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Frontline Workers ‘Struggle with Caregiving and Demand Flexible Shifts’

Nearly half of UK frontline employees want more control over their hours, including the ability to self-schedule or adjust start times.

Government Moves to Boost Employment for Neurodiverse Workers

The focus will be on practical steps employers can take to support neurodivergent employees and the role of government in removing barriers.

Parenting Costs Now a Major Workplace Wellbeing Concern, Employers Say

The growing awareness underlines significant pressures working parents face in balancing family responsibilities with their jobs.

Majority Back Paid Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss Before 24 Weeks

Statutory bereavement leave currently only applies after 24 weeks of pregnancy, leaving many affected employees without financial support.

Overtime Crisis: British Workers Clock 215 Extra Hours a Year Without Pay

More than two in five staff are not paid for their overtime, effectively working £4,022 for free annually.

Men Retire With ‘Nearly Double the Pension Wealth of Women’

The median private pension savings for men stand at £75,700, while women have just £42,500, a difference of over £33,000.

‘National Sickie Day’ Exposed as a Media Myth, Data Shows

While the UK’s absence rates are rising, they remain lower than some European nations, like Germany's average 20 sick days per year.

Older Workers Facing Silent Mental Health Crisis, Study Reveals

Just 39% of employees aged 55-64 believe their managers are equipped to support mental health, compared to 60% of 18-24-year-olds.

Employee Wellbeing Emerges as a Top Priority for HR Leaders

Budget constraints and growing workplace complexities are hampering efforts to improve the employee experience, however.

UK’s Best-Paid Tech Job is Solutions Architect on £72,600

A study assessed 30 tech roles in the UK and paired them with salary data to see who is being paid the most.
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