News
Majority of workers say job hunting is difficult – YouGov
Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.
Employment
Education & Training
NEET numbers decline among young people in Q3 – ONS
The total stood at 946,000, down by 1,000 compared to the previous quarter.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Epping Forest District Council opens inclusive employment grant scheme
The grant aims to help businesses cover costs like salaries, equipment, training, or start-up expenses.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Sodexo joins Bright Future Co-op to help survivors of modern slavery into work
Bill Buchan said: “Joining Bright Future is a proud moment for us and a powerful step forward in our commitment to social justice."
News
Yorkshire Building Society partners with FareShare to support employment skills programme
The visit forms part of Yorkshire Building Society’s partnership with FareShare UK, which funds the Building Skills for the Future programme.
News
Employers team up with Government to tackle ill-health and keep people in work
The three-year Keep Britain Working partnership, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, will focus on prevention, early support and helping people get back to work.
News
NI JobStart scheme creates over 1,000 new job opportunities
So far, 385 employers have applied, creating 1,060 new job opportunities.
News
ABC Council launches training programmes to boost skills and job opportunities
The programmes, funded by the Department for Communities, focuses on practical training with industry-recognised qualifications in areas such as construction, classroom support, health and social care.
News
Westmorland and Furness Council to launch pilot to boost jobs for people with learning disabilities
Councillor Patricia Bell said: “Many people have something to give the workplace, and by dividing up roles, we intend to create meaningful work for people with learning disabilities."
Employee Relations
Younger workers most engaged in the workplace, research reveals
Reward Gateway | Edenred found that younger workers were the most positive, with 81% saying engagement efforts meant something to them.
Recruitment & HR
75% of firms struggle to recruit despite rising unemployment, data reveals
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the BCC Insight Unit found 54% of firms had tried to recruit between August and September, with 75% facing difficulties.
News
Surrey County Council launches ‘STEP Surrey’ to help jobseekers overcome work barriers
STEP Surrey brings together a live jobs board updated twice daily, thousands of vacancies, and direct access to employment experts for tailored guidance.