Interest in tech careers drops among business school candidates
A GMAC survey has found a 10% decline in interest in technology careers among prospective business students.
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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.
INTERVIEW: Championing women and diversity in construction
Faye Allen said: "The construction industry needs everyone’s contribution – men, women, people of all backgrounds – to create a truly inclusive, supportive environment."
Government investment to help disadvantaged young people into aviation careers
This move was designed to strengthen the future of the country’s £20bn air transport and aerospace sector and its 240,000-strong workforce.
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.
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.
University of Bedfordshire partners with Border Engineering to boost career-focused learning
Stirling Beer said: “The collaboration gives us access to fresh perspectives and emerging talent, while offering students valuable real-world experience."
Compensation & Benefits
RedArc helps 62% of IP claimants return to work within three months
For those who had been claiming for less than three months, this figure rose to 79%.
Research reveals gaps in health and wellbeing support for overseas employees
The Towergate Employee Benefits research found that only 36% of companies tailored their health and wellbeing offerings depending on the country where employees are located.
Recruitment & HR
Just Mortgages to host recruitment event for aspiring self-employed brokers
The event is aimed at mortgage professionals who are looking for more flexibility and support as they move to self-employment.
58% of employers face difficulty in hiring skilled mid-level workers – Robert Walters
Chris Eldridge said: “Our findings emphasise the risks employers face when they hastily reduce entry-level and graduate intakes."
Sheffield Hallam and University Campus Doncaster partner to address NHS staff shortages
The programme was set up to help people who might not have been able to train as nurses before due to work or family commitments.
Candid Hospitality secures £800,000 to develop recruitment platform
The platform lets candidates create an anonymous profile and see job opportunities, while employers can search for candidates based on skills and values.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
NDAs to be banned for silencing workers over harassment and discrimination
The new rule will make any confidentiality agreement that tries to block workers from speaking about these issues invalid.
MSP Capital champions women’s mental health at property professionals’ lunch
Held at The Nici Hotel & Spa on the town’s West Cliff, the ‘Property and Paradise’ lunch was a chance for attendees to network and help raise money for a mental health charity.
Bullying, discrimination and harassment of LGBT+ workers remains pervasive, warns TUC
The warning comes as TUC analysis found over half a million (558,500) LGBT+ people have faced bullying, discrimination and harassment at work.
Asda staff receive major enhancements to family leave benefits
Hourly paid staff will now receive 26 weeks of paid maternity or adoption leave, up from 12 weeks.
Technology
Penny reunites over £500m in lost pensions for UK savers
David Henderson said: "Our technology empowers individuals to find and consolidate their pensions easily — helping them feel in control of their financial future.”
TUC Cymru welcomes plans for worker-led transition to AI
TUC Cymru has welcomed First Minister Eluned Morgan’s announcement that a re-elected Welsh Labour Government will place workers and unions at the centre of its AI and digital technology strategy.
Mediazoo joins ‘Skills Symphony’ to meet upskilling workplace needs
Skills Symphony will offer a range of learning and training services, from design and delivery to technology and management.
Health & Wellbeing
25% of women sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds
Over half (56%) had received sexually offensive jokes and unwanted remarks, 43% had been inappropriately touched.
Most menopause workplace statistics outdated or misleading – Open University
Deborah Garlick said: “We see a lot of statistics and headlines published, but not all ‘facts’ are created equal. It’s crucial to understand which ones hold water.”
Blurred lines between work and home impacting SME productivity, data shows
Joe Phelan, business bank accounts expert at money.co.uk, said: “Small business owners face a growing challenge: the ‘infinite workday’ is stretching hours and draining productivity."
Employment protections ease worker anxiety but barely impacts economic growth – Resolution Foundation
The research found 2.4 million workers across Britain were very anxious about sudden changes in their shifts.
Employee Relations
Employees buy out WISEONE mortgage brokerage
Employees at Cheshire-based WISEONE mortgage brokerage have recently bought out the firm’s two co-founders.
Mitchells & Butlers named ‘Top Apprenticeship Employer for 2025’
MCFT, Smailes Goldie, MDS, PM+M Solutions for Business and Forbury Gardens Day Nursery were the top five SME employers.
Norwich tops searches for ‘Sunday Scaries’ – YuLife
The study revealed that Manchester was the least anxious city with only 48 searches per 100,000, followed by London with 59 and Durham with 78.
Success of 10-year health plan hinges on fixing workforce shortages and valuing staff, says BMA
The BMA stressed that “a fundamental shift in the way doctors are valued – financially and culturally” is essential to reverse years of declining pay, burnout, and a high number of doctors leaving the profession.
Global HR
British Safety Council celebrates winners of International Safety Awards 2025
The awards recognised 789 organisations from 45 countries for their efforts in preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2024.
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
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.
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.