Age bias and limited opportunities – no country for older employees?
A recent report from recruitment specialist Robert Walters shows that many professionals over 50 years old in the UK feel excluded when it comes to career advancement and skill development. According to the study, 73 per cent of those over 50 feel that they are not being considered for promotion in their current role, and […]
The UK wage cost and living expenses are increasing, and employers and employees are feeling the pinch.
The UK is heading into its annual review season and over half of employers (53%) report an increase in wages over the last year. The findings of HR solutions provider SD Worx show that 44 percent employers are most concerned about rising wage pressure. This highlights a significant challenge for the UK workforce. The Office […]
Lack of benchmarking results in UK employers missing out on competitive advantages
Towergate employee benefits found that 26 percent UK employers miss out on competitive advantages because they don’t benchmark the benefits they provide. The employee benefits market is expanding, making it harder for companies to differentiate themselves. nearly six out of ten employees are willing to leave their job for better benefits elsewhere. A competitive package […]
Men hold two-thirds the FTSE 100 executive roles
According to Russell Reynolds Associates, two-thirds (72%) of the senior executive positions in the FTSE 100 are held by men. Executive talent found that only 12 of the FTSE 100 companies have a balanced C-suite and 13 companies have one woman or none at the top executive level. In a quarter of these companies, the […]
Department of Health proposes ban on NHS agency workers
NHS Trusts may be prohibited from using agency workers in certain roles, under the tough reforms announced by the Department of Health and Social Care last week. Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, announced this week that his department would launch plans to reduce NHS reliance on temporary workers. These workers are estimated to be costing […]
Working Families reveals average parental benefits
According to the latest Working Families benchmark statistics on average parental benefits, employers in the UK offer an average 18 weeks of fully-paid maternity leaves. According to the charity’s analysis, 69 employers benchmarked by it offered on average five weeks of paid paternity and shared parental leave. The study found that employers who offered a […]
NatWest blocks the use of messaging apps at work
NatWest blocked WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype from company devices in UK. Employees were told to use only ‘approved channels’ for communication. Amid concerns that the messages sent via these platforms are not always fully retrievable, the bank has blocked all access to its platforms for work phones and computer. WhatsApp messages can be encrypted […]
Homebase could save 70 stores by using The Range
Reports suggest that billionaire Chris Dawson, owner of The Range, is in negotiations to buy 70 stores across the UK and Ireland. Since the pandemic, Homebase has struggled with the rising cost of energy and labour. They have also seen a decline in demand from consumers who are reducing their DIY projects due to the […]
Post Office jobs at risk under restructure plans
The Post Office has announced a five-year plan for transformation that could put 1,000 jobs at risk. The state-owned firm has announced a new deal that, according to the company, will increase postmasters’ salaries by a quarter billion pounds per year by 2030. This is done by increasing their branch revenue share. Post Office Chair […]
Personnel Today Awards: the full shortlists
We can now reveal each entry in every category with less than a weeks to go before the Personnel Today Awards 2020. Click on the category names to see all entries. In July, after a few busy weeks for our expert judges panel, we announced the finalists of Personnel Today Awards 2020. The shortlist is […]