Lumo recruits sixteen apprentice drivers
The apprentices started their nine-month training course this week, which covers both theory and practical skills delivered by the Lumo team.
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NHS manager proposals provide added protection for whistle-blowers
NHS managers who silence whistle-blowers or endanger patients through misconduct could be barred from working, under new proposals.
New skills hubs to fast-track construction apprenticeships
32 Homebuilding Skills Hubs, scheduled to launch by 2028, will deliver fast-track training to local areas that need more housing.
Shift to defined contribution reshaping retirement planning – Pensions Policy Institute
PPI's new report highlighted the shift from DB to DC pension schemes over the past five decades which has transformed retirement planning.
Majority of unpaid carers say dedicated leave policies would help balance work and responsibilities – Carers UK
Unpaid carers provide care worth £184.3bn annually, nearly equivalent to the NHS budget of £189bn for 2021/22.
65% of companies reduce gender pay gaps, women still dominate low-paid roles – Isio
The report stressed that simply publishing pay gap data was not enough, and that employers must go further.
76% of occupations have a gender pay gap in favour of men – Ciphr
Just 8% of employees think their job has a gender pay gap in favour of men, but research has found 76% of all UK occupations do.
Compensation & Benefits
Wagestream expands ‘Workplace Savings’ to allow external deposits
Wagestream’s savings product, in partnership with Investec, comes with no minimum deposit or fees and is open to all members.
UK nuclear weapons hub creates 1,500 jobs as sector delivers pay boost and economic growth
Newly released Government figures showed that workers in the defence nuclear industry earn an average of £45,500 - 20% higher than the UK average.
Recruitment & HR
UK job adverts see modest growth in May as labour market shows resilience – REC
Scotland and the South West saw the biggest increase in total job postings, up 9.2% and 4.7% respectively.
Merchant Park development set to deliver over 1,000 jobs
The scheme on Millennium Way at Aycliffe Business Park will create 52,500 square feet of new commercial space and 198 jobs.
Care work and software development among most common full-time jobs, finds Ciphr
Care workers made up the biggest full-time workforce overall, with over 501,400 employees in the year to December 2024.
British Coatings Federation launches five-year careers plan to tackle skills shortage
From autumn 2025, the CNGC and BCF members will roll out the ‘Coat Your Future’ campaign at careers fairs, exhibitions and interactive events.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
University of Wolverhampton DSN makes shortlist at Employee Network Awards
The DSN is up for ‘Outstanding Ability Network of the Year’ at the Employee Network Awards.
Vernon Building Society joins Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Darren Ditchburn said: “Offering a working environment in which they can flourish and being part of the Charter helps us demonstrate our commitment to them."
Banks boost support for disabled entrepreneurs – UK Finance
Gareth Thomas said: “Today’s report showcases some of the great work of DFCE signatories in supporting disabled entrepreneurs."
Workers from poorer backgrounds face increased disadvantages in top jobs, research reveals
The Queen Mary University of London and IES study found that those from less privileged backgrounds earned less and had worse working conditions than wealthier peers.
Technology
Deputy appoints Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer
Hale will work with the product, data and platform teams to strengthen technology foundations and develop solutions for shift-based businesses.
Government cyber security investment to create new jobs across sector
Launched as part of the Government’s 'Plan for Change', the Cyber Growth Action Plan will chart a path for long-term expansion in the UK’s cyber industry.
Coherent strategy and literacy investment key to AI transformation, says Kyndryl VP
Only 5% of businesses are not currently using any form of AI, while 74% either have it fully integrated, or are in the process of doing so.
Health & Wellbeing
One in three employers see ageing workforce as a business risk – Canada Life
83% of employers said people would need to work longer to support themselves in later life.
One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report
The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.
77% of young people want mental health support at work – Benenden Health
The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.
Women working night shifts more likely to have asthma, study reveals
University of Manchester research showed women working night shifts had a higher risk of moderate or severe asthma compared to women working only in the daytime.
Employee Relations
The Jersey Employment Forum calls for protection for whistleblowers
The Forum's 75-page report proposes the creation of a standalone Public Interest Disclosure Law, aimed at safeguarding individuals who raise concerns about wrongdoing in the public interest.
Liverpool University staff to strike over enforced increase in on-campus working
Workers will walk out on 20th June and 21st June, which are key open days.
Half of financial services workers expect leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments
Most professionals acknowledged that ESG (69%) and DEI (68%) practices remain increasingly important to attracting and retaining customers.
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
Global HR
infinitSpace to open second Berlin workspace in partnership with PATRIZIA
Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace is expanding in Berlin with a second site, opening in August 2025, in collaboration with global real asset manager PATRIZIA.
Bosnia and Herzegovina tops Europe with 64.7% minimum wage rise in 2025, report reveals
Romania recorded the second-largest increase at 22.78%, moving its minimum wage to €663, followed by Bulgaria at 15.51% (€477), Croatia at 15.48% (€700), and Serbia at 13.79% (€502).
Pandora among ‘Europe’s Best Workplaces’, expands workforce by 40% in four years
The Financial Times ranking highlighted 1,000 top companies across Europe, based on anonymous feedback from current and former employees.
Irish employers lag behind on AI strategy and training, warns CIPD
The 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study revealed that 58% of workplaces have not provided a clear plan on how AI will be used.