Acer and Intel partner to launch Skills for Innovation initiative
Acer and Intel hope to address gaps in digital literacy.
Employer helpline sexual harassment calls surge by 164% – Irwin Mitchell
Employer-side helpline calls about sexual harassment rose by 164% in the most recent quarter, exceeding 100 for the first time
Fake news can damage a company’s reputation, research finds
Researchers found that fake news changes how people think others view a company’s reputation.
10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year as Government cuts red tape
The Government has revealed plans to turbocharge growth industries, with reduced bureaucracy for apprenticeships and new leadership for Skills England.
Migrant care staff share beds, sleep rough and pay thousands in illegal fees, report finds
Some workers have paid more than £20,000 to intermediaries in return for a job before they even arrive, according to Caring at a Cost.
Big Issue Recruit generates £2m in social value
Since its launch in 2022, the programme has delivered over 1,677 hours of training.
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temporary placements decline
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temp placements decline
Unsafe working conditions at Mansfield bus station, says GMB
GMB has raised the alarm after workers reported an increase in anti-social behaviour at the terminal representing the staff.
Wrexham Oscar Mayer ‘fire and rehire’ workers balloted to extend strikes
Around 550 Oscar Mayer workers have been striking since last September.
Lidl increases pay for 28,000 hourly-paid staff nationwide
Entry-level pay will rise to £12.75 nationally, up from £12.40.
Small firms call for £3,000 incentive to help hire new talent
Among small firms that already employed apprentices, 73% said the increased financial support could enable them to hire more in the future.
Two in three white-collar tasks exposed to change due to artificial intelligence, report finds
The findings highlighted an urgent need for government intervention to set a clear direction for AI’s role in daily life.
