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Salary sacrifice car schemes ranked as key employee benefit for 2025, research reveals
Research from Tusker found that 31% of HR and benefits professionals saw employee experience as the main focus.
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Employment Rights Bill putting “brakes on hiring”, says BRC
The survey of HR Directors (HRDs) of leading retailers revealed the scale of concerns about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill, which will be debated in the House of Lords today.
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Caring duties leave nearly half of over 60s without pension savings – Phoenix Insights
Research revealed that among those with pension savings, carers had 17% less than the UK average, meaning a shortfall of about £37,000.
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IPA partners with Brixton Finishing School to widen access to advertising careers
Through the partnership, Brixton Finishing School will offer employability support and resources to schools and students that take part.
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BBC to improve workplace culture as it publishes independent review
The report from Change Associates, found no evidence of a toxic culture, but it highlighted key areas for improvement.
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Teachers and NHS workers to recieve pay rises up to 4%, reports The Times
The Times revealed that the independent pay review body for teachers, representing 514,000 staff, has recommended a pay rise close to 4%.
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BCC calls for urgent Government action to tackle youth unemployment
BCC said ministers should set a target to bring the number of young people NEETs down to levels of the Netherlands.
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Green HR practices boost staff-led sustainability innovation, says Durham University research
Embedding green HRM practices can drive employee-led sustainability initiatives and strengthen competitiveness, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
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Over 80,000 jobseekers gain workplace training through Government scheme – DWP
DWP confirmed 86,640 places were offered through sector-based work academy programmes (SWAPs), passing the Government’s target of 80,000.
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Salvation Army brings employment support sessions to Bishop’s Stortford
The service offers help with writing CVs, filling out job applications, searching for training, and confidence building.
Employee Relations
Menopause Advisory Group formed to boost workplace support
Convened by the Government’s Menopause Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, the group discussed the impact menopause can have on workers and current efforts to support women in work.
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Over 5,000 apprentices trained in West Midlands as scheme donations hit £50m – WMCA
The apprenticeship levy transfer fund has helped over 2,500 SMEs with money pledged from larger companies.