Persimmon Charitable Foundation offers £100,000 to help young people find work
The funding is aimed at charities that support 14 to 25-year-olds, especially those in areas facing economic and social challenges.
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Health and care staff unite against discrimination with diversity campaign
The campaign started on World Day for Cultural Diversity and it aims to celebrate diversity in the workforce and stand against discrimination.
Association for Project Management achieves ‘Carer Confident Level 2’ benchmark
The recognition highlights how APM supports staff with caring responsibilities and has embedded carer-friendly policies in its culture.
GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, BMA warns
Chairs of the Association’s GP committees have written to Wes Streeting to collectively raise their concerns about the growing GP unemployment crisis.
Compass Group hub secures work for 220 people facing barriers to employment
In the last six months, more than 100 people who previously struggled to find work have secured roles.
Students’ career aspirations do not reflect labour market demand, says OECD
The study of 690,000 teenagers also found that social background plays a bigger role in determining a student’s educational ambition than academic ability.
CIPD Festival of Work 2025 to focus on future of work and employment reform
A major focus of this year’s festival will be shaping employment legislation.
Compensation & Benefits
Government cracks down on water company bonuses amid environmental failings
The new rules, which take effect immediately under the Water (Special Measures) Act, represent a significant shift in the regulation of the water industry.
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote for further industrial action
The industrial action, which began in January, stems from the council's proposal to restructure pay, potentially resulting in reductions of up to £8,000 per year for some workers.
Recruitment & HR
Majority of business leaders say Employment Rights Bill will harm growth – IoD
49% said they would be less likely to hire new staff, while 36% said they were more likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries.
Greyfriars regeneration to create 7,000 jobs and boost local economy
The project will also deliver over 1,000 new homes, jobs, green spaces and cultural destinations in the town centre.
GATES urges employers to hire more disabled workers to expand talent pool
Councillor John Adams said; "We need to do more to support disabled people into the workplace and to gain new skills."
Most sales CVs miss out on top skill employers want – LiveCareer
Communication skills appeared in 80% of roles, including project managers, sales assistants, HR professionals and customer service jobs.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Proud to Care Cornwall opens nominations to recognise care workers across the region
Shortlisted nominees will be invited to an awards ceremony at the Eden Project on 19th September 2025.
CIPD Trust’s HR mentoring programme sees half of participants promoted to senior roles
So far, 124 mentees have taken part across 10 cohorts, and at least half have moved into senior positions such as HR director or chief people officer.
Vertu branch manager named finalist in British Forces in Business Awards
The British Forces in Business Awards celebrates veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
Škoda celebrates European Diversity Month, reaffirms commitment to inclusion
Škoda beat its target for women in management in 2024, with women now making up 20.4% of management staff.
Technology
Jobmate to showcase all-in-one resource planning software at Road Transport Expo
The software allows fleet managers to manage assets, routing, expenses, HR, and invoicing.
SMEs increase AI investment as digital skills gap grows – Funding Circle
According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.
AI threatens job security and pay for creative workers, report reveals
David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."
Health & Wellbeing
UK office workers spend £57m a week on chocolate – Virgin Media O2
Spending on sweet treats at work went up as more people returned to offices, despite 82% saying they had changed their spending habits due to rising costs.
Business travel linked to increased work fatigue for professionals – Good Travel Management
Common causes were tight schedules, early starts, disrupted sleep and frequent travel.
phs Besafe calls for ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in workwear
PFAS (Poly and perfluoroalkyl substances), known as ‘forever chemicals’, are a group of man-made chemicals that never break down and accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.
Busy Bees achieves silver RoSPA award for health and safety
Julia Small said: “Busy Bees should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award."
Employee Relations
NEU members launch ballot for above-inflation pay rise in sixth form colleges
If the ballot is successful and the SFCA does not meet the pay claim, a formal ballot for strike action will follow in the autumn.
Kuflink named one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work for second consecutive year
Specialist lender Kuflink has been recognised again by The Sunday Times for its commitment to staff wellbeing and community investment.
Employee theft cases top 4,500 in the past year – Zurich UK
Zurich’s claims included a £249,229 loss at a high-end jeweller, £63,439 at a furniture company, and £50,000 at a medical centre.
BVA opens nominations for 2025 Wellbeing Awards
Supported by ManyPets, the awards highlight teams that have adopted the BVA good veterinary workplaces initiative.
Global HR
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.
Coats publishes global wellbeing whitepaper in partnership with Great Place To Work
Coats has launched a wellbeing whitepaper with Great Place To Work, highlighting over 500 global initiatives and tangible improvements in staff engagement.