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Employers still want English and maths skills despite rule change, says educators
Julie Lawrence said: "Functional skills are still vital for today’s workplace and that’s definitely something we are seeing."
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Pensions & Retirement
Working from home could boost pension pots by over £250,000, Standard Life analysis shows
Employees who redirect commuting savings into their pensions could increase their retirement fund by up to £266,000.
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Ciphr and Endometriosis UK partner to survey HR on menstrual health and workplace support
Claire Williams said: "We’re delighted to be working with Endometriosis UK on this study, and I encourage HR practitioners to share their experiences and perspectives.”
Health & Wellbeing
Resolution Foundation warns Government welfare reforms will drive up poverty despite employment gains
Reforms to disability and health benefits could lead to 250,000 more people in poverty, says Resolution Foundation.
Lead Story
Prime Minister secures UK-EU deal to back British jobs and cut red tape
Thomas-Symonds said: “Britain is back on the world stage with a Government in the service of working people.”
Health & Wellbeing
Young professionals abroad face hidden emotional toll of early career relocation, study finds
New research from emlyon business school reveals that early-career professionals who move abroad often experience significant emotional strain.
Compensation & Benefits
Only 39% of employers believe staff understand their benefits, Towergate finds
Hybrid working is making benefits harder to communicate, with employers turning to digital tools but struggling to make messages relevant.
Compensation & Benefits
Report calls for £2,000 pay rise for care workers to fix staffing crisis
The Fabian Society and UNISON are urging the Government to fund a £1.5bn pay boost for care staff, warning that the social care workforce crisis will worsen without urgent reform.
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Avado awarded CIPD ‘Platinum Centre’ status
Lisa Stevens said: "We’re proud to see our ongoing work in tutor support, programme innovation and learner experience reflected in this recognition.”
Recruitment & HR
Dundee City Council supports SCMA childminding recruitment campaign
The campaign aims to open up flexible job opportunities for local people and increase childcare options for families.
Health & Wellbeing
57% of automotive industry workers report stress as worst wellbeing issue, finds charity Ben
Mental health scores have worsened over the past 12 months, and automotive workers believe employers must do more to support them.
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Architects Registration Board sets out four-step EDI strategy to tackle discrimination
Alan Kershaw said: “This strategy is a bold step toward building a profession that truly reflects the diversity of our society."