Job availability down 22% as economic pressures impact hiring – Tribepad
There were 108,739 roles posted on Tribepad’s platform in 2024, down from 139,308 the previous year.
Government invests £600m to train over 60,000 construction workers
This initiative aims to address skills shortages and support the construction of 1.5 million homes.
Student loan forgiveness could retain 14,000 NHS nurses over a decade, study finds
Research from the RCN found that the number of nurses leaving the Nursing and Midwifery Council register within five years rose by 67% between 2021 and 2024.
Bowker MINI staff partner with Ribble Rivers Trust to plant trees in Ribchester
Chris Eccles said: “It’s always great to get involved with the Ribble Rivers Trust and do something positive for the local environment."
Oracle enhances HCM platform with employee engagement features
The latest enhancements to Oracle's ME employee experience platform provide tools for better communication and event management internally.
BTPS completes £10bn longevity reinsurance
These transactions aim to shield the scheme from costs associated with unexpected increases in member life expectancy.
Debt concerns impact workplace performance for nearly a quarter of employees, research reveals
Research from WEALTH at work found that 23% of UK workers borrowed from family and friends, and 18% took on debt in the past year due to financial worries.
Most employers offer responsible pensions, but few use it as default option – Scottish Widows
Research revealed that 61% of employees were unsure how to make such a switch, indicating a need for more education on pension choices.
Employee benefits key to workplace happiness, says Unum UK
Liz Walker said: "For happiness to exist at scale, wellbeing at an individual level must be a priority."
89% of SMEs enact redundancies post-Autumn Budget – GPA
The Budget increased the national living wage and employer national insurance contributions, putting pressure on businesses.
National Wealth Fund to unlock £70bn of private investment, boosting jobs
The fund will now focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and transport, in turn, boosting employment opportunities.
Financial services sector to boost investment in employee wellbeing – Unum UK
The data revealed 51% of financial services employers plan to invest more in these areas, with 32% of those planning to invest 'a lot more'.
