Mincoffs appoints head of culture and people
Aoife Owens will lead on recruitment, people strategy, talent development, wellbeing and culture.
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HubStar acquires Spica Technologies to streamline hybrid workplace management
By joining forces, HubStar and Spica will now provide a unified system that covers workplace experience, operational data and AI-based planning.
TPR welcomes evidence from Pensions Data Project on small pot consolidation
Patrick Coyne said: “We have to solve the small pots problem, and this report highlights how fragmentated the DC pensions landscape really is."
EE staff pledge record 45,000 volunteer hours to support UK communities
Staff have pledged to help with projects such as educating students, parents and teachers on online safety.
Ciphr Payroll wins Software Product of the Year at CIPP Awards
The platform was also shortlisted for Software Innovation Product of the Year.
TPT to launch run-on superfund option for DB pension schemes
TPT has secured capital to fund the first £1bn of transactions and is seeking assessment from TPR for the new consolidation vehicle.
HowNow co-founder Nelson Sivalingam named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025
Nelson Sivalingam, co-founder and CEO of AI learning company HowNow, has been recognised as a ‘One to Watch’ in the LDC Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2025, celebrating innovative UK entrepreneurs.
Compensation & Benefits
Mothers face £120,000 earnings loss over a decade, ONS data reveals
According to the ONS, women experience an estimated £65,618 loss in earnings over the five years after their first child, with further reductions of £26,317 after a second and £32,456 following a third.
Carrow Insurance launches accident and health cover for UK employers
The specialist MGA introduced products for corporate personal accident and business travel, group personal accident, and tailored corporate illness benefits.
Recruitment & HR
Movera expands HR leadership team with two senior appointments
Nichola Dixon and Neil Martin have joined Movera’s HR leadership team, taking on key roles to strengthen the company’s people strategy and support future growth.
TUI launches Cabin Crew Apprenticeship programme
The scheme is open to up to 16 external candidates aged 18 or over, who meet standard cabin crew qualifications and pass all checks.
Contract roles hit 2025 high as UK recruitment market strengthens in September
The UK recruitment market recorded its strongest performance of 2025 so far in September, with contract roles up 10% year-on-year and permanent hiring showing signs of recovery, according to APSCo.
Public health workforce will face shortages without action, RSPH warns
Nick Harding said: “Proper workforce planning, meaningful monitoring of the state of the workforce, and investment in vital training are the minimum that should be on offer.”
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Sizewell C funds Suffolk scheme to boost youth career chances
The scheme, Beyond Boundaries, aims to get young people ready for apprenticeships, further education, and jobs.
Devon County Council launches ‘Brighter Futures’ plan to support young people
The plan focuses on young people, those with special educational needs and disabilities, and others struggling to find their way into training or work.
LIBF and The Mortgage Mum launch scholarship to boost mortgage industry talent
Under the scheme, LIBF will fully fund three places on its CeMAP qualification, and successful applicants will receive mentoring and career support from The Mortgage Mum.
More UK companies meet gender equity standards, data finds
Data from Women in Work (WiW) and LinkedIn showed 121 of the UK’s top 400 firms met gender equity standards in 2025, up 19% on last year.
Technology
Coventry University calls for action to address AI skills gap in automotive sector
The report found widespread shortages in software, AI and embedded systems, along with gaps in mechanical, electrical and power electronics engineering.
City of London Corporation sets rules for staff use of generative AI
James Tumbridge, chairman of digital services for the City of London Corporation, said: “We want people to use AI with thought, and that is what this policy is all about.”
AI job cuts damage service quality and trust, warns Reboot Online
Shai Ahrony, CEO at Reboot Online, said: “These poor AI experiences can not only result in lost revenues, but longer-term brand damage, crisis management costs and reputational risk.”
Health & Wellbeing
Adaptable Human Project co-founder calls for science-led approach to tackle workplace stress
Ahead of International Stress Awareness Week, Sam Wones of the Adaptable Human Project urges employers to take a research-based, practical approach to employee wellbeing using the organisation’s TREAT Protocol.
88% of businesses concerned about impact of long-term sickness – MetLife UK
A similar number (86%) also expressed concern about short-term sick leave.
Workplace drinking pressures drive up sick days for young workers, finds IPPR
24% of workers said they sometimes felt pressured to drink, rising to 38% among 18 to 24-year-olds.
RedArc urges early intervention as modern life drives rise in mental health challenges
RedArc has highlighted the growing strain on mental health caused by modern-day pressures such as heavy workloads, family demands, social media, and global uncertainty.
Employee Relations
BSI warns of AI-driven decline in entry-level jobs as businesses prioritise automation over skills investment
Research by BSI reveals that nearly half of global business leaders are using AI to cut headcount, with entry-level roles most at risk and SMEs expected to play a key role in future skills development.
70% of Gen Z say multiple income streams are essential for financial security – Fiverr
More than half (57%) believed the old way of working in one job would soon be out of date.
Most businesses now allow employees to work abroad – Grant Thornton UK
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.
Most managers underestimate impact of emotions on decisions, research reveals
Mindtools and Kineo found four out of five managers said they made decisions without being influenced by feelings.
Global HR
TMF Group launches payroll platform to streamline HR administration
TMF Optix uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide intelligent analytics, global reporting, AI-powered dashboards and optimised data management.
MAN Truck & Bus partners with TUM Venture Labs to boost mobility innovation
MAN Truck & Bus has formed a strategic partnership with TUM Venture Labs to strengthen collaboration with deep tech start-ups and advance mobility innovation.
Linklaters appoints Lynne Burns as CPO
Burns will lead the people function globally from London and work closely with Aedamar Comiskey and Paul Lewis.
UK records sharp decline in hiring plans – ManpowerGroup
The UK recorded the sharpest drop in planned hiring globally, down 17 percentage points year-on-year and 8 points on the quarter.