Workplace Journal

Microsoft outage could have damaging effects for payroll Following global issues with Microsoft today, Global Payroll Association warned that there may be knock-on effects for payroll services.

UK employment rate dips while pay growth remains strong, new data reveals UK employment rate falls to 74.4% as unemployment rises to 4.4%, while pay growth remains strong with a 5.7% increase in average regular earnings.

Pensions take centre stage in King’s Speech The King's Speech highlights the government's focus on pensions, introducing measures to boost retirement savings and improve pension management.

Northern Ireland urged to lead the way in support for unpaid carers Carers NI supports the Good Jobs Bill proposal for unpaid carers leave but calls for Northern Ireland to go further by providing paid carers leave.

HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator tool to aid businesses HMRC launches the VAT Registration Estimator to assist businesses in understanding VAT registration requirements and its impact on profits.

Labour workers’ rights plans gain large-scale public backing in TUC poll The TUC has published polling that reveals overwhelming support for the Labour Party's New Deal for Working People.

Third of independent schools withdraw from Teachers’ Pension Scheme Since 2019, 580 schools have notified the Department for Education of their intent to withdraw.

Employers lower salary budgets as employee base stabilises – WTW The overall median pay rise for 2024 fell to 4.6%, compared 5.3% in 2023, as employers reported that a period of high resignation and turnover has passed.

How to combat the top productivity killers in the workplace Staying productive at work can be a real challenge with so many distractions and interruptions.

Legal & General Retail launches DEI framework Legal & General Retail has launched the second edition of its Chief Medical Officer Report, which explores how Group Income Protection (GIP) could help contribute to organisational diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals.