Jobs News & Updates
- 10th August 2026
Permanent staff placements across the Midlands rose in July for the first time since January - but the increase was only marginal.
A West Midlands partnership developing new employer-led skills provision for the growing MedTech sector has been recognised nationally as an exemplar of how regional collaboration can translate industry need into practical skills provision.
The Government has signed off a major new plan that will support businesses in the West Midlands with the skills they need to boost economic growth in the region.
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.