Career stages shape employee attitudes more than generational differences
Workplace attitudes are influenced more by career stages than by generational stereotypes, according to research from Culture Amp. The findings challenge common perceptions about Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, revealing that trends in commitment, management perceptions, career optimism, and internal communication have remained consistent across generations at similar life and career stages. The […]
Employer NIC contributions reach decade high, with further increases expected
The latest data from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) shows that UK businesses paid £114bn in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in 2024, the highest total in the past decade. This follows an annual increase of 6.8 percent, marking the ninth consecutive rise since 2015. The figure is expected to grow further in 2025 due […]
Assessment of your mental health strategy at work for 2025
By Alison Bromley Head of Partnerships, Onebright By 2025, businesses will have made great strides in their understanding and acceptance of mental health at work. According to reports, 96% of UK’s top companies now provide some form of mental health support for their employees. Statistics show that 15% of adults in the workforce suffer from […]
The Top 10 Counties in the UK for New Business Startups
A new study has revealed that the West Midlands is the best place to start a company in the UK. In the analysis, each county was ranked based on factors which contribute to the success of new businesses, such as business growth rates and average broadband speeds. The 10 best counties in which to start […]
Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal
A property consultant who suffered from early pregnancy morning sickness has been awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji. The Birmingham employment tribunal concluded that the text message she received was “deliberately obscure” but that it was “obvious” that her dismissal was because of morning sickness that […]
Redefining employee relationships for the future of Work (Webinar)
Friday 27 March 2025 at 2:00pm GMT Employee relations must change as well. The core of employee relations is discipline and grievance, but the many interactions between employees and employers can help to prevent disputes from arising. This helps us retain and engage our talent. In association with Civica and Personnel Today, this free webinar […]
In 2024, 57 claims against the tribunals will be based on workplace ‘banter.
The ‘bantering’ of employees in the workplace continues to be a problem for employers. Last year, 57 employment tribunal cases were filed on this topic. GQ Littler conducted research that found bullying and discrimination were two of the most common allegations from disgruntled employees who filed legal actions against their employers. A leading employment law […]
Scottish public sector workers receive the UK’s largest pay increases
Scottish public sector workers are the ones who have seen the largest pay rises in the UK. The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ (IFS) figures show that the public sector salary in Scotland has increased by 5% since 2019. However, there has not been any growth anywhere else in the country. The Scottish government and local […]
Tech workers’ union calls for UK DEI review
The tech workers’ union Prospect has called for a review on the diversity policies adopted by US multinationals in the UK. It wrote to Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee to urge it to investigate fears that certain American businesses use US policy changes in order to undermine UK obligations. In the letter, it was stated […]
Barclays and NatWest have removed climate targets from their bonus schemes
Barclays, NatWest and other businesses have recently dropped climate goals from their incentive schemes for senior executives. Both banking giants are planning to remove sustainability metrics from their annual awards assessments, as businesses around the world shun diversity and environmental targets that relate to pay. The overhaul of NatWest’s remuneration plan could result in its […]