Ofsted finds Armed Forces training adequate but highlights delays, poor facilities and ill-fitting kit
The watchdog found that all establishments inspected provided good or outstanding training, with no institution judged inadequate.
Mortgage industry wellbeing sees minor improvements, as one in five still struggle
The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) has published the findings of its 2025 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey, highlighting improvements in workplace support and professional satisfaction.
Gen Z may need over £3m for a comfortable retirement, Rathbones warns
Based on Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) standards for a “comfortable” lifestyle, Rathbones calculated that a single 25-year-old would need £3.1m by age 65 to fund 25 years of retirement.
Hybrid work emerges as top choice as jobseekers turn away from fully remote roles, study finds
The findings from CV LIbrary signalled a clear shift in working preferences and a growing desire for balance and healthy living.
75% of energy professionals report workforce shortages, AEE warns
The 2025 Energy Jobs & Market Trends Survey highlighted a growing mismatch: demand for energy efficiency remains strong, but the people needed to deliver it are increasingly scarce.
One in three school staff give medical care without proper training, GMB warns
The union’s report found staff providing intimate and complex care, often without adequate preparation.
One in five agency workers say AI is increasing workloads and fuelling burnout
The report from Resource Guru warned that hidden AI-related tasks are driving unsustainable pressure and rising burnout across the industry.
Gen X faces retirement gap that could leave them poorer than their parents – PensionBee
According to the firm’s 2025 Pension Landscape report, savers over 50 hold pension pots far smaller than required to maintain living standards in later life.
BMA warns Reform UK immigration plan risks deepening NHS staffing crisis
BMA council chair Dr Tom Dolphin said the plan “will cause a great deal of anxiety and distress to our much-needed and valued international workforce, including international doctors, who are the backbone of the health services in the UK and who the population owes so much to.”
Businesses anticipate rise in union activity following Employment Rights Bill
Over half of businesses (53%) expect an increase in union activity if plans to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition go ahead.
Two-thirds of workers say career growth is just an illusion, survey finds
According to the Ghost Growth report from MyPerfectResume®, 65% said they have experienced “superficial growth” in their careers.
Neurodiverse teams boost workplace innovation and productivity, HLB finds
The report highlighted the distinctive strengths neurodivergent professionals bring to teams, including advanced pattern recognition and unconventional problem-solving.
