Nine in 10 workers say loyalty now depends on upskilling – Emergn
64% of workers said they would be discouraged from applying for jobs in organisations without adequate training.
Latest
Minimum standards needed for pension scheme administration, says Trafalgar House
The firm warned against a full FCA-style regime, saying this would push up costs and reduce market capacity without improving service.
Defined benefit pension schemes reach £265.6bn surplus – PPF
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index figures for February 2026 showed a £265.6bn surplus, up by £5.9bn from the previous month.
Single pensioners face £200k retirement savings gap, research finds
Couples can achieve a moderate standard of living with a joint pension pot of £456,500 at current annuity rates, while a single pensioner would need £455,250 on their own.
Maintel appoints Rachel Cox as CPO
Dan Davies said: “Her people and culture expertise will prove invaluable to the Company as we continue to progress with our strategy and ongoing business transformation programme."
Rothesay completes £240m buy-in for KLM UK Pension Scheme
The deal protects the pensions of 1,852 scheme members, including 924 pensioners and their dependants and 928 deferred members.
62% of employees say AI improves productivity in the workplace – Zellis
62% of leaders said they were confident their organisation’s senior leaders knew how to use AI effectively, compared to 45% of employees.
Compensation & Benefits
Benifex partners with Carrot to expand fertility and hormonal health benefits
The partnership adds Carrot to its Marketplace, expanding options for employers wanting to support family-building and hormonal health.
E.ON signs pledge to offer paid fertility leave and support at work
The Fertility Support Pledge encourages employers to give clear, consistent support and to address the stigma faced by staff going through fertility treatment.
Recruitment & HR
CAFRE encourages school leavers to apply for Food and Drink Academy
The Academy is a four-year higher level apprenticeship programme, combining university-level study with paid employment in a Northern Ireland food and drink business.
Southern Water to triple early careers recruitment in 2026
New recruits will develop skills in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence, procurement, and asset maintenance.
Apprenticeships in UK automotive sector up 33% in 2025 – SMMT
There were 1,699 apprenticeship starts in the last academic year, with another 1,824 people upskilling through further courses.
North Ayrshire Council launches Future Trades Programme
The aim is to address local skills shortages in construction and boost job prospects for young people.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Business Disability Forum calls for clarity on Access to Work scheme
Angela Matthews said: “We need clear direction from the Government to end this uncertainty and for rules around Access to Work to be clarified and applied fairly.”
35% of workers with regional accents feel judged at work, finds Zurich UK
31% said they felt they needed to change or soften their accent in the office to sound more professional.
Royal Borough of Greenwich accredited as Carer-Inclusive Workplace
The accreditation came from Greenwich Carers Centre in recognition of the council’s new carers’ leave guidance.
Government, tech giants and charities meet to break down barriers at work
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “We must harness the power of technology to open more opportunities for disabled people to work."
Technology
West Midlands SMEs set to boost digital skills through university partnership
The University of Wolverhampton, Birmingham City University and Coventry University will run an event focused on digital adoption, cyber resilience and leadership skills for local small and medium-sized businesses.
Omnicore and Pension Lab partner to offer digital LoA to Simplybiz and threesixty firms
The deal will give advice firms across Simplybiz and threesixty access to Pension Lab’s digital LoA platform through Omnicore’s connected services.
Nurses, teachers and electricians among 20 jobs set to remain secure from AI – LiveCareer UK
Careers named include doctors, dentists, pharmacists, counsellors, social workers, plumbers, bricklayers, carpenters and journalists.
Health & Wellbeing
Health Shield Wellbeing and My Menopause Centre partner to offer menopause support
The new support is optional and gives employees access to evidence-based menopause care as part of their existing health checks.
HSENI launches advertising initiative to address work-related deaths in Northern Ireland
The TV and multimedia campaign is part of the ongoing workplace health campaign, which focuses on raising awareness of health risks at work and the need for controls.
TransUnion UK employees raise £40,000 for Andy’s Man Club
Kaushik Gopalan said: “We are proud that so many of our UK colleagues have come together to support a charity that is close to many of our hearts."
21% of workers miss out on annual leave due to workplace pressure, research finds
The study from Timetastic showed 21% failed to use all their holiday, even though 89% said time off improved their mental health.
Employee Relations
Just one in four doctors at Manx Care would recommend it as a place to work, survey finds
More than 60% of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that the organisation listens to staff views.
NatWest to expand Financial Foundations programme to support 50,000 people
The programme is expected to reach around 1,000 people a week in their workplace or community group throughout 2026.
Millennials account for most payrolled job losses – CV-Library
The 25-34 age group made up 76% of the drop in payrolled jobs over the past year.
53% of UK workers remain in jobs they don’t enjoy, research finds
Aegon’s Money:Mindshift found 54% of workers believe a dream job is realistic and 58% said achieving it was important, but only 12% said they had reached it.
Global HR
CISI launches jobs board to boost global financial services careers
The platform features real-time job postings, smart search and filtering tools, and career guidance from CISI experts.
Deel sets Guinness World Records™ title with global virtual hiring event
Deel has set a new Guinness World Records™ title for the 'Largest online hiring event' after attracting 6,848 attendees to a live virtual recruitment event.
Pearson and Deloitte partner to deliver AI-powered workforce training
The partnership will use both companies’ experience to deliver AI learning, leadership development and training solutions.
Retention and productivity top benefits of health support for overseas workers – Everywhen
32% of employers said retention rates were the main reason for offering health and wellbeing support, with 31% choosing productivity as the biggest advantage.