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.
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Defence pact talks must prioritise STEM talent, says Engineering by Murray
Engineering by Murray has called for a renewed focus on skills and workforce needs in defence as the UK and EU edge closer to a joint procurement pact.
AI adoption remains limited across HR as 59% of departments make little or no use of the technology
New research from Vlerick Business School shows HR is lagging behind other functions in adopting AI, with practical barriers – not resistance – holding back progress.
Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust support almost 1,000 Yodel colleagues, equating to 34% of its workforce.
The OU and 5% Club launch free academy for HR professionals
Phil Kenmore said: “At the OU we are always looking for new ways to support flexible and accessible upskilling."
Rising costs and inflation remain top concerns for SMEs – Shawbrook
Almost eight in 10 (78%) of SMEs said they worried about inflation and the cost of living, an increase from 69% in 2024.
HowNow launches ‘Guru’ AI learning agent
The agent has been designed to understand the learner, adapt to their skill level, and deliver feedback and support.
Compensation & Benefits
People’s Pension returns over £100m to members through savings reward
Patrick Heath-Lay said: “This is an extremely significant moment – a milestone we are very proud of and a great example of what a pension with purpose looks like."
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with grant
Christine Burton, carer support worker at Making Space, said: “We’re so grateful for this support, which helps us protect carers at their most vulnerable.”
Recruitment & HR
£10bn Norway warship deal secures 4,000 UK jobs and strengthens industrial supply chain
The agreement will sustain 4,000 jobs across the country until well into the 2030s, including more than 2,000 roles at BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyards.
Thousands of unemployed people progress into careers on HS2
Rebecca Young said: “Our investment in upskilling is delivering long-term benefits to individuals and the economy."
UK companies warned of critical talent gap as reliance on external CEOs grows
Analysis from 25x25 revealed that 58% of FTSE 350 CEOs were externally appointed.
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.
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.
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.
75% of SME leaders say better personal wellbeing positively impacts business
The American Express Business Barometer survey revealed that over four-fifths (82%) agreed they perform better at work when they are mentally and physically healthy.
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.