Recruitment & HR
SDC Trailers to host recruitment open day at Toomebridge site
SDC Trailers is holding a recruitment open day at its Toomebridge facility on 6th September to fill a range of roles as the company continues its expansion.
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Compensation & Benefits
Train drivers, trades and tech roles top list of £60k careers without degrees
As thousands of students recieve their A-Level results today, new labour market data suggests that university is not the only path to a secure and well-paid career.
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SIA takes action against training malpractice to protect security workforce
The move has been designed to protect workers in the sector by ensuring that licence-linked qualifications are credible and consistent across the industry.
Business
GMB urges Government to showcase UK pottery in embassies to protect ceramics jobs
In a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, GMB general secretary Gary Smith said the move would demonstrate tangible backing for workers in the sector, which has been hit hard by rising energy costs.
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Rising side hustle cutlure exposes hidden challenges for workers
According to business accounts expert Joe Phelan, digital platforms have made it easier to launch a small business, but the operational realities are frequently overlooked.
Compensation & Benefits
New wave of technology to fill gaps and make strides in the property profession
REACH UK’s scale-up programme aims to deliver a new wave of innovation that streamlines and advances technology in the property sector.
Business
Bumper raises £8m to launch new platforms and expand across UK and Europe
Automotive fintech Bumper has raised £8m in a Series B extension, taking total funding for the round to £20m, to launch new platforms and scale operations.
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UK GDP growth slows to 0.3% in second quarter of 2025
The UK economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025, down from 0.7% in Q1, as growth in services and construction was partly offset by a fall in production.
Business
David Spear Commercials transfers 60% of the business to an EOT
Transferring to a partial EOT model has enabled David Spear Commercials to remain independent, locally rooted and people led.
News
Barista-quality coffee now a workplace essential, research reveals
Thrive London's research of 1,000 British employees and 100 employers revealed the pivotal role coffee now plays in workplace satisfaction and performance.
Business
Business school candidates undervalue ‘human’ skills compared with employer expectations, GMAC survey finds
GMAC research shows business school applicants prioritise technical skills over teamwork, initiative, and coachability, despite employers rating these “human” skills more highly.
Employee Relations
Less than half of UK employees receive financial wellbeing support, CloudPay warns
Research from payroll provider CloudPay shows only 48% of UK employees are offered financial wellbeing support, as the UK marks National Financial Awareness Day.