JLR supply chain staff impacted by cyber attack should receive Government support, says Unite
Unite said a scheme must be introduced as soon as possible to ensure workers’ jobs remain open during the time it takes for JLR to recover its operations.
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Hounslow Youth Council launches recruitment drive for young people
Samia Chaudhary said: “The HYC is a powerful example of what can happen when we listen to young voices and empower them to deliver."
SMEs prioritise upskilling staff as labour market tightens
Nearly half of UK SMEs plan to upskill existing staff in 2025, according to Shawbrook research, as firms adapt to recruitment challenges.
Rygor Group secures Great Place to Work recognition for fourth year
Rygor Group has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year, with employees praising its values, rewards and culture.
Just Group completes £23m buy-in for the Welcome Break Pension Plan
The scheme, sponsored by the Welcome Break Group, covers the benefits of 348 members, including 137 deferred members and 211 pensioners.
Most employers base wellbeing strategies on health and safety, study reveals
87% of employers said their wellbeing strategies were grounded in health and safety.
Benefit Cosmetics named among 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Other large and super large firms listed were Encore, Hilton, Hugo Boss, Savers Health and Beauty, Shake Shack UK and Specsavers.
Compensation & Benefits
60% of adults rank PMI as top workplace benefit – Howden Life and Health
Howden’s research found that 27% of adults have paid for private treatment themselves in the past five years.
EZOO calls on EV community to champion electrification for World EV Day
Salary sacrifice provider EZOO is urging staff, customers and EV drivers to share positive experiences and challenge misconceptions as part of World EV Day.
Recruitment & HR
78% of Gen Z would join employers that prioritise mental health, research finds
Research by CERIPH and ERIC found 49% said they preferred a hybrid work model.
HBF launches college partnership to help construction students secure jobs
Builders will help shape course content, lead workshops, support classroom learning, offer work placements and host site visits.
SELECT backs Scotland’s Housing Emergency Action Plan, warns of skills shortage
Jim Cooper said: “I genuinely feel the industry will be in a critical period if it doesn’t ensure that enough skilled labour is coming through."
NHBC launches 30 trainee roles to address house building skills shortage
The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Blake Morgan and Suzy Lamplugh Trust partner on workplace safety
The partnership will see a series of online and in-person sessions designed to help employers understand their legal duties around harassment.
Money stress remains top barrier to workplace inclusion – moneyappi
Ray Law said: “Employers who address this gap head-on will help build a fairer, more inclusive workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.”
City of London Corporation partners with CLF to help 17,000 Londoners into work
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.
Government refreshes WBC to drive workplace equality and boost women’s pay
New members have been brought in to tackle issues like the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, pay, progression and productivity.
Technology
Ciphr launches real-time HR and payroll integration
The cloud-based system lets users work in real time in both HR and payroll, even at busy payroll times, without affecting pay run data.
Grassroots Recruitment launches Hiring Insights Reports to improve hiring decisions
These reports use live data and Grassroots’ sector knowledge to give employers a clearer picture of the local recruitment market.
Deloitte Legal partners with Legora to deliver AI solutions for legal sector
The two businesses plan to make legal services more efficient and deliver better results for clients.
Health & Wellbeing
Two-fifths of workers want a sabbatical, finds Aegon
The gap was biggest among Gen X, with four times as many interested than had taken a break.
14% of employees value quirky office features for job satisfaction – Mitie
46% said uncomfortable or badly designed offices led to job dissatisfaction, while 40% pointed to poor amenities and a lack of breakout rooms as issues.
Jessamy Staffing Solutions launches midlife workplace training course
The course is aimed at leaders, HR professionals and managers, giving them practical tools to support staff through midlife transitions.
Workplace absence rates rises to 9.4 days per worker a year – CIPD
Mental ill health such as depression or anxiety was the top reason for long-term absence, reported by 41% of employers.
Employee Relations
51% of employees feel disconnected under hybrid working – IRIS Software
Only 9% of 18 to 24-year-olds saw hybrid working as a top workplace benefit.
Union engagement gives firms the edge on new employment rights, says UNISON
Christina McAnea, general secretary at UNISON, said: “The reforms are popular, long overdue and exactly what this country needs."
MARCH appoints first chief people officer
In her new role, Jo Pick will lead MARCH’s people strategy, focusing on team development and career progression.
Hybrid work is key as Tube strikes cause chaos, says HiBob
Ronni Zehavi said: “By leaning into flexible working, especially in moments of disruption, businesses can strengthen culture and build a more resilient workforce.”
Global HR
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.
Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
Workday targeted in cyber attack but says customer data not affected
The company said the incident formed part of a wider social engineering campaign affecting “many large organisations,” in which attackers posed as HR or IT staff.