Luton Arriva bus engineers to strike over sexual harassment and assault issues
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PPI launches Lost Pensions 2026 survey with DB scheme expansion
The 2026 survey will track changes in the lost pots landscape, looking at the number and value of lost pensions and their age distribution.
Aptia acquires Pension Decision Service from Mercer
The deal aims to strengthen the support available to pension savers facing complex retirement choices.
Denbighshire County Council achieves disability inclusion status
Catrin Roberts said: "This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to reach their full potential."
Eight in 10 workers experienced abuse at work in past year – TUC
More than half of workers surveyed said they face violence or abuse weekly or more, while 17% said it happened monthly.
CIPD appoints Neil Carberry as CEO
He will start his new role as CEO on 28th September 2026.
Younger workers less confident about financial future, research finds
The study from WEALTH at work showed only a fifth (20%) felt on track to meet financial goals.
Compensation & Benefits
Three-quarters of SMEs fear new sick pay rules will increase costs, poll finds
Many SME employers believe these changes could encourage more sick days, reducing productivity and increasing business costs.
Only 3% of young workers see payroll as a strategic career choice – Cezanne HR
Most young workers viewed payroll as mainly about accuracy and compliance, with 59% saying this was their main association.
Recruitment & HR
Part-time jobs fall as small businesses focus on full-time hiring – Employment Hero
Data showed that full-time employment rose 1.1% month-on-month, while part-time roles fell for the third month running, down 0.5%.
Arm and Savills named top employers for students and graduates in 2026 – Higherin
Savills was named the top undergraduate employer, with students giving high ratings for training and skill development.
Majority of jobseekers believe AI is unfairly filtering out candidates – CV-Library
Over half (53%) of jobseekers believed their application was rejected by AI without a human checking it.
Revolut Business launches GlobalHire to streamline international hiring
GlobalHire moves candidates from contract to onboarded in two to five days and automates compliance and payroll.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Government launches consultation to stop NDAs silencing victims of workplace abuse
Kate Dearden said: “These changes will ensure no one has to suffer in silence and give workers confidence that inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with.”
Disabled benefit claimants given ‘right to try work’ without losing support under new law
The move aims to address a key barrier, as 37% of disabled people and those with health conditions want to work but are held back by fears of losing financial support.
Mariella Frostrup appointed Women’s Employment Ambassador in workplace health push
The newly created role expands on Frostrup’s previous position as Menopause Employment Ambassador, reflecting a wider focus on health issues affecting women throughout their working lives.
UK backs stronger female representation in STEM at Malaysia forum
Held on 30th March 2026, the “Leading the Future: Women and Girls in Science Forum” brought together around 110 participants, including government officials.
Technology
AI training falling short for tech workers, research reveals
While 87% of tech employees reported that their organisation offers some form of AI guidance, only 58% have received formal training, research from La Fosse revealed.
Sapia.ai launches ‘Ask Sapia.ai’ to boost transparency in AI hiring
The new feature, Ask Sapia.ai, allows both employers and candidates to question how AI systems assess applicants, score performance and determine hiring recommendations.
TraqCheck raises $8m to scale AI agents transforming hiring workflows
The London-based firm’s latest funding round was led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL.
Health & Wellbeing
EXCLUSIVE: Majority call for changes to new employment reforms, poll finds
The poll showed that 75% backed changing the reforms, while just 25% said to keep them as they are.
Burnout hits two in five small business owners, data reveals
The MoneySuperMarket survey showed nearly six in 10 owners of businesses with 10 to 49 employees reported burnout, compared to 39% of sole traders.
Employee happiness could add £334bn to UK economy, report finds
The Happiness Dividend report from Reward Gateway | Edenred and LSE highlighted a direct link between employee wellbeing and business performance.
One in three millennials rely on caffeine to stay productive at work, data finds
21% of people in the UK said they drink coffee or energy drinks to boost productivity.
Employee Relations
New employer group targets wider access to workplace savings for UK employees
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings aims to boost access to workplace savings schemes for more staff across the UK.
UKSE backs YMCA bursary scheme to help young people into work
UKSE has partnered with YMCA North Staffordshire to fund employability bursaries supporting under-25s with the practical costs of securing work.
Rising fuel costs push up business travel expenses, says Rydoo CEO
Marchon noted that as ongoing geopolitical tension, cancellations and delays continue, more employees are being stranded or forced to rebook travel at short notice.
Over half of workers say jobs are harming their health – EGYM Hussle
The study found 52% of workers reported physical health problems linked to their job, while 41% said their mental health was also affected.
Global HR
CPO appointments fall as demand for experience grows, report finds
Eton Bridge Partners found that overall global appointment volumes have fallen by 21%, driven by a 34% decline in the UK.
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.
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.