35% of UK financial firms do not have an apprenticeship scheme – Davies
85% of respondents believed apprenticeship schemes helped build loyalty between participants and their organisation.
Asda strengthens leadership team
Asda has today announced a strengthened leadership team as it re-focusses on its mission to satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs.
Global talent shortage to reach 85.2 million by 2030, research finds
Sarah Dennis at Towergate Employee Benefits, said: “Finding and securing the top levels of expertise and experience from around the world is becoming harder than ever."
Cautious optimism for 2025 despite financial services face hiring slowdown
Morgan McKinley’s latest data shows a significant decline in job availability in London’s financial services sector, but forecasts resilient wage growth and modest GDP recovery in 2025.
‘Brain drain’ for rural areas as London boasts England’s highest graduate retention, research finds
London was the only region in the UK where graduates were more likely to stay than non-graduate residents.
Government must put staff challenges at forefront of NHS change, experts warn
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “NHS workers are on their knees struggling to cope with current demands, which are at an all-time high."
Bet365 boss takes 43% pay cut as employee numbers swell
The firm grew from 7,177 employees to 8,673 in the 53 weeks to 30th March 2024.
63% of financial services businesses struggle to attract younger talent, survey finds
A survey revealed 63% of senior managers in UK financial services believe a lack of digital skills is an issue in their workforce.
How role models can inspire girls in maths and finance
Feryal Nadeem, chief risk officer at OneFamily, discusses the importance of female role models in inspiring girls in maths and finance-related industries.
One in 10 carers have given up work to handle responsibilities – Just Group
New research from Just Group found one in 10 of 1,000 carers had given up work while two in 10 (21%) had reduced their working hours.
UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% – ONS
Payrolled employees fell by 5,000 in October 2024 on the month but increased by 95,000 (0.3%) over the year, reaching 30.4 million.
Quarter of SMEs consider cutting jobs to cope with Budget fallout – GPA
National Insurance contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025.
