Workplace snacking linked to weight gain in high-pressure jobs, survey finds
The Oxford Online Pharmacy survey identified estate and letting agents as the most affected, with 37.5% saying work snacks were a problem.
Small businesses face rising cyber threats amid record-breaking attack attempts, research finds
According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43% of UK businesses and 30% of charities reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months.
RTO mandates drive 41% surge in demand for ‘wraparound’ childcare – Bubble
Three in five parents said either they or their partner had been asked to work in the office more often in the last six months.
70% of gig economy workers say job status blocks homeownership – TML
37% of those working on temporary contracts had plans to buy their first property, but seven in 10 said their employment status had made it harder to get a mortgage.
Over half of NI medical students plan to leave the country for better pay, survey finds
The findings come from a new survey conducted by BMA Northern Ireland, which painted a concerning picture of a looming workforce crisis in the health service.
Money worries affect job performance for over a quarter of Scottish workers – CIPD
Workers pointed to lost sleep, poor concentration, and difficulty making decisions at work as some of the ways money worries affected their job performance.
Students’ career aspirations do not reflect labour market demand, says OECD
The study of 690,000 teenagers also found that social background plays a bigger role in determining a student’s educational ambition than academic ability.
Working from home could boost pension pots by over £250,000, Standard Life analysis shows
Employees who redirect commuting savings into their pensions could increase their retirement fund by up to £266,000.
Only 39% of employers believe staff understand their benefits, Towergate finds
Hybrid working is making benefits harder to communicate, with employers turning to digital tools but struggling to make messages relevant.
Report calls for £2,000 pay rise for care workers to fix staffing crisis
The Fabian Society and UNISON are urging the Government to fund a £1.5bn pay boost for care staff, warning that the social care workforce crisis will worsen without urgent reform.
62% of UK professionals changed jobs in the past five years – LHH
By generation, 83% of generation Z had moved roles, 65% of millennials had switched, and only 43% of gen X had changed jobs in the same period.
Finance employers turn to interim staff as skills shortages and economic uncertainty bite
Robert Half data reveals 80% of F&A employers plan interim hires in 2025 amid rising concerns over talent shortages and economic volatility.
