British Steel engages with unions on plan to save jobs, calls for Government action on carbon costs
GMB, Community, and Unite met with bosses from British Steel and presented their plan to maintain a two-blast-furnace operation.
Third of firms hiring for permanent marketing and creative teams, survey finds
This demand is likely being driven by the growing need for digital transformation in the marketing remit.
IoD calls for a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU
The proposed scheme would allow 18-30-year-olds to work and travel freely between each jurisdiction for up to two years.
Nearly a third of unpaid carers in NI forced to leave work due to financial strain
There are 220,000 unpaid carers in Northern Ireland, nearly 60% of whom are women.
Tribunal rules 12 out of 14 Asda retail roles have equal value in equal pay case
Asda shop floor workers have now won two out of the three key stages in their equal pay claim.
Caring for loved ones takes toll on employees’ mental health and relationships, research finds
A survey of 1,000 people aged 45-75 providing care for a relative revealed that three-quarters feel ‘on-call’ for at least half the week.
Aon selected as global benefits adviser for Netherlands-based Nexperia
Nexperia will use Aon’s employee engagement platform, The Benefit Solution, for a range of initiatives.
CIPD to lead Government-funded research into responsible AI adoption
The research will help shape frameworks for ethical and responsible use of AI, and employers’ understanding of skills.
National Minimum Wage hike set to benefit more than three million workers
A further four million workers could benefit from the positive spill-over impacts of the rate increases.
£35m added to State Pension pots using online top-up service
More than 37,000 online payments have been made through the service.
Bangladeshi female entrepreneurs embark on landmark trade mission to the UK
During the visit to UK, they will be showcasing their businesses, meeting investors and exploring new opportunities.
Queen’s University Belfast launches severance scheme to avoid compulsory redundancies
The university has undertaken a number of actions to manage costs in response to financial challenges being faced across the higher education sector.
