
Logistics workforce crisis will worsen unless employers overhaul job design, warns Timewise
Research carried with Trust for London found that poor job design in logistics is driving sickness, safety risks and recruitment shortages across the sector.

Research carried with Trust for London found that poor job design in logistics is driving sickness, safety risks and recruitment shortages across the sector.

Steven Eckett of Gilson Gray discusses how the Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens worker rights and raises expectations on employers.

The warning from Capital on Tap comes as updated wage rates are set to be introduced at the start of the new tax year.

Miles joins from Legal & General (L&G), where he spent eight and a half years.

Other flexible jobs highlighted included virtual assistant, recruitment roles, social media manager, travel consultant or agent, and pet sitter.

The campaign is open to both experienced technicians and those new to the industry.

The move aims to boost support for young people aged 16 to 24 who are out of work or training.

The acquisition of Mentor will add to its existing services and expand its offering to businesses needing HR and health and safety support.

Strive Training said improving both AI literacy and confidence could play a key role in supporting people back into the workforce.

Research from VinciWorks found that while 81% planned to increase efforts around sexual harassment prevention, fewer than one in 20 (5%) rated their current training as excellent.

Construction and retail were named the joint riskiest industries to work in the UK in 2026, according to a Risk Index published by online training provider iHasco.

According to MyPerfectCV, 14% of employees said they work fully remotely, while a further 26% to 28% followed hybrid schedules.
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