AI policy gaps in the workplace could undermine productivity, study finds
Red Eagle Tech found that 54.5% do not have a clear or enabling policy on how to use AI tools at work.
Confidence gap widens for NEETs in 2026, index finds
The McDonald’s Youth Confidence Index 2026 showed 44% of NEETs had a clear plan for their career, compared with 66% of other young people.
McDonald’s UK launches in-person work experience programme
The new in-person work experience programme will offer 2,500 paid placements in its first year for young people across the UK.
35% of managers lack confidence on neurodiversity adjustments – VinciWorks
30% described managers as not very confident, and only 6.5% said managers were very confident.
UK workers rush to build AI skills to fill talent gap, research reveals
Despite 78% of UK organisations now using AI tools in some form, only around a third reported seeing tangible benefits, LinkedIn data revealed.
NatWest Group to expand financial education programme into UK workplaces
The bank will extend its free Financial Foundations programme to 50,000 people in workplaces and community groups.
Government to fund 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships
A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas will get support to apply for medical courses, with £2.3m of funding.
Younger workers less confident about financial future, research finds
The study from WEALTH at work showed only a fifth (20%) felt on track to meet financial goals.
INTERVIEW: Improving retirement outcomes as workplace pensions evolve
Max Gist, head of business development at People’s Pension, explores new trends shaping the DC pensions market.
AI training falling short for tech workers, research reveals
While 87% of tech employees reported that their organisation offers some form of AI guidance, only 58% have received formal training, research from La Fosse revealed.
Arm and Savills named top employers for students and graduates in 2026 – Higherin
Savills was named the top undergraduate employer, with students giving high ratings for training and skill development.
UKSE backs YMCA bursary scheme to help young people into work
UKSE has partnered with YMCA North Staffordshire to fund employability bursaries supporting under-25s with the practical costs of securing work.
