Origin partners with ServiceNow to deliver AI-powered benefits support
The integration connects Origin’s proprietary AI engine, Cuido™, with ServiceNow HR Service Delivery, enabling employees to receive instant answers to benefits queries.
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SOGO Mobility and Admiral Pioneer launch salary sacrifice insurance
Insurance is priced based on individual driver risk, as opposed to the profile of the whole fleet.
Toyota and IMI produce video series promoting automotive careers
Seven employees from across the Toyota and Lexus retail networks told their career stories through short and long-form videos.
WEC launches inquiry on flexible working and disability
MPs on the cross-party committee will look at how flexible working policies, laws and guidance affect disabled workers and jobseekers.
74% of employers concerned employees not saving enough for retirement, data finds
Data from People's Pension found a third (32%) of employers said younger employees are most likely to opt out of workplace pensions.
Industry leaders call for graduate pathway rethink as AI reshapes career market
A recent event hosted by techUK brought together employers and labour market experts to assess the real impact of AI on entry-level roles.
L&G adds Targeted Support to proposition following FCA approval
This will allow L&G to send more relevant information to DC workplace pension members, focusing first on those whose pension savings are all in cash.
Compensation & Benefits
Two-thirds of employees say paid sick leave is a must-have – Ciphr
68% said company sick pay was the most important benefit, ahead of annual pay rises that match inflation (60%) and flexible working hours (58%).
Fleet Operations partners with Ohme and Zest to expand benefits offering
Richard Hipkiss said: “As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, fleets are looking for practical solutions that help reduce complexity [...] these partnerships are an important part of how we continue to respond to that.”
Recruitment & HR
Alstom launches internship scheme to boost job prospects for SEND students
The scheme, run in partnership with Derby College, gives students hands-on experience as they work on the CrossCountry Voyager refurbishment project.
Another Path launches to support UK professionals changing careers
The platform offers career change coaching, personal branding, and a range of free resources and industry insights.
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.”
PFS’s Pathway to the Profession programme reaches 500 new members in nine months
Around three quarters of the new members are aged 30 or under, with four in 10 in their 20s, one in three in their 30s and about 5% in their teens.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
37% of BSL users lose Access to Work support despite unchanged needs, data finds
RNID and DeafATW found nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents and 76% of BSL users said their latest award helped them stay in work.
Mencap and Admiral partner to tackle employment gap in Wales
The programme will focus on providing job coaching, skills workshops, travel training and practical support to help adults move into paid employment.
Sackers becomes certified family-friendly employer
Debbie Holmes, HR director at Sackers, said: “Creating a family‑inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are at Sackers."
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."
Technology
Cyber risks top concerns following first wave of Own Risk Assessments, polling finds
New polling from the Society of Pension Professionals found that cyber and data security has emerged as the biggest area for improvement.
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
Over one million workers experience quarter-life crisis – LiveCareer UK
Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial workers reported financial insecurity, with over 50% living paycheck to paycheck, increasing career pressures.
Currys and the Retail Trust partner to support thousands of retail workers
The new wellbeing resources includes counselling for themselves and household relatives, specialist support for young people, financial aid and 24-hour help from the Retail Trust’s helpline.
90% of workers say safety boosts productivity, finds EcoOnline
The report, published for World Day for Safety and Health at Work, showed 79% would consider leaving their job if conditions were unsafe.
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.
Employee Relations
Inefficient staff training costs UK businesses £416m, data reveals
The report measured the national skill gap density at 4%, meaning one in 25 UK workers lack the skills to do their job as effectively as possible.
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."
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.
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.
Global HR
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.
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.