Recruitment & HR
Ikea recruiting players for paid positions in virtual store on Roblox
Ikea is recruiting 10 players for paid positions in its virtual store on Roblox, launching June 24th, to showcase non-linear career journeys.
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Unite calls for “concrete job plan and serious investment” for Great British Energy
Unite urges Labour to provide detailed plans and serious investment for creating well-paid, green-skilled jobs under the Great British Energy initiative.
Business
NEN lays out policy for supporting UK’s small and micro businesses
NEN outlines policy to boost UK’s economy by supporting small and micro businesses, focusing on finance, skills, and social value.
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Career dissatisfaction high as many UK workers seek change, research reveals
One in four UK workers are unhappy with their careers, with many seeking a change. Research by Indeed and St. James’s Place highlights the need for better awareness of fulfilling career options.
Employee Relations
Employers boost health and wellbeing support but face ongoing employee issues
Nearly 74% of employers offer more health and wellbeing support now, but issues like quiet quitting persist. Targeted support is essential, says Towergate Health & Protection.
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Beth Young joins ViewHR as senior HR consultant
Beth Young joins ViewHR as a senior HR consultant, bringing extensive experience and a passion for pragmatic, commercially-focused HR practices.
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Black female leaders take more career risks than other leaders, finds research
Research from Durham University Business School finds black female leaders take more career risks than other leaders, highlighting persistent challenges over 200 years.
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Long-term sickness risks £18bn black hole under Conservatives as Lib Dems call for mental health MOTs
Long-term sickness could cost the economy £18.3 billion under Conservatives. Lib Dems propose mental health MOTs to address crisis.
Health & Wellbeing
Research shows shift in attitudes towards sickness absence and need for improved wellbeing strategies
Winckworth Sherwood research reveals increased acceptance of taking time off when unwell and calls for improved workplace wellbeing strategies to reduce sickness absence.
Global HR
Savills launches new Workforces Index to identify future talent hotspots
Savills launches its Workforces Index, identifying Tokyo, New York, and Seoul as top talent hotspots for global occupiers.
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“Time to take more action” – Women in Finance call for further education on gender disparities
From the gender pay gap and issues surrounding familial leave, to workplace confidence, the panel sought to provide real, practical solutions for women operating within the sector.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
40% of LGBT+ employees feel more isolated at work than five years ago – Randstad UK
Victoria Short, chief executive of Randstad UK, said: “These findings are a stark reminder that discrimination against LGBTQI+ workers remains a significant issue in the workplace."