Other News In Brief

Hays Reports Tunnel Vision Trapping Workers And Hindering Growth

The Hays Career Outlook Survey has revealed that workers are being trapped in career silos because they don't believe they can cross sector or industry boundaries, according to new data from the Hays Career Outlook Survey. The survey also highlights that employers in both sectors are often unable to recognise the transferable skills that might help them to identify potential

candidates who are capable of supporting their growth plans.The survey reveals the vast majority of employers believe that previous experience in the same sector is important. Whilst only just over a third (38%) of public sector employers say previous public sector experience is

important, over half (56%) of employers in the private sector deem previous private sector experience to be important in potential candidates.

E.ON Commits To A Simpler Energy Market

E.ON has provided detailed feedback to Ofgem concerning its retail market reform proposals and indicated that it will broadly support the energy regulator's proposals. Ofgem has indicated that its proposals are designed to help make the energy marketplace clear and simple for consumers and they come at a time when E.ON's Reset Review has begun to deliver changes that will benefit its millions of customers. Through consultation and discussion with customers and consumer advocacy groups, the Reset Review initiative has already resulted in revisions to the company's direct debit policy and a reduction by a quarter of tariffs available to new customers - small but important steps forward towards rebuilding customer trust.

New Treatment For Diabetic Kids

All eligible under 18s with type 1 diabetes will now have access to life-changing insulin pumps under plans announced today. The pumps are small medical devices that are attached to the individual's body and are programmed to administer the correct amount of insulin needed, removing the need for insulin injections and making the condition easier to manage. Funding of at least £1 million will be provided to NHS Boards to help them deliver pumps to under 18s who need them, as well as tripling the amount of pumps available to all Scots.