Amazon workers to strike for six more months
Amazon warehouse workers based in Coventry, UK, have voted to strike for six more months in a dispute over pay. Almost all (99%) GMB union members who took part...
Read moreDetailsAmazon warehouse workers based in Coventry, UK, have voted to strike for six more months in a dispute over pay. Almost all (99%) GMB union members who took part...
Read moreDetailsPrysmian Group has introduced a new global parental policy to support staff in recognition of “the incredible value of parenthood”. The cable and telecommunications company, which based in Milan,...
Read moreDetailsOne in four (26%) men have been struggling with their mental health for more than five years without feeling able to talk about it at work, according to new...
Read moreDetailsAccenture has gained menopause friendly accreditation in recognition of the support it offers employees around hormonal health. The professional services company, which has UK offices in London, Bristol, Birmingham,...
Read moreDetailsEmployers are being encouraged to make the most of support which is available through employee benefits to help injured or newly ill employees. Group Risk Development (Grid) has found...
Read moreDetailsNearly half of employees say they will be working beyond state pension age, with one in seven claiming they may never be able to afford to retire amid the...
Read moreDetailsNew figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal record wage increases in February to April 2023, but these are still being outstripped by inflation. The UK labour...
Read moreDetailsCare England is calling for care wages to be fully funded by the government from April 2024. In its evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC), the representative body...
Read moreDetailsGlasgow Airport workers are in line for pay increase of 11%, Unite the union has confirmed today (12 June). Around 100 people are set to benefit from the rise...
Read moreDetailsThe Harrods Group Pension Plan, sponsored by Harrods Holding Limited, has completed a £400m full scheme buy-in with Scottish Widows. The deal, which was announced today (12 June), covers...
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