“Clarity always wins in AI recruitment”, says career expert
Owen Morgan, managing director at INTOO UK & Ireland, said candidates need to be more strategic and structured in their approach.
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Broadstone to administer new section of the Clara Pension Trust
The move is part of the UK’s fifth superfund transaction, with members set to continue receiving their full pension entitlements in the Clara Pension Trust.
Whistleblowing and harassment queries up 50% month-on-month, finds Skillcast
Interest in whistleblowing guidance went up by 31% month-on-month, while content about harassment and the new act saw a 47% rise.
Rising costs continue to pile pressure on property professionals, study finds
Data from The Accountancy Partnership revealed that 44.7% of cited tax administration as the biggest negative impact on their work.
Quantum Advisory helps small pension scheme secure £8.4m buy-in with Rothesay
The transaction for Stahl UK Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme covers 61 members.
Construction engineers secure 4.5% pay rise after industrial action threat
The agreement, accepted by around 3,000 workers covered under the NAECI, represents an increase from the initially proposed 3.6% offer.
AI in hiring cannot replace human judgment
Sebastian Scott, CEO and co-founder at Clera, discusses how AI hiring is scaling bias, requiring a shift toward transparent, human-centred matching.
Compensation & Benefits
91% of parents more productive at work when employers fund holiday clubs, data finds
Data from Bright Horizons showed 84% of women said employer support for holiday clubs made them more likely to stay with their employer.
Everywhen joins Brokerslink to boost international employee benefits for UK clients
Brokerslink said Everywhen’s experience allows them to meet network members’ clients’ needs in the UK and contribute to the Brokerslink employee benefits community.
Recruitment & HR
Young workers increasingly drive science and tech sector growth – Employment Hero
Overall employment in the sector increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 6.3% year-on-year in March.
‘Menopause masking’ drives women to consider leaving jobs, research reveals
Analysis from Nurosym revealed that three in five women aged 45 to 60 have considered leaving their job because of insufficient workplace support during menopause.
Temporary employment is the stepping stone to permanent, says Gi Group specialist
Jan Stroud said: "I truly believe that this route should be viewed as a credible and strategic entry route to long-term employment."
Confidence gap widens for NEETs in 2026, index finds
The McDonald’s Youth Confidence Index 2026 showed 44% of NEETs had a clear plan for their career, compared with 66% of other young people.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Disabled workers call for inclusive AI design to unlock workplace potential
The Business Disability Forum poll found only 24% said they saw AI’s potential to improve access to employment and the workplace for disabled people.
35% of managers lack confidence on neurodiversity adjustments – VinciWorks
30% described managers as not very confident, and only 6.5% said managers were very confident.
52% of women feel pressure to go to work despite severe period pain, data finds
A quarter (24%) reported having problems at work because of time taken off for pain.
The Very Group gains Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Sarah Willett said: "To receive recognition from Henpicked is such a meaningful milestone in our journey toward building a truly inclusive workplace.”
Technology
AI policy gaps in the workplace could undermine productivity, study finds
Red Eagle Tech found that 54.5% do not have a clear or enabling policy on how to use AI tools at work.
Fears of AI cheating in hiring “overblown”, research suggests
Clevry found that 62% of HR and talent professionals believe candidates are using AI to manipulate hiring processes.
Finova creates 50 roles with launch of Manchester hub
The hub, located at x+why, 100 Embankment, will support the development of Finova’s lending, broker and servicing platforms.
Health & Wellbeing
Over a third of employees say money worries impact work performance – WEALTH at work
Nearly a quarter (23%) reported lower motivation, one in five (20%) said they lost focus, and 8% linked financial stress to more sick days.
77% of frontline workers feel safe to speak up at work, report finds
A Forrester Consulting study for SafetyCulture showed 77% of UK frontline workers felt safe to raise concerns or suggest improvements at work.
Over two in five construction workers struggle with inconsistent work, data finds
Research from The Accountancy Partnership found over a quarter of professionals (27.4%) said they were not confident they would earn more than last year.
34% of SME employees say employers are not doing enough to prevent absence – L&G
Most employees (78%) said that preventing absence would be the most useful part of any wellbeing and absence management strategy.
Employee Relations
Nearly half of UK organisations hit by costly workplace disputes, WorkNest finds
WorkNest found that 46% experienced at least one employee-related issue resulting in direct financial impact over the past three years.
Pluxee and Attivo launch Financial Wellbeing Hub to support employees
The hub provides life-stage content, planning tools, webinars and free one-to-one consultations with Attivo’s regulated financial planners.
Luton Arriva bus engineers to strike over sexual harassment and assault issues
The strikes are set for 27th April to 1st May, 11th May to 15th May and 25th May to 29th May.
81% of professionals take on extra duties without recognition – Robert Walters
Data showed that over half are now working longer hours, while only 16% have spoken to their managers about the extra work.
Global HR
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.
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).