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This Equal Parenting Week, we’re sharing John’s story - a senior engineer who took advantage of our four weeks’ paid paternity leave, double the statutory entitlement. When John’s daughter was born, unexpected complications meant his family needed extra support. Living far from relatives, that additional paid leave made a real difference at a critical moment. “Having more paid paternity leave than the statutory requirement greatly benefited our family. I was able to care for my wife on her recovery journey, and spend more time bonding with my new daughter before I went back to work.” That time meant John could return to work feeling reassured and supported,. Supporting parents strengthens families, workplaces and communities - now and for the future. 👉 Learn more about how we support parents and carers at BAE Systems: https://careers.baesystems.com/life-at-bae-systems/rewards-and-benefits

Two years ago we had almost no presence on Flexa , but in March 2026 Camunda was the most viewed company on the platform. And at the recent Flexa awards, Camunda was named: 3𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲  4𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 Fully remote. Async by default. Flexible time off. No theatre around flexibility, it's just how Camunda operates. We just described it clearly. Flexa gave candidates a place to find it. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕: 2.5 million searches. 73,000+ profile views. 17,000 saves. Oh and we are hiring across roles, check out the link: https://camunda.com/careers/

Career progression at Merlin📈 Dan has been with Merlin for 10 years, taking on various roles within the Thorpe Park engineering team🛠️ Dan has used our apprenticeship scheme to grow his skills, returning to education and graduating with a Merit grade🎓 Find out more about Dan's inspiring journey so far in this video📹

Last week we brought together leaders from across business, infrastructure, education and government for our Skills for a Thriving East event. The East of England is growing fast, with major investment and ambition across the region. But growth only works if we have the right skills, in the right places, at the right time. From the speakers to the breakout sessions, the event was about getting practical, sharing what’s working, being honest about what isn’t, and looking at how we close the gap between growth ambitions and the skills needed to deliver them. What came through clearly was the value of partners learning together: employers, educators, infrastructure organisations and government all seeing the system from different angles but committed to the same outcome – wider opportunity and a skills pipeline that works for people and places across the East. The challenge now is building on this momentum and turning shared intent into tangible action. More to come as this work continues.

We're all about squiggly careers over here, which is why we couldn't wait to catch up with Kiki who is now a Business Intelligence Analyst with us. Take a listen to hear how Kiki's career with us has developed over the years.

Gearset has been shortlisted for three categories at the 2026 UK Company Culture Awards 🎉 🏆 Best Employee Led Initiative 🏆 Most Innovative Culture 🏆 Best Company to Work For This one really comes down to the people here. Culture isn’t something you set once and forget, it’s built in the small things the team does every day and we’re really excited to see that recognised! Wish us luck! 🍀

Last week, we headed up to London for the Flexa Awards - and we’re still smiling about it! We’ve only been on the platform for less than six months, so to already be shortlisted felt pretty special. Even better, we made the top 10 for ‘Most Family Friendly Company’. Creating a genuinely flexible, family-friendly environment has always mattered to us - so it’s great to see that recognised. A really proud moment for the team!

Still taking this one in… 🤩🏆 Last week, our team had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Flexa Awards, and we’re proud to share that we walked away with two wins: 🥇 #1 Most Flexible Company 🌟 Top 5 for Best Work-Life Balance These awards are a direct reflection of our people. The way our team embraces flexibility and supports one another is what makes our culture so special. It’s a huge moment for us, and one that wouldn’t be possible without the collective effort behind the scenes 💙

A career change in your 30s, with a mortgage to think about? For Rumana Akthair, it was the best decision she ever made. After building a career across mental health, community development and local government, Rumana joined Virgin Media O2 as an apprentice, retraining into information security with support, stability and confidence to do it properly. Today, she's an Information Security Manager, protection our systems and helping keep millions connected. At Virgin Media O2, our apprenticeships aren't just for school leavers. We offer permanent contracts, competitive salaries and a genuinely inclusive culture that values transferable skills, lived experience and potential, whatever the age. Read more of Rumana's story in the press here: https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mirror/20260311/282372636115731