80% to 76% decline in skills, survey suggests UK’s skills gap may have passed its peak
ManpowerGroup’s Talent Shortage Survey was published today and showed a decline in the volume of organisations reporting skills shortages.
Regional pay divide shows Government must follow through on plans for growth – Centre for Cities
Salaries in London are nearly £20,000 higher than in Burnley, Huddersfield and Middlesbrough.
Council-owned company employees paid less than town hall staff, says UNISON
Thousands of workers employed by council-owned trading companies are paid less and receive inferior pensions than town hall staff.
APSCo calls for urgent collaboration to tackle healthcare workforce crisis
APSCo called for partnerships between NHS employers and other stakeholders to deliver the long-term workforce plan.
Nine in 10 employers learn of neurodivergence after hiring staff, survey finds
HR Dept LTD said that candidates often avoid disclosing their neurodivergence at interview due to the fear of their success being impeded by discrimination.
Unite hosts meeting at Stormont as part of campaign to restore Winter Fuel Payment
The meeting will include updates on the Winter Fuel Payment changes, the equality impact assessment, and the Fuel Poverty Strategy.
Half of UK workers say employers’ actions align with ethical promises, research finds
32% said they would leave their job if their employer’s commitment to ESG principles was not aligned with their own.
Man U, Five Guys and Subway face ‘fire and rehire’ threat, unions warn
Thousands of staff at Bidfood could now be sacked and reemployed on worse terms and conditions, according to GMB and Unite.
Employer spending on wellbeing benefits declines further in 2024, report finds
Employer spending on wellbeing benefits has fallen by 13% since 2022, with a 10% drop recorded in 2024 alone.
Support for benefits claimants able to get back to work could make Government £10bn – House of Lords
Report found that the Government is now spending more on incapacity and disability benefits than on defence.
Birmingham named most stressed city in the UK according to a new study
Birmingham has been named the most stressed city in the UK which highlighted significant challenges faced by workers in the region.
North East outstrips South as pay rise capital of the UK, report finds
People working in the North of the UK were the most likely to have received a pay rise last year compared to colleagues in the South.
