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Oracle enhances HCM platform with employee engagement features
The latest enhancements to Oracle's ME employee experience platform provide tools for better communication and event management internally.
Organisational & Employee Development
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Early intervention is key to helping people back to work, says Canada Life
Dan Crook, managing director of Group Protection at Canada Life, expressed strong support for the Mayfield Review’s focus on health and employment.
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TUC calls for urgent action to provide better career pathways and training opportunities
Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary, said employment figures highlight the damaging effects of high interest rates on employment and living standards, urging immediate action from policymakers.
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Employee benefits key to workplace happiness, says Unum UK
Liz Walker said: "For happiness to exist at scale, wellbeing at an individual level must be a priority."
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National Wealth Fund to unlock £70bn of private investment, boosting jobs
The fund will now focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and transport, in turn, boosting employment opportunities.
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Avado introduces CIPD Level 5 plus for HR professionals and qualifications
The Plus package provides a range of valuable extras to help learners develop deeper HR expertise and practical skills.
Education & Training
First Bus opens Colchester learning centre to boost employee skills
This centre is part of a learning initiative developed with Unite the Union, which supports both vocational and non-vocational training.
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School absence cuts future earnings by £750 per day missed, DfE finds
By age 28, these absences also increased the likelihood of claiming benefits and reduced chances of stable employment.
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BMA calls on NHS to introduce ‘scope of practice’ for physician and anaesthesia associates
In 2023, the BMA called for a national pause in the recruitment and expansion of PAs and AAs following evidence that they are working considerably beyond their competencies,
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Employers to prioritise international care workers living in England under new Government rules
From 9th April, 2025, care providers who want to recruit a new worker from overseas will have to first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship.
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Government launches new Board of Trade to support SMEs
The new look Board will be charged with helping businesses, including the country’s 5.5 million SMEs, to boost their exports.
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Invision secures £350,000 to boost job placements in permanent and contract roles
Invision Recruitment is utilising the invoice discounting facility from Skipton Business Finance to increase the number of permanent roles.