Workloads remain the leading cause of stress for HR professionals – Ciphr
The results from a survey of over 270 UK HR decision-makers found that just 6.3% of people in HR roles never experience stress at work.
Hundreds of highly skilled jobs to be unlocked by new RAF drones
The RAF is investing an initial £19m into the drones, which are made in the UK and directly support 200 highly skilled engineering jobs.
phs Besafe launches industrial workwear range for manufacturing and engineering
phs Besafe introduces new industrial workwear designed for manufacturing, engineering and automotive sectors with sustainable fabric technology and commercial laundry services.
GMC approves 36 associate training courses, strengthening healthcare workforce standards
The move means that patients, employers and colleagues can be assured that PAs and AAs have the required knowledge and skills to practise safely once they qualify.
Employment Rights Bill risks undermining key worker protections, warns IER
The IER – a think tank supported by academics, lawyers and trade unions – warned that, in its present form, the bill leaves workers vulnerable.
Jersey hits record 64,790 jobs as public sector employment surges
Of these, 54,910 were in the private sector and 9,880 in the public sector.
Ofqual launches strategy to maintain long-term qualification standards
Ofqual has published its new strategy report, pledging to ensure qualifications can be trusted for years to come by students, employers, and wider society.
Care workers should have access to greener and cheaper transport, report argues
Free e-bikes, discounted bus travel and other incentives are needed to encourage low-paid workers to use green transport, according to Campaign for Better Transport's latest report.
Zellis appoints Caroline Rowland as chief people officer
This appointment follows the news that Caroline Drake, Zellis’ outgoing chief people pfficer, will be stepping down in June after six and a half years with the organisation.
BBC backs £9m scheme to support 1,500 Liverpool apprentices
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured £9.2m in unused Apprenticeship Levy to create 1,521 roles in the Liverpool City Region.
Micro-credentials emerging as key driver of career success, report finds
Coursera's report revealed that a majority of students and employers now see these targeted certifications as essential tools for career readiness and advancement.
Business confidence moves to its highest level since before the Budget – IoD
Headcount expectations recovered for the second month running from -4 to +3, the first positive reading since September 2024.
