Wakefield chosen to pilot major overhaul of UK jobcentre system
The pilot project - referred to as a Pathfinder - aims to move away from a standardised, centrally-driven model and introduce services tailored to local needs.
Government unveils Pension Schemes Bill to boost retirement savings for 20 million workers
In what ministers have hailed as a "transformative moment" for retirement savings, the legislation aims to make pensions easier to manage, deliver better returns, and funnel billions into the UK economy.
CIPD Trust’s HR mentoring programme sees half of participants promoted to senior roles
So far, 124 mentees have taken part across 10 cohorts, and at least half have moved into senior positions such as HR director or chief people officer.
TPR welcomes ‘once in a generation’ Bill to improve pension outcomes
Nausicaa Delfas also welcomed the Government’s ‘Workplace Pensions - a roadmap’ document, calling it a strategy for a futureproofed private pensions system.
Busy Bees achieves silver RoSPA award for health and safety
Julia Small said: “Busy Bees should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award."
3t appoints new head of net zero to boost clean energy training initiatives
Dan Taylor said: “As we move toward a low-carbon future, I believe that the need for a skilled, adaptable workforce has never been more critical than now.”
Employee theft cases top 4,500 in the past year – Zurich UK
Zurich’s claims included a £249,229 loss at a high-end jeweller, £63,439 at a furniture company, and £50,000 at a medical centre.
UK pension assets reach £3.2trn with shift towards bonds – PPI
PPI estimated that 6% of the £3.2trn was invested in UK productive assets such as private equity, property and other alternatives, mainly led by DB schemes.
AI threatens job security and pay for creative workers, report reveals
David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."
Ofsted pledges stronger mental health support for teachers in wake of Ruth Perry tragedy
Matthew Purves, national director of the Ofsted Academy, laid out the new safeguarding measures now in place and reaffirmed the regulator’s commitment to protecting the mental health of those it inspects.
BVA opens nominations for 2025 Wellbeing Awards
Supported by ManyPets, the awards highlight teams that have adopted the BVA good veterinary workplaces initiative.
Increased employee volunteering could boost UK business by £32.5bn, report reveals
The research, commissioned by national charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimated that each employee in professional or managerial roles could contribute an extra £5,239 in productivity every year.
