Immigration: huge fall in health and care worker visas
Rise in number of Neets reverses trend from earlier in year
There has been a rise in recent months in the number of young people in the UK not in education, employment or training.
Petition calls for rethink on NHS agency staff ban
Petition calling on government to stop plan to ban agency staff in NHS attracts thousands of signatures.
British Transport Police first force to hire part-time officers
British Transport Police is believed to have become the first police service in the UK to hire frontline officers specifically to work part-time.
More than nine in 10 celebrate T-level passes
The pass rate for T-levels - the technical equivalent of A-levels - has risen above 91%, but more than a quarter are still leaving courses early.
How can employers solve the youth confidence crisis?
When it comes to recruiting young people, could employers be confusing a lack of confidence with low employability?
Skills England: Demand for ‘priority skills’ to accelerate
Skills England has published its latest data on future employment needs and the skills that will be required to fulfil...
Retention of staff
Return to office: the looming battle over where we work
As many SMEs say “yes” to a return to the office, the BCC's Stuart Morrison discusses what it means for productivity and retention.
One in 10 SMEs say staff have quit over office return
BCC finds 9% of SMEs say employees have left because of requirement to return to the office or onsite working.
Poor workspaces costing UK billions, reveals research
UK employees estimate that they lose 68 minutes a week to unproductive tasks relating to their poor workspace.
Online recruitment
Bank holidays: six things employers need to know
We look at common questions on employers' minds regarding bank holidays. Northern Ireland marks the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July.
Exec hauled over coals for sleeping in sauna wins tribunal case
Shannon Burns’ claims for failure to make reasonable adjustments and discrimination arising from disability succeeded.
Lidl enters agreement with EHRC to prevent sexual harassment
Lidl GB signs legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Employer branding
Top 10 HR questions June 2025: Redundancy consultation
June's top 10 features employers' questions about when and how to carry out redundancy consultation.
RAD Awards 2025: R;pple and Havas People win Work of the Year
Suicide prevention charity R;pple and creative agency Havas People win Work of the Year at the RAD Awards 2025
Exclusive: What attracts each generation to a job?
Research lays bare what is most important for each generation when finding a new job, with company reputation deemed as “crucial” for most.