Formula E selects HiBob to boost global HR management
HiBob’s HR platform will be used throughout Formula E’s operations to centralise people management and support its international workforce.
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Pod partners with SalSac to bring home charging to employer network
Employees can include a Pod Point Solo 3S home charger and standard installation within their salary sacrifice arrangement.
Applications open for £11M fund to boost jobs and investment in Port Talbot
The Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to support firms offering skilled, well-paid jobs and help them grow.
Small firms are owed £12,000 a year in late payments as arrears reach £70bn, report finds
According to research by Hiscox, almost a quarter (23%) of payments to small firms arrive late, with delays increasing alongside business size.
Moneybox launches low-cost pension funds
The platform now offers service fees of 0.15% capped at £150 a year and a fund fee of 0.29%.
Mangers face rising scrutiny over workplace decisions, research finds
The Robert Walters polling found 84% of managers felt their decisions were being examined more closely by colleagues than two years ago.
Camden Council reaches accessible employment opportunities target in 100 days
The campaign brought together major employers in the borough to design roles for residents facing barriers to work.
Compensation & Benefits
Most workers ready to double pension savings, finds Penfold
53% of employees said they would increase their pension contributions if their employer matched the amount.
Leadership, workload and pay key drivers of teacher retention, report finds
According to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), of the 26.9% of teachers considering leaving, only 13.8% of that group subsequently left, while 86% remained in post.
Recruitment & HR
37% of employers plan to cut permanent hiring due to Employment Rights Act – CIPD
74% of employers expect the Act to increase employment costs, and 55% think workplace conflict will rise because of at least one of the key changes.
95% of SME home builders say apprenticeships are essential, finds HBF
The research showed that although micro businesses make up around 80% of the construction industry, less than 16% currently employ apprentices.
ManpowerGroup hosts webinar on 2026 labour market and ERA impact
Petra Tagg described 2026 as a year of caution, with many people saying the pending ERB had put the brakes on hiring confidence and that cost increases.
East Sussex College to launch roofing apprenticeship to close skills gap
Its Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship will launch in September 2026, aiming to help tackle the shortage of skilled roofers in the area.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Government set to lower train driver age to 18 to address workforce shortages
The change is set to open up new career paths for young people, with a quarter of all train drivers expected to reach retirement age by 2030.
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.
Technology
Oracle Health launches ‘Clinical AI Agent’ to cut doctors’ admin time
The tool uses voice and screen-driven technology to help NHS and private practice staff draft patient notes, aiming to cut admin time.
Amey hosts AI training workshop for apprentices at Innovation Studio
Apprentices worked with the AI and innovation team to learn about agentic AI and were tasked with designing and building their own AI agents.
jobmate to showcase cloud ERP for finance practitioners at FAB UK 2026
The system gives businesses real-time visibility of jobs, workforce activity, assets and costs.
Health & Wellbeing
City of London Corporation hosts roundtable on financial wellbeing in the workforce
The discussion looked at the role employers can play in supporting financial wellbeing, improving retention and productivity, and backing economic growth.
Zopa UK and Kyndryl among UK’s 2025 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
Other companies that made the list included: HLB International, Viewber, Kevel, Databricks, APCO, Starwood Hotels, Virgin Air, Flo Health, Cielo and Ryan Specialty.
Government and RCN agree package to boost graduate nurse pay and progression
New measures will include: prioritising increasing graduate pay, reviewing band 5 nurse roles and pay bands, and establishing a single national nursing preceptorship.
‘Tinder leave’ could be the new workplace norm, says expert
Lauren Mastroni said: "When managed properly, love-life benefits show a company recognises employees as whole people and that a supported life leads to a more engaged worker."
Employee Relations
85% of SME leaders would make the same choices despite personal sacrifices, survey finds
The survey from Employment Hero found that 94% said they had made sacrifices due to their business.
49% of employees ready to quit jobs over lack of skills training – Arden University
64% of employees thought having up-to-date digital, technical or artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills gave them a distinct advantage.
Unite calls on Government to ensure NHS pay stays above minimum wage
The union said the current lack of a pay deal meant the lowest paid NHS workers needed an emergency pay rise just to stay above the legal minimum.
Unite launches apprenticeship charter to set minimum standards for pay and conditions
The charter covers pay, employment rights, fair treatment, training and development, health and safety, progression, representation and apprentice responsibilities.
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.