Retention payments to tackle decline in armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has announced new retention payments for thousands of service personnel in what it describes as ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers. It said that around 5,000 eligible aircraft engineers will, from April 2025, receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three years’ service while, […]
AI diabetes breakthrough, as NHS rolls out eye screening programme
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyses ECG readings during routine heart scans could identify people at risk of type 2 diabetes as much as 10 years before they begin to develop the condition, research has suggested. The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), was presented at the American Heart Association’s recent Scientific […]
Stress and burnout among accountants is a concern
Over a third (36%) of chartered accountants say that they suffered from insomnia and disturbed sleep in the last 12 months. This is despite warnings about chronic stress and burnout amongst the profession. In a survey of over 300 chartered accountants by caba (the occupational charity of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & […]
DEI is made progress by investment management firms
According to a recent report by the Investment Association, city employers have continued to invest in diversity and equity, despite cutting costs over the last year. The IA’s annual culture, talent and inclusion report looks at companies who employ 81% of asset managers in the UK. The snapshot for the year up to December 2023 […]
Social media and Gen Z workers: How they use it to influence career paths
According to a joint study conducted by St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, and the hiring platform Indeed, nearly 68 percent (of Gen Z workers) in the UK use social media for career planning. Gen Z workers use platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok nearly twice as often as Gen X workers (26%) for career […]
Online masterclass: Working together to support neurodivergent employees
We need to maximize the productivity and performance of our employees, as we are facing a talent pool that is shrinking. To attract, retain and maximize the talents of our neurodivergent workers, we need to create inclusive workplaces. This Personnel Today Masterclass in association with Make UK focuses on recognising neurodivergent workers and managing them […]
Poll: Record NHS waiting times harm absence and return to the workplace
According to a recent study, more than half of companies are concerned about the long NHS waiting list and its impact on staff sickness rates. According to the report sponsored by Independent Healthcare Provider Network and Future Health, 52% of companies are “very” or “fairly” concerned about current NHS waiting time, which may lead their […]
Thriving in the wild: three ways extreme activities help build stronger leaders
For most, leadership is often considered a ‘soft skill’. But according Unmind’s recent Closing the Leadership Skills Gap report, nearly 40% of employees do not believe their manager has sufficient training or the skills to perform their role. Industry experts have warned of “profound” business implications if leaders are not adequately trained. With these findings, […]
The 2025 deadline for statutory maternity, paternity, and sick pay has been confirmed
The government has published the rates for 2025-26 statutory maternity pay, paternity pay, adoption, parental share and sick leave. The new rates are set to take effect on April 6, 2025. The nominal rate of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay will increase from PS184.03 per week to PS187.18. Earnings threshold for these payments, except […]