Ryan Fowler, Author at Workplace Journal

Contract roles hit 2025 high as UK recruitment market strengthens in September

The UK recruitment market recorded its strongest performance of 2025 so far in September, with contract roles up 10% year-on-year and permanent hiring showing signs of recovery, according to APSCo.

08/10/2025

Featured·News·Recruitment & HR

Healix Health launches precision cancer service to improve outcomes and cut costs

Healix Health has launched a new Precision Cancer Service in partnership with Further, offering genomic testing and expert clinical support to improve employee outcomes and reduce treatment costs.

08/10/2025

Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Most Gen X and Baby Boomers lack formal retirement plans, Just Group warns

Research from Just Group has revealed that most Gen X and Baby Boomer workers have not created formal retirement plans, despite approaching the end of their working lives.

08/10/2025

Featured·News·Pensions & Retirement

Shawbrook warns self-employed still face barriers to mortgages despite improving approval rates

Shawbrook’s latest Home A-Loan report finds that while mortgage rejection rates for self-employed borrowers are falling, many continue to face obstacles despite strong credit histories.

07/10/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News

Mercedes-Benz Vans research links team sports to reduced sick days and higher productivity

More than a third of business owners say staff sickness has fallen thanks to employees playing team sports together, according to new research by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

07/10/2025

Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

IOC opens applications for 2026 Youth Olympic Games Young Reporters Programme

Applications are open for the IOC’s Young Reporters Programme at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, offering 16 aspiring journalists hands-on experience in global sports media.

05/10/2025

Education & Training·Featured·News

Royal Mail doubles apprenticeship levy gifting to £2m to boost SME skills and growth

Royal Mail has pledged another £1m to fund apprenticeships for small businesses through its nationwide Royal Mail Means Business campaign, following strong demand for its initial funding round.

05/10/2025

Education & Training·Featured·News

IAAF launches initiative to improve gender balance in the aftermarket

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation has launched a movement to address gender imbalance in the sector and attract more diverse talent.

01/10/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Vehicle inspections deliver major savings alongside compliance benefits

Analysis of 40,000 inspections by Logistics UK found nearly 60% of HGVs had defects, highlighting both safety risks and potential cost savings.

01/10/2025

Business·Featured·News·Risk Management

Extra time given for Leasing Broker Federation Awards entries

The Leasing Broker Federation has extended the deadline for entries to its 2025 Awards until 10th October following strong demand.

01/10/2025

Featured·News

Sort Group shortlisted for two Investors in People Awards

Sort Group has been named a finalist in two categories at the Investors in People Awards 2025, recognising leadership and its learning and development strategy.

30/09/2025

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

jobmate to launch jobsafe workplace incident reporting app at FORS Conference

jobmate will unveil its new incident reporting app, jobsafe, at the FORS Annual Conference in Birmingham on 23rd October.

30/09/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Technology

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Ryan Fowler

Contract roles hit 2025 high as UK recruitment market strengthens in September

Healix Health launches precision cancer service to improve outcomes and cut costs

Most Gen X and Baby Boomers lack formal retirement plans, Just Group warns

Shawbrook warns self-employed still face barriers to mortgages despite improving approval rates

Mercedes-Benz Vans research links team sports to reduced sick days and higher productivity

IOC opens applications for 2026 Youth Olympic Games Young Reporters Programme

Royal Mail doubles apprenticeship levy gifting to £2m to boost SME skills and growth

IAAF launches initiative to improve gender balance in the aftermarket

Vehicle inspections deliver major savings alongside compliance benefits

Extra time given for Leasing Broker Federation Awards entries

Sort Group shortlisted for two Investors in People Awards

jobmate to launch jobsafe workplace incident reporting app at FORS Conference

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