
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.

The apprenticeship levy transfer fund has helped over 2,500 SMEs with money pledged from larger companies.
The AI Works report revealed the UK’s current lag in AI usage at work, despite soaring public interest.
Research revealed that 53% of the female SME owners surveyed said they felt pressure to prove themselves more than male business owners.

The report by WoRC, entitled 'Safeguarding Sponsored Workers: A UK Workplace Justice Visa', outlined urgent reforms based on a six-country comparative study.

The investigation found that the impact of staff fatigue on both patient safety and workforce wellbeing is not being addressed within current NHS systems.

The campaign features a series of interviews with senior industry leaders Nigel Duffield (PHINIA Delphi), Steve Jarnet (Corteco UK) and Neil Grant (HELLA UK).

Under the agreement, the workers will receive a 6.5% pay increase in the first year and a further 3.5% uplift in the second year.

Raj Singh said: “Anyone looking for a new challenge, do get in touch and be part of one of the region’s fastest growing and most successful teams.”

Nearly 1,000 checks have already been completed with more booked in, but spaces remain for workplaces to take part.

The campaign highlights the role of HR professionals in keeping businesses running amid complex legislation, administrative pressures and recruitment challenges.

The campaign is aimed at ensuring every child in work is protected and all employers are aware of their responsibilities.

Research revealed that 18% of workers said knowing how to use AI properly would improve their company’s performance.
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