Career grief is hitting more workers as jobs don’t match expectations, says careers expert
Jo-Ellen Grzyb of Impact Factory, said: “Career grief doesn’t mean career disaster. It can instead be a catalyst for change.”
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Why adopting an EV salary sacrifice scheme could help to reignite your business
Lash Saranna, co-founder and CEO at EZOO, discusses why adopting an EV salary sacrifice scheme could help reignite your business.
TomTom rolls out HowNow AI skills platform to boost workforce agility
The company brought in HowNow as part of a two-year people strategy to reshape learning and give employees skills-driven development paths.
The CIPD Festival of Work announces speaker line-up for 2026
The two-day festival is now open for registration and will showcase a wide range of speakers, exhibitors and interactive features.
Cambridge ranked as best UK city for graduates starting their careers – Edumentors
Data showed that Cambridge offered the most entry-level job openings in the country, with three graduate positions advertised for every 10 residents.
Gen Z – rebuilding workplace culture, break by break
Russell Cowley, general manager at FreshGround, discusses how Gen Z are changing workplace culture by taking proper breaks and valuing connection during the working day.
VIVID launches customer-focused credential for its staff
The programme covers every team and is designed to bring staff together around a shared approach to customer experience.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
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.
Recruitment & HR
“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.
Amey event provides jobseekers in Trafford with pathways into work
Jobseekers got help with CVs and took part in one-to-one careers conversations with Amey’s senior management.
If companies want more future CPOs, they need to stop looking outside first
Dmitry Zaytsev, founder at Dandelion Civilization, discusses how weak internal talent visibility is limiting organisations’ ability to develop and appoint future CPOs.
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.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
HSBC UK becomes first bank to offer British Sign Language training to all employees
Harriet Oppenheimer said: “By providing beginner BSL training, HSBC is taking meaningful steps to ensure everyone feels welcome and included."
Black workers face higher levels of racism and unfair treatment at work, TUC finds
45% of black workers said they were given harder or less popular tasks, while 43% said they received unfair criticism.
96% of employees at E.ON recognise menopause support at work, survey finds
The 2026 Menopause Survey found that 86% feel comfortable talking about menopause at work and 84% feel confident discussing it with their manager.
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.
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
Violence against transport workers out of control, says TSSA
Data found 55.5% of reps had experienced repeated abuse, including verbal and racial abuse, spitting, physical assaults, threats with weapons, harassment and sexual assault.
Politeness at work increases risk of unauthorised access, warns expert
Data revealed that many UK businesses have found it harder to keep security tight since hybrid working and changing office attendance became normal.
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.
Employee Relations
CIH Cymru calls on Welsh Government to invest in housing workforce
Matthew Dicks, national director at CIH Cymru, said: “CIH Cymru's manifesto calls on the next Welsh government to treat housing as a sustainable vocation."
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.
Small gestures can create big change in the workplace
Alexa Knight, director of campaigns and influencing at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses how small gestures in the workplace can have a big impact on employee wellbeing.
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.
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).