Jobs News & Updates
Employers across the Midlands are being urged to review their payroll processes and employment practices urgently amid growing scrutiny over National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance.
- 18th June 2026
Unemployment in the West Midlands fell to 5.3 per cent in the three months to April, down 0.8 percentage points on the previous quarter.
- 12th June 2026
A Sutton Coldfield-headquartered freight forwarder has welcomed its latest apprentice.
Recruitment and job advertisement firm Job Vibe has been won the Rising Star award at the 2026 Digital Job Advertising Excellence (DJAx) Awards in London.
The founder of a employee assistance programme has been shortlisted for an award recognising veteran entrepreneurs.
HR needs change as a business grows. Start-ups need solid basics, SMEs need consistency, and corporates need structured systems. The key is making sure HR grows with the business, rather than waiting until problems arise.
Human resources consultancy Bitesize HR has announced the launch of its new HR Health Check, a digital diagnostic tool designed to help business owners identify critical gaps in their employment law compliance.
- 22nd April 2026
Serco Employment, Skills and Training is bringing together a small group of employers for an Employer Roundtable designed to capture real‑world insight and help shape what future skills and apprenticeship provision should look like.
The Development Manager (TDM) has launched the AI & Automation Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship, a new government-funded programme designed to help businesses move from AI curiosity to confidence
The Midlands region experienced a sharp drop in permanent job placements during March, according to a new survey.