Work-related fatalities fall to all-time low – HSE
08/07/2026A total of 126 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the past year, the lowest number on record, according to the latest annual fatality statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The figure, for 2025/26,…
Coastguards threaten exit in reaction to new contract proposals
08/07/2026Coastguard officers could be set to leave the service in droves after new plans to reclassify their volunteer status following a landmark tribunal decision in January. The Court of Appeal ruling confirmed that coastguard rescue officers (CROs) across the UK…
Global employment at record highs, says OECD
08/07/2026Labour markets in OECD countries remain resilient, with total employment at an all-time high and projected to continue to grow this year and next. However, real wages remain below their levels five years ago in around one-third of OECD countries,…
Can visa fee refunds really unlock growth for UK employers?
08/07/2026The government recently announced plans to reimburse visa costs for fast-growing companies in a bid to supercharge the start-up economy. But how impactful will this measure really be, asks Victoria Welsh? The government’s proposal to reimburse visa costs for certain…
Lidl to pay €170k to manager sacked for alleged timesheet fraud
08/07/2026A supermarket manager accused by Lidl of fraud over his employees’ timesheets has won his claim for unfair dismissal at a Rotterdam court. Sub-district Court Judge JC Halk found that fraud had not been proven and that even if it…
Australian dock workers fight against AI rollout
08/07/2026Australian dock workers are asking for a 28-hour working week in response to plans to increase the use of AI and automation in their work. The Maritime Union of Australia has accused logistics giant DP World of putting workers’ jobs…
John Lewis jobs at risk as it cuts services
07/07/2026Around 200 John Lewis staff could be at risk of redundancy as the retailer closes its bureaux de change and gift-wrapping services. The employee-owned company said the decision to close the foreign exchange counters was due to falling demand, and…
Job scams leave recruiters competing with fakes
07/07/2026The most common methods of contact include email, text and “unsolicited recruiter outreach,” with job boards and networking platforms not far behind. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tribunal ruling highlights dangers of sending GIFs at work
07/07/2026Sending what you think is a humorous GIF to a work colleague may appear harmless, but a ruling by an employment tribunal has illustrated it can be anything but. A female security guard, Ms Ursuleanu, has been awarded almost £14,000…
Leaders say studying abroad improved their skills
07/07/2026The vast majority of respondents in a survey said that their international education strengthened their strategic thinking skills and positively affected their careers. Source: www.hrdive.com