Education & Training
SMEs prioritise upskilling staff as labour market tightens
Nearly half of UK SMEs plan to upskill existing staff in 2025, according to Shawbrook research, as firms adapt to recruitment challenges.
Education & Training
Education & Training
Rygor Group secures Great Place to Work recognition for fourth year
Rygor Group has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year, with employees praising its values, rewards and culture.
News
Automotive charity Ben expands support amid job losses
With UK automotive suppliers announcing thousands of redundancies, Ben is raising awareness about its 'Work, health and wellbeing' support.
Education & Training
HBF launches college partnership to help construction students secure jobs
Builders will help shape course content, lead workshops, support classroom learning, offer work placements and host site visits.
Education & Training
SELECT backs Scotland’s Housing Emergency Action Plan, warns of skills shortage
Jim Cooper said: “I genuinely feel the industry will be in a critical period if it doesn’t ensure that enough skilled labour is coming through."
Employee Relations
Blake Morgan and Suzy Lamplugh Trust partner on workplace safety
The partnership will see a series of online and in-person sessions designed to help employers understand their legal duties around harassment.
Recruitment & HR
NHBC launches 30 trainee roles to address house building skills shortage
The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.
News
Growing demand sees HETA send record cohort to employers
82 apprentices, including electricians, engineers, process operators, fitters and welders, have completed their first year and moved into industry placements.
Lead Story
City of London Corporation partners with CLF to help 17,000 Londoners into work
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.
Business
NEC Birmingham to host UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June 2026
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will return on 3rd–4th June 2026 with new features including the Ignite Arena and Business Management Theatre.
Education & Training
Jessamy Staffing Solutions launches midlife workplace training course
The course is aimed at leaders, HR professionals and managers, giving them practical tools to support staff through midlife transitions.
Education & Training
TQUK and National Talent Academy partner to deliver soft skills training
The Level 3 Award in Essential Work Skills offers training in portable skills, financial literacy, public speaking, and developing a winning mentality.