Recruitment & HR

CIPD welcomes £338m investment in Connect to Work employment programme

55% of recruiters expect rise in job vacancies – ERF

The research found that only 12% expected vacancies to fall. 

Major investment set to help sick and disabled into work – DWP

Funding worth £338m will go to 15 areas as part of the Connect to Work programme. 

HM Land Registry training programme wins Princess Royal Training Award

HM Land Registry (HMLR) has received a Princess Royal Training Award for its Land Registration Academy, a programme credited with upskilling thousands of staff.

Employment Hero partners with Academy Training to boost apprentice payroll skills

Academy Training’s students will use Employment Hero’s platform as part of their training, giving them practical experience with payroll systems and terms.

Skills shortages could hamper construction recovery despite surge in demand

The survey showed that 33% of firms found it hardest to recruit carpenters, with 32% struggling with roofers and 28% with plumbers and HVAC specialists. 

Lack of workplace financial coaching leaves employees at risk, report reveals

A report from TrinityBridge’s Workplace Financial Wellbeing Services, found that just 26% of employees would turn to a financial adviser, while 87% have never had access to financial coaching.

Deloitte recruits nearly 1,500 graduates and apprentices across the UK

The new intake, which includes 43% based outside London, will join this week, with another 98 starting in December. 

Savills named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for 19th consecutive year

Naomi Chandler said: “At Savills, it remains our number one priority to nurture and retain talent - keeping this award for another year is a real endorsement of this.”

North East Combined Authority ‘Shine’ scheme sees over 100 employers join in two months

The free programme is designed to help improve working conditions, promote inclusivity and support employee wellbeing. 

Liverpool City Council to provide grants to local organisations in youth employment boost

The funding is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and youth unemployment.

Finalists announced for 2025 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards

Now in their fourth year, the awards aim to highlight employers who are taking practical steps to normalise menopause and menstruation in the workplace.