Health service urged to improve support for disabled staff and students
At UNISON's 2024 national health conference, the focus was on enhancing support for disabled NHS staff and students, with calls for reasonable adjustments and better policies.
South West health workers secure lump sum after strikes
Following strikes, South West health workers in Wiltshire and North Devon secure a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus, with UNISON calling for equal treatment for all health workers.
IR35 reforms continue to challenge UK contractors, finds IPSE report
55% of contractors have turned down work in the past year because the roles were classified as 'inside IR35', reflecting ongoing concerns about the legislation's impact on flexible working.
Business leaders predict AI to necessitate new workforce skills, says World Employment Confederation report
Recent research by the World Employment Confederation uncovers concerns among business leaders about upskilling employees in the face of AI advancements.
Leigh Ann Schell appointed as Vantage Towers’ new CHRO
Leigh Ann Schell joins Vantage Towers as CHRO, bringing extensive experience to further develop the HR strategy amidst the company's rapid growth.
Bright Network survey reveals students’ use of Generative AI in job applications
A Bright Network survey reveals that over half of students are using generative AI to aid their job applications.
RCN campaigns for significant nursing pay reform
RCN pushes for nursing pay structure reform, highlighting undervaluation and workforce crisis, aiming for significant changes since Agenda for Change.
Clark Contracts opens applications for trainee and apprentice positions post-careers events
Clark Contracts is now accepting applications for trainee and apprentice roles following their 8th annual Careers Events in Scotland.
Ministry of Justice considers legal changes to encourage organisational apologies
The Ministry of Justice, alongside Lord Bellamy KC, has initiated a consultation aimed at updating legal frameworks to facilitate apologies from organisations to individuals they've wronged, particularly spotlighting child sexual abuse cases.
Acorn by Synergie’s Plymouth branch wins Agency of the Year 2024
Acorn by Synergie's Plymouth branch has been awarded Agency of the Year 2024 by Seetec Pluss for its exemplary work in helping local job seekers find and progress in employment
UBIO launches new platform to streamline job applications
UBIO introduces a new platform aimed at job boards to streamline the application process, reducing friction for applicants and enhancing efficiency, which is expected to double the number of completed applications.
460 Dounreay power station workers set for strike action
Nuclear Restoration Services workers overwhelmingly back action in pay dispute
