Send Technology Solutions Ltd appoints Will Sparkes as CPO
In his new role, Sparkes will focus on building the company’s talent strategy, supporting its international, remote-first team as it continues to expand.
77% of young people want mental health support at work – Benenden Health
The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
UK construction needs 47,860 extra workers a year to meet demand – CITB
The total extra recruitment needed is 1.8% in the UK, 1.6% in Northern Ireland (1,090 workers), and 2.2% in Greater London (8,460 workers).
Women working night shifts more likely to have asthma, study reveals
University of Manchester research showed women working night shifts had a higher risk of moderate or severe asthma compared to women working only in the daytime.
Young workers fear poor health will force them out of jobs, survey reveals
The survey by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University found 43% of workers aged 16-24 were worried declining health could push them out of work.
Bagnalls launches female-fit PPE bib and brace to improve workplace safety
The contractor worked with Stronghold to design inclusive workwear after finding that existing PPE did not meet the needs of women in the industry.
Government rail contract secures thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
Jonathan Reynolds said: “This is great news for British Steel and a vote of confidence in steelmaking, which will support thousands of skilled jobs for years to come."
Hymans Robertson leads first ‘connected covenant’ superfund deal for CMS Pension Scheme
It was the fourth UK superfund transaction completed by Clara, with Hymans Robertson advising on half of these deals so far.
Default pension savings could help close self-employed retirement gap – Nest Insight
The research found that autosave, a default pension saving mechanism, could give self-employed people better financial security.
Innovate UK launches ‘AI Skills Hub’ with PwC to tackle skills shortage in key industries
Zlatina Loudjeva said: "The Hub aims to increase employability and AI readiness in sectors where there is a clear need."
307 employers earn ERS Silver Award for supporting armed forces staff
The scheme recognised companies that went beyond their armed forces covenant promises, supporting reservists, veterans and military families in the workplace.
