Wage Subsidy Scheme launched to support Doncaster employers hiring young people
The scheme was launched across South Yorkshire to help young people aged 16 to 30 who are not in employment, education or training.
Inflexible work hours linked to poorer physical health for workers, research finds
The University of Manchester found jobs where staff could not attend healthcare appointments during normal hours were linked to poorer health.
Systemic barriers drive gender pension gap, report finds
The figures from the University of Edinburgh highlighted lower earnings, employment gaps, and part-time work due to child rearing, plus more unpaid care, as main reasons for the gap.
Personal Group partners with DocHQ to expand employee wellbeing support
Personal Group has formed a new partnership with DocHQ to strengthen access to affordable healthcare for employees.
UKSPF funding boosts leisure careers across North East Derbyshire
People gained qualifications for roles like leisure attendant, gymnastics instructor, swimming teacher and NPLQ trainer assessor.
New Skills and Volunteering fair supports over 50s back into work
The fair set up by the DWP (Jobcentre Plus) with Tendring4Growth, Tendring District Council’s (TDC’s) economic development initiative, was held in Jaywick Sands.
M&G BPA sales up 65% in 2025
M&G completed 11 bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transactions in 2025, delivering new business volumes of £1.5bn, with £1.0bn written in Q4 alone.
Barnett Waddingham takes on full pension service for Greencore UK scheme
The move brings all pension services under one adviser and aims to improve communication and efficiency.
UKGBE positions skills and training as answer to rising unemployment and aftermarket shortages
With UK unemployment rising and skills gaps widening, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is putting training, careers and workforce development at the centre of its 2026 show.
Deel sets Guinness World Records™ title with global virtual hiring event
Deel has set a new Guinness World Records™ title for the 'Largest online hiring event' after attracting 6,848 attendees to a live virtual recruitment event.
Employers urged to put wellbeing and culture at the heart of workplace AI adoption
Employers at the latest PLG on Workplace Wellbeing roundtable were were told to create cultures where staff could safely try new tools, learn by doing and make work run more smoothly.
Workers see flexible working as more valuable than hybrid working – Avilio
The preference for flexible working was highest among those aged 35 to 54 (45%) and those aged 55 and over (42%).
