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‘Sandwich generation’ driving surge in stress and burnout consultations, data shows
Adults aged 40 to 60 are driving the highest levels of stress, burnout and mental health consultations on Teladoc Health UK’s platform.
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Hounslow Council launches £7.5bn Golden Mile London regeneration with 25,000 jobs planned
The programme will provide new homes, jobs, workspace, greener streets, better transport and new community facilities.
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UK now top global hub for startup hiring – Deel
Of nearly 100 startups that each raised over $100m (£79m) in funding, 12.2% of cross-border hires were in the UK – the highest share worldwide.
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Hiring confidence surges as employers plan for growth – ManpowerGroup
47% of employers were expanding and 26% were moving into new areas that needed more staff.
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Renfrewshire Council launch care experienced guaranteed interview scheme
The aim is to remove barriers for care experienced people entering the workforce and to give them fair access to council jobs.
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Millions of low-paid women set to benefit from stronger sick pay rights – TUC
The union body estimates around 4.7 million women will benefit from reforms to statutory sick pay due to take effect on 6th April under the Employment Rights Act.
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Hiring slowdown eases as permanent placements steady in February, report finds
According to the latest UK Report on Jobs survey from KPMG and REC, the drop in permanent placements was the smallest since March 2023.
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Most organisations not formally assessing workplace stress, survey finds
The survey from WorkNest found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
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Devon County Council runs initiative to boost employment for care-experienced young people
The initiative targeted care-experienced young people and those aged 18 to 25 who were unemployed and not in education or training.
Education & Training
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly launch Workforce & Skills Strategy event
The strategy aims to improve pathways for residents, strengthen talent pipelines and support skills development in priority sectors.
Education & Training
Highland Council expands apprenticeship and employment opportunities through My Highland Future
The council set out commitments to expand in-house apprenticeship and career development pathways and support local businesses to get involved.
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The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event to launch dedicated student programme
Sessions will cover careers in areas such as engineering, technology, diagnostics, and practical routes into the aftermarket.