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.
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Majority of UK employees want ethical AI training as usage grows – Photoroom
Research revealed that 18% of workers said knowing how to use AI properly would improve their company’s performance.
Bee Lighting expands with £150,000 funding boost from Community Investment Enterprise Fund
Redditch-based Bee Lighting is increasing production and creating new jobs after securing £150,000 in CIEF funding delivered by BCRS Business Loans.
Just Group completes £28m buy-in for ELG pension scheme
The deal covers the benefits of 180 members, including 99 deferred members and 81 pensioners.
Language skills now critical to workforce access as EU migration rises 63%
Research from Preply revealed that a growing number of EU nations require applicants to demonstrate formal language proficiency as part of their residency and integration policies.
Government launches pension pot consolidator to boost retirement savings by £1,000
Unveiled today, Thursday 24th April, by Pensions Minister Torsten Bell, the initiative will introduce a small pensions pot consolidator as part of the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill.
Burnout on the rise for Gen Z workers, as two thirds confess to not switching off from work
Click Offices analysed data from across the UK to see the impact of burnout on the workforce.
Compensation & Benefits
Low pay and poor career progression holds back early years childcare workforce – NFER
Only 49% of early years staff said there were opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers.
The Code Zone launches employee benefit to upskill the next generation
With demand for tech skills outpacing supply, this initiative gives companies the opportunity to support their staff and invest in the future workforce at the same time.
Recruitment & HR
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.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Social housing tenants nearly twice as likely to be out of work, research finds
Research from L&W, CtW and the IES found those in work are twice as likely to be in lower-skilled jobs and are paid on average a third less than people in other tenures.
Majority of disabled doctors face barriers and consider leaving profession – BMA
34% of those surveyed said they had been bullied or harassed about their disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.
Cumbria-wide scheme to help more people with complex needs into work
The Cumbria Connect to Work Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now open for submissions from experienced employment support providers.
Vico Homes appoints strategic director of people and culture
Martyn Shaw, CEO at Vico Homes, said: "Dr Sarah Cooper will play a vital role in shaping what it feels like to be part of Vico Homes.”
Technology
TCS completes policy migration for Scottish Widows
The new system will now support servicing for individual savings accounts and mutual funds, and enable digital servicing for customers.
Ciphr Payroll shortlisted for two software awards at CIPP Annual Excellence Awards 2025
The CIPP Annual Excellence Awards will take place on 2nd October 2025.
TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Health & Wellbeing
Hybrid working damaging for young workers, says IOSH
48% of 18 to 24-year-olds said that remote and hybrid working made it harder to build relationships with colleagues and managers.
Indeed launches ‘Careers in Care’ platform as 92% of healthcare workers report burnout
The survey found that 22% of healthcare professionals said they put in more than 21 hours of paid overtime per week, almost three extra working days.
Four-day work week better suited to UK workers, says expert
Vicky Walker said: “Offering a flexible work week allows employees the right to prioritise their work-life balance without compromising on work efficiency and productivity."
A third of employees anxious over lack of first aiders at work, research reveals
The study from St John Ambulance found 29% of employees said there had been times when no one at their workplace was first aid trained.
Employee Relations
31% of SME employees quit after colleague leaves, research reveals
Data from HiBob found 52% of UK staff in these businesses said they were thinking about leaving in the next year, with 10% already looking for another job.
Essex scheme offering digital health screenings for workers surpasses 1,000 checks
Out of over 1,000 checks, 357 people went on to use further support services, including help to quit smoking and for weight management.
Phased retirement for teachers drops by 51% amid affordability concerns
Wesleyan’s survey found over half (52%) would consider phased retirement, but 43% were put off by worries about affordability.
58% of employees hide skill gaps at work, study reveals
The study from Attensi found that 46% said they had pretended to understand tasks they did not.
Global HR
Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
Workday targeted in cyber attack but says customer data not affected
The company said the incident formed part of a wider social engineering campaign affecting “many large organisations,” in which attackers posed as HR or IT staff.
Deel launches AI Workforce to support HR and payroll teams
The move comes as industry surveys highlight growing strain on HR teams, with SHRM’s latest Workforce Report finding that more than half of HR professionals believe their teams are understaffed.
Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds
Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.