Jobseekers must rethink interview approach, focus on skills, says INTOO MD
INTOO encouraged the use of tools such as the STAR method, skills audits and values analysis to help candidates explain their work experience in interviews.
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VMS Ltd and Northampton Saints Foundation partner to boost youth skills
VMS joined the Foundation’s Founder15 scheme, supporting employability programmes that helps young people and their communities.
Milton Keynes College partners with RACA to support next generation of chefs
Culinary students gained hands-on experience working with guest chefs, strengthening their practical skills and industry knowledge.
Lords vote to scrap mandation power from Pension Schemes Bill
Matt Tickle, CIO at BW, said: “Saver outcomes must always come first, and this decision rightly preserves trustees' fiduciary duties."
Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion
There will be 60 apprenticeships among the new positions.
Employer reputation key to automotive jobseekers, finds Glen Callum
Glen Callum said that jobseekers weigh up their future potential at the employer, along with the business' culture, stability and clarity.
Just one in 12 feel comfortable discussing cancer concerns with their employer, finds Aviva
People were most likely to talk to their partner (46%), a medical professional (43%) or a close friend (35%).
Compensation & Benefits
PPF reports rise in senior diversity and narrowing gender pay gap
The report found that the gender pay gap narrowed over the year, and female representation in senior management went above the 50% target.
UK wage growth slows as real pay remains modest, ONS data shows
Earnings growth dips below 4% with real pay increases remaining limited.
Recruitment & HR
AFP webinar to address bringing young people into fleet sector jobs
It will be held on 23rd March at 3pm, with speakers from the AFP, Openreach and Futures for All.
Retail losses risk ‘jobless generation’, warns BRC
Helen Dickinson said: “As the Government consults on the Employment Rights Act, the priority must be clear: protect workers and protect job creation."
Swindon Borough Council and Commercial Services Group launch recruitment partnership
The partnership will set up a recruitment agency based within the council to bring the recruitment of temporary, freelance and consultant staff closer to Swindon.
Chelmsford City Football Club appoints head of recruitment
Angelo Harrop said: “In football it is crucial that you have the right people working at football clubs, and James Crysell is definitley one of them."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
WPP gender pay gap narrows as more women reach top roles in 2025
Its latest report revealed that the median pay gap fell from 17.8% to 17.4%, linked to more women in the top pay quartile.
Liverpool John Moores University and Hugh Baird College partner to boost skills and social mobility
The two organisations have signed an agreement to work together on activities to boost employability and skills among young people.
Future Fit Group signs Age-friendly Employer Pledge
The pledge aims to support organisations in improving recruitment, retention, and development of workers aged 50 and over.
Most companies in Smart Pension’s portfolio have women on their board, report finds
Denominator’s data found that 99% of portfolio companies had at least one woman on the board, while 88% of executive management teams included women.
Technology
Aegon reports over £135m in lost pensions consolidated through Mylo app
Nick Roy, commercial director of workplace at Aegon, said: “We’re pleased with the progress, and this is only the beginning.”
21% of SMEs would close within three months after data breach – Samsung
Data showed that 58% of employees connected to free public Wi-Fi, with 15% accessing sensitive work documents over these networks.
Integration complexity and legacy systems slow payroll modernisation, CloudPay warns
More than half of employers cite integration challenges as key barrier to payroll transformation.
Health & Wellbeing
Recognition at work drives happiness for employees, finds Ciphr
Being recognised for their work and doing purposeful and meaningful work were both chosen by 34%.
Currys reports boost in work-life balance and productivity as it expands HQ
The company has expanded to support its hybrid working model that lets teams decide how and when they work from the office.
Gen Z office workers call for monthly ‘Green Day’ off due to poor mental health – Ecotone
The poll of 2,000 UK office workers showed nearly half (48%) of younger staff called for one paid day a month to reconnect with nature.
LiveCareer UK urges jobseekers to spot early signs of workplace dysfunction
Vague role descriptions, missing salary details, and jobs constantly being reposted were flagged as early indicators.
Employee Relations
Whistleblowing doubles in UK councils following new worker protections, analysis finds
Doncaster Council saw the biggest rise in whistleblowing reports at 250%.
Aviva, Hilton and Capital One among UK’s Best Workplaces 2026
Some of the biggest organisations named included Kids Planet Day Nurseries, Cisco, Admiral, Adobe, Capital One, Siemens Healthineers AG and NVIDIA.
Bentley to reduce headcount amid profit drop and restructuring drive
Crewe-based manufacturer announces job cuts as it navigates tariffs, market slowdown and shift to electrification.
moneyappi partners with ASOS to boost employee financial wellbeing
Employees at ASOS now have access to moneyappi’s AI-powered platform, designed to help employees improve their financial situation.
Global HR
The Access Group named ‘Human Company of The Year’
The Access Group was recognised for keeping a strong focus on employees during growth in artificial intelligence (AI).
UK now top global hub for startup hiring – Deel
Of nearly 100 startups that each raised over $100m (£79m) in funding, 12.2% of cross-border hires were in the UK – the highest share worldwide.
Everywhen named exclusive partner in global Asinta benefits network
This will give clients access to a broader range of services in more countries.
Chartered status offers vital career boost in the age of AI, says CISI
CISI said the designation helps maintain standards of professionalism and trust as financial services become more global and AI use increases.