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Great British Energy – Nuclear launches early careers programme on International Youth Day
The initiative forms part of the company’s commitment to investing in the next generation of nuclear professionals.
Recruitment & HR
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“Bold action” still needed to continue addressing Tory jobs failures, says TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “Years of Tory cuts and underinvestment have left big challenges in the jobs market – including continued growth in the use of insecure zero hours contracts."
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40% of employers admit take-up of employee benefits is left for employees to initiate
In the same research, GRiD found that 71% of employers anticipated that they will struggle with recruitment this year.
Education & Training
Pertemps Network Group launches video series to inspire young people in careers
Created alongside three major UK employers – Boots UK, My Policy and the William Mitchell Group – the series brings real-world workplace insights directly into classrooms.
Lead Story
Action needed to support youth employment as labour market continues to cool – CIPD
The warning comes as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a continued drop in job vacancies, now at levels last recorded in early 2015.
Education & Training
Places for People launches new benchmark qualification for housing managers
PfP’s new Service in Housing Pathway will combine housing and customer service training.
Business
Thrive acquires Huler to create AI-powered employee experience platform
By combining Huler’s UX-first smart intranet, Thrive’s AI-powered learning tools, and mentoring expertise from Guider, the companies aim to deliver a “truly AI-first employee experience."
Compensation & Benefits
UK unemployment rises to 4.7% as payrolled employees fall for tenth month in a year
ONS data shows a drop of 149,000 payrolled employees in the year to June 2025, with vacancies down for the 37th consecutive period and unemployment edging higher.
Recruitment & HR
Four in five UK firms have relocated staff abroad but most lack full preparation
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits shows 79% of UK employers have relocated staff overseas, yet only 36% feel their employees are fully prepared for the new way of living.
Employee Relations
UK’s largest toy retailer to become fully employee owned
Gary Grant, who founded the company in 1981, will hand over control of the family-owned business, which now operates 160 shops across the country.
Education & Training
NHS to overhaul recruitment for newly qualified nurses and midwives
Under the new plan, NHS providers will begin hiring staff before vacancies formally arise, with recruitment based on projected need rather than current headcount.
News
Three-quarters of Scottish employers hit by rising National Insurance costs – CIPD
The report highlighed that the impact is being felt most in the hospitality and care sectors, and among employers with a higher proportion of young workers.