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Workers most likely to take their employer to tribunal over excessive long hours, new data shows
UK workers are most likely to log a claim against their employer for making them work excessively long hours, new data reveals.

Google data reveals the anxiety of UK employees to “return to work” after lockdown
Return to work anxiety rose by a staggering 4,000% amongst Brits throughout the early stages of lockdown according to new stats released today.

CRG Homecare secure biggest contract with South Tyneside win
CRG Homecare has been awarded a contract to provide care across the South Tyneside area, including rapid response/ Hospital Integrated Clinical Support System, domiciliary care…

Coventry City of Culture launch search for 15 apprentices
Coventry City of Culture Trust has launched a search for 15 apprentices to join the team to deliver a joyful, celebratory and impactful City of…

Business welcomes scheme to offer young people employment
Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have welcomed the launch of a new scheme designed to give young Government-backed people employment opportunities. The £2 billion…

The Strategic Mailing Partnership welcomes move to get the UK ‘back to business’
Mailing houses professional body The Strategic Mailing Partnership has applauded a decision by Royal Mail to launch two new ‘back to business’ incentives to help…

First look at Birmingham’s striking new office roof terrace
This is the first look at one of Birmingham’s biggest and newest city centre office roof terraces, the initial stage of the multi-million pound refurbishment…

Blackpool offers employer incentives for hiring apprentices
Blackpool & The Fylde College is helping businesses make the most of new Government incentive cash for apprentices.

Are Brits really headed back to the office? Research suggests growth in remote workers for the next year
After months of lockdown, British employers finally have discretion on whether or not they can safely bring their employees back into physical office spaces.

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber calls for support as employment falls
Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire believe employment will fall further without additional help for firms to keep people in work.

From furlough to returning to work – new data finds employees are feeling insecure in their future
New data looking into 6,273 employees, commissioned by Perkbox, the employee experience platform, has revealed the considerable impacts of the furlough scheme and the prospect…

Debra and Diane appointed at Formby Manor
Debra Roose and Diane De Isaula have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Formby Manor care centre on…

More industry support needed, as four fifths of South East SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff
A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the South East are going to overcome the delay in…

Companies back apprenticeship investment as West Midlands training provider announces 23 new apprentices
Employers are still investing in apprentices despite the pandemic according to a leading West Midlands training provider.

Midlands Business leaders in skills plea to Government
Business leaders across the Midlands have issued a united call to Government to do more to help get young people ready for the workplace in…

More industry support needed, as two thirds of East Midlands SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff
A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands are going to overcome the delay in…

What to do if you’ve just been made redundant
Looking for a job is never easy, particularly during a coronavirus pandemic.

LCP expands Bristol office with two new appointments
LCP, the leading commercial property and investment company, has expanded its South West office, with the appointment of two new asset managers.

Time is ticking for Lincolnshire businesses to admit to furlough fraud as 30-day window of opportunity comes to an end
Employment law experts, Langleys Solicitors, says as many as 35,054 Lincolnshire-based employees could be in breach of the Government’s furlough scheme, as businesses have just…

Training Sensei’s August boot camp will support over 25’s who find themselves unemployed
Training Sensei’s August boot camp programme will support the over 25’s who find themselves jobless Manchester’s Training Sensei has launched its August boot camp programme,…

Law firm hires Yorkshire telecoms specialist
Stephen Sawley – an experienced wayleave professional with more than 20 years’ telecoms sector knowledge – has joined Hampshire-headquartered Trenches Law.

Bsinesses urge Government to cut employment costs to help economy grow
The Government needs to slash the costs of employing staff to help companies and their employees emerge from the Coronavirus crisis, according to business leaders…

Online flooring retailer creates new jobs and brings forward growth plans
The UK’s largest on-line flooring retailer – which is based in the East Midlands – has increased staff by 20 per cent during lockdown and…

From COVID19 to Black Lives Matter – 2020 takes toll on wellbeing of 93% UK employees
From coronavirus to the social injustices highlighted by Black Lives Matter – 2020’s events compounded by the effects of isolation, anxiety and illness – has…