Stalling Automation: Hidden Risks from Postponing Investments in Technology
Jason Spry, Portfolio Leader for Process Automation at Ricoh Europe The workplace of today is always changing. The workplace is constantly evolving. With the rapid introduction of new technology, the changing expectations of multi-generational workers, and the ongoing hybrid work debate, optimising employee experience has become increasingly difficult. Our recent research has revealed that automation […]
Broadstone’s pension forecasts for 2025
Broadstone, a financial services consultancy, has released its predictions for the pensions market in 2025. The firm focuses on possible developments, government reviews and areas that require reform. David Brooks (Head of Policy, Broadstone) shared his insights on future pension adequacy and state pension considerations. He also discussed tax relief, frauds, and death benefit benefits. […]
Rebecca Mullins: Transforming payroll talent experience and why it is business critical
In today’s workplace, the term “business-critical” is overused. It’s perfectly appropriate in the context of payroll. Paying employees correctly is vital and contractually required. will fuel employee stress, and attrition will rise if you don’t do this. It is important to provide excellent payroll experiences not only for retaining and attracting talent but also for […]
UK labour market outlook uncertain post budget
According to data from Indeed, the UK’s employment market outlook is uncertain after October’s budget announcement. The global recruitment platform warned that while the economy in general outperformed the low expectations for this year, the job postings could drop by 24% next year. The 2025 Jobs & Hiring Trends Report revealed that the UK has […]
Bosch will cut up to 10,000 jobs from Germany
The deputy chairman of Bosch’s supervisory board has said that the company plans to cut between 8,000 and 10, 000 jobs in Germany. As it struggles to remain competitive on the international market, the automotive supplier is cutting costs further. Frank Sell, chairman of the Bosch Mobility Solutions division’s main works council and also chairman, […]
Unions label the 2.8% wage increase proposal as an insult
Unions are angry and hinting at future strikes after ministers wrote to pay review bodies, recommending that public sector workers receive a 2.8% pay increase for 2025/26. The National Education Union called it “a warning to the government”, while the Unite Union called the offer made to NHS employees an “insult”. The government does not […]
LGBT veterans to receive compensation of up to 70k PS
According to reports, veterans who have been forced to leave the Army due to their sexuality can receive compensation of up to PS70,000. In 2000, the ban on lesbians, gays and bisexuals serving in the Army ended. Transgender people are allowed to serve as of 2014. John Healey, the Defence Secretary, will announce on 12 […]
It’s time for employers and women to get back to work.
When women leave early work due to menopause, they face financial and social challenges. Women who leave work early due to menopause face not only physical symptoms, but also financial difficulties, social isolation and a certain stigma that still exists in society. To overcome these obstacles, women must combine workplace awareness with financial planning and […]
Teamwork redefined – How to create a collaborative culture at work
We have all been to some sort of teambuilding activity at some point. It doesn’t matter if you left feeling reinspired, or like a character on The Office. The goal is to build trust and relationships to support team success. How long has it been since you took part in a team-building event? It is […]
APSCo says that zero-hours reforms must exclude agency workers
According to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies, zero-hour reforms shouldn’t apply to agency workers. The professional staffing industry trade group is asking for an exemption, claiming that the current proposals are “not fit for purpose”. It warns that guaranteed hours for agency workers are not only undesirable but also impractical, for both employers and […]