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Pension scheme funding levels improves in May as surpluses grow – Broadstone
Chris Rice said: “While markets continue to be volatile, DB pension scheme funding continues to hold steady."
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Recruitment & HR
Majority of business leaders say Employment Rights Bill will harm growth – IoD
49% said they would be less likely to hire new staff, while 36% said they were more likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries.
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Royal London secures £275m buy-in for Grant Thornton Pensions Fund
Mark Sharkey said: "We hope the scale of this buy-in will further strengthen the appeal of our mutual-led proposition for many more trustee boards in the future.”
Featured
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote for further industrial action
The industrial action, which began in January, stems from the council's proposal to restructure pay, potentially resulting in reductions of up to £8,000 per year for some workers.
Health & Wellbeing
Business travel linked to increased work fatigue for professionals – Good Travel Management
Common causes were tight schedules, early starts, disrupted sleep and frequent travel.
Education & Training
Dudley Council maintains accreditation for skills and employment support
The adult and community learning team at Dudley Council was praised for its work in helping borough residents find new training and job opportunities.
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Pension pot needed for comfortable retirement drops to £682,000 – Quilter
For a moderate lifestyle, the pot needed was £415,000, while the minimum needs could be met with £28,000.
Education & Training
ISS launches ‘Healthcare Training Academy’ at University Hospital Hairmyres
The academy will train staff in a mix of virtual and hands-on skills, such as technical tasks, leadership and sustainability.
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Greyfriars regeneration to create 7,000 jobs and boost local economy
The project will also deliver over 1,000 new homes, jobs, green spaces and cultural destinations in the town centre.
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GATES urges employers to hire more disabled workers to expand talent pool
Councillor John Adams said; "We need to do more to support disabled people into the workplace and to gain new skills."
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Most resident doctors find medical training unfair and unsustainable – RCP
Research found that only 44% of respondents were satisfied with the quality of their training and one in four were actively dissatisfied.
Employee Relations
Kuflink named one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work for second consecutive year
Specialist lender Kuflink has been recognised again by The Sunday Times for its commitment to staff wellbeing and community investment.