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Benefex and Benify merge to form Benifex
The platform delivers personalised experiences for employees, ensuring they receive relevant benefits and rewards.
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Employer helpline sexual harassment calls surge by 164% – Irwin Mitchell
Employer-side helpline calls about sexual harassment rose by 164% in the most recent quarter, exceeding 100 for the first time
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10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year as Government cuts red tape
The Government has revealed plans to turbocharge growth industries, with reduced bureaucracy for apprenticeships and new leadership for Skills England.
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Big Issue Recruit generates £2m in social value
Since its launch in 2022, the programme has delivered over 1,677 hours of training.
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UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temporary placements decline
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temp placements decline
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Lidl increases pay for 28,000 hourly-paid staff nationwide
Entry-level pay will rise to £12.75 nationally, up from £12.40.
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Small firms call for £3,000 incentive to help hire new talent
Among small firms that already employed apprentices, 73% said the increased financial support could enable them to hire more in the future.
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Strip back the Equality Act to protect genuinely disadvantaged, says IEA Report
The report argued that the UK’s anti-discrimination measures should focus solely on outlawing direct discrimination.
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Government starts with AI Growth Zones to initiate Plan for Change
Local and regional authorities across the UK are being encouraged to put their communities forward to become dedicated hotbeds for AI.
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Unite wins recognition agreement with Siemens Mobility
Workers on the factory floor will now have formal union recognition for areas like health and safety and disciplinary hearings.
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Sheffield refuse workers vote to continue strikes in dispute against Veolia
Sharon Graham said: "Despite Veolia's game playing and its refusal to do what is fair and right, the workers have remained strong and have reaffirmed their strike mandate."
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Older staff benefit more from feedback and support than younger workers, research finds
The researchers also found that when older workers give feedback and support to colleagues it positively impacts their performance.