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Industrial action / strikes
Christmas rail strikes suspended after new pay offer
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA series of rail strikes due to take place over the Christmas period have been suspended after Avanti West Coast submitted a revised offer to union members.
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The arrival of the first Labour government for 14 years ushered in a host of changes for employers.
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Recruitment fears over costs proved unfounded in November, found the latest REC/Lightcast labour market tracker.
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One hundred police officers are now working on a criminal investigation of current and past Post Office employees, civil servants and lawyers.
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At least 10,000 civil service jobs could be axed under government plans to cut costs by 5% across all departments.
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Learning & development
Employees feel unprepared and uninformed for future, says survey
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMore than 8 out of 10 employees feel unprepared for work challenges in 2025, according to a global survey by Skillsoft.
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UK employers are expected to continue reducing their salary budgets next year, new research from WTW finds.
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One of the Isle of Wight’s leading employers, wind turbine maker Vestas, has said it will cut 300 jobs at its Isle of Wight factory.
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Metropolitan Police staff vote to take strike action over plans to make them return to the office for three to five days a week.
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Neurodiversity
Working well together: Supporting neurodivergent employees (online masterclass)
by Rob Mossby Rob MossON-DEMAND | Watch our online masterclass focusing on recognising and managing neurodivergent employees in the workplace.
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The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, data from Indeed indicates.
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Zero-hours reforms should not apply to agency workers, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).
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Bosch plans to shed around 8,000-10,000 jobs in Germany, its supervisory board’s deputy chairman indicates
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Ministers have written to pay review bodies recommending a pay rise of 2.8% for public sector workers, prompting anger from unions.
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Military
LGBT army veterans set to receive up to £70k in compensation
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherVeterans who were forced to leave the Army because of their sexuality will receive up to £70,000 in compensation, according to reports. A ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual people …