Immigration White paper: strict restrictions on overseas recruitment
According to the new immigration measures proposed today in the immigration white paper, the government will “radically reform” UK’s Immigration System. Labour claims that the immigration system it inherited from its predecessors when it took power in the summer of last year was “chaotic”. Strict controls will be implemented on overseas recruitment, and employers must […]
Wellbeing Isn’t a Perk. It is a legal duty.
Opinion – We should stop treating well-being as a perk I believe that the way in which most organizations approach workplace wellness is fundamentally flawed. The benefit is still presented as supportive, helpful and even optional. This mindset is risky and outdated. It’s not just shortsighted to fail to manage mental health and stress at […]
How to convert age gaps into competitive advantages
The modern workforce has not only become diverse, but also more complex. Four generations are working together for the first time ever in history. Baby Boomers and Gen X are a melting pot of innovation and experience, but they can also be a minefield. Another generation thrives on the flexibility. Some people prefer face-to-face meeting, […]
Burnout, career breaks, and job changes: The restless generation
Concerns around health, wellbeing and a desire for flexibility are changing the working habits of younger workers, who are more likely to take extended sick leave, switch careers or industries, and accept lower-paying jobs in exchange for a better work-life balance, according to research. Data provided to HR review by consultancy Barnett Waddingham shows that […]
It’s time to stop avoiding difficult conversations and start tackling them head-on
A survey found that 80% workers avoid uncomfortable conversations at work and delay them as long as possible. Burying your head in the ground won’t help. It could even worsen the situation or damage your relationships. It’s better to remove the band-aid and deal with it directly. You can avoid awkwardness and maintain your relationship […]
TPT launches multi-employer CDC Pension Scheme
TPT Retirement Solutions has designed a multi-employer collective definable contribution (CDC) scheme that it plans to launch before the end of this year. TPT announced that it would launch its own CDC program in response to Torsten Bell’s announcement made last month. CDC pensions is a new type of scheme that bridges the gap between […]
5 Gut Health Strategies for a Productive Workplace and Burnout Reduction
Gut health is becoming a major player in the UK as employers struggle with rising absenteeism, burnout and staff turnover. The gut-brain communication path between the brain and gut is now being recognised by science as having a strong influence on work-related stress, focus and mood. Signe Svanfeldt is a Lead Nutritionist for Lifesum. She […]
Breaking the silence on mental health in manufacturing
Breaking the Silence: Why manufacturing must talk about mental Health By Floor van Griensven, Chief People Officer, Trivium Packaging Mental Health is still a taboo topic in many workplaces. But in manufacturing this silence is often more pronounced. As someone who works in an industry that is traditionally male-dominated, I have seen how deeply ingrained […]
ONS: Slower wage growth but rising unemployment
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a decline in regular earnings alongside a rise in unemployment. Annual growth in employees’ average regular earnings (excluding bonuses) stood at 5.6% in the three months to March 2025. This is down from 5.9% the previous month and the lowest figure […]
Nissan to cut 15% of jobs globally
Nissan has announced plans to cut an additional 11,000 jobs globally over the next two years as part of a recovery plan. The cuts are on top of the 9,000 job cuts it earmarked in November and, in total, account for 15% of its workforce of around 134,000. The Japanese carmaker also said it would […]