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Carers’ pensions keep falling behind national average, report shows

Carers in the UK are retiring with significantly lower private pension income compared to the national average, according to the 2025 Underpensioned Report.

Recruitment slowdown continues as permanent placements fall

Permanent appointments fell sharply in May, as employers remain reluctant to commit to long-term hiring amid economic uncertainty.

Young workers drive inclusivity as ‘Brits reject DEI rollbacks’

While the US government keeps moving to halt DEI policies for federal contractors, just 14% of UK respondents said British employers should follow suit

Access to hybrid work still uneven, ONS data shows

More than a quarter of working adults in Great Britain now follow a hybrid work pattern - but access remains divided along education, income and disability lines.

Calling colleague ‘weirdo’ can amount to discrimination, tribunal rules

An Employment Tribunal found that calling a colleague a “weirdo” may constitute discrimination, particularly if the term is directed at an individual with a disability.

WEC urges major overhaul of UK parental leave system

The UK Government must address fundamental flaws in the parental leave system as part of its proposed full review, WEC has warned.

Businesses ‘unprepared for Employment Rights Bill’

UK employers are not ready for new statutory obligations under the Employment Rights Bill, with 58% having "little or no awareness" of the legislative changes

Majority of HR professionals lack workplace support for mental health

A staggering 87 percent of HR professionals in the UK say they do not receive enough support at work, as pressures and reports of burnout grow.

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Big Four accounting firms slash graduate hiring as AI takes on junior tasks

The UK’s largest accountancy firms are cutting back on graduate recruitment as AI increasingly handles entry-level work. Is it an inevitable outcome, or a misstep?
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Visible LGBTQ+ board directors linked to ‘stronger ESG performance and higher firm value’

Firms with openly LGBTQ+ directors on their boards tend to deliver stronger environmental, social and governance performance - and enjoy higher enterprise value.

Employers and Gen Z ‘out of sync’ on skills

There is a growing disconnect between UK employers and Gen Z workers that may be hindering efforts to address persistent skills shortages.

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Exclusive: Burned out and falling behind: Why most leaders are struggling with distributed work

A major new report finds that just 19% of leaders are viewed as “very effective” at managing distributed work.

Hybrid working arrangements ‘here to stay’ despite rollback suggestions

Hybrid working arrangements continue to be widely adopted across UK organisations, with relatively few employers reducing existing flexibility.

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