate retention, research finds
London was the only region in the UK where graduates were more likely to stay than non-graduate residents.
Whitehall Monitor reveals worsening morale despite slight pay increases for civil servants
New data from the Institute for Government’s Whitehall Monitor highlights a continuing decline in morale among UK civil servants, with dissatisfaction over pay and benefits driving concerns. Despite marginal pay increases in 2023, civil servants have seen real-terms wage cuts over the past decade, leading to recruitment and retention challenges. After years of improving engagement scores, which reflect motivation and attachment to the organisation, morale has dipped significantly since 2021. The latest figures show that engagement scores fell across all departments in 2022, with the Cabinet Office recording a stark 9 percentage point decline. The Department for Education (DfE) saw
Labour market faces sharpest decline in permanent jobs since August 2023
The UK labour market faced a significant downturn in November, as highlighted by the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report.
Workers forced to choose between performance and mental well-being when dealing with hostile customers, research finds
Employees dealing with rude customers face a difficult trade-off between maintaining high performance and protecting their mental health, according to new research from emlyon business school.
Confidence in UK retirement prospects hits record high
PensionBee’s latest Pension Confidence Index shows a surge in retirement optimism among Brits, with older savers leading the charge, though concerns persist for those under 55.
Employee benefits face increased scrutiny in 2025 amid rising employer costs
GRiD warns that rising costs from the National Insurance tax hike and minimum wage increase will prompt employers to scrutinise employee benefits more closely in 2025.
Thermostat wars and noise top list of office frustrations, survey finds
A survey by BizSpace reveals UK office workers' biggest annoyances, with thermostat disputes, noise, and messy communal areas leading the list of office tensions.
UK’s distressed businesses face closures and job losses as 2025 economic woes mount
Forbes Burton’s report highlights over 200 distressed UK businesses, with an estimated 146,500 jobs lost and thousands of high-street branches closed.
HR leaders prioritise AI pilots over reskilling despite workforce risks
A new survey by The Conference Board reveals that while AI adoption accelerates, only 7% of HR leaders are actively reskilling roles most impacted by AI.
Employers urged to adopt proactive approach to promoting health and wellbeing benefits
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits shows over half of employers take a passive approach to health and wellbeing support, risking underutilisation of valuable resources.
Businesses offered £700 grants to attend European R&D events to boost innovation
Innovate UK will be providing grants of up to £700 for UK innovators to attend research and development events across Europe.
