Demand for traditional coding skills falls as AI tools increase in popularity – Malt
According to the Malt Tech Trends 2026 report, demand for languages including Java (-32%), C++ (-25%) and PHP (-33%) fell sharply over the past year.
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Pineapple Recruitment launches education division to support schools and colleges
The division will cover full-time, part-time and fixed-term positions.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates 60 years with new Young Founder category
A total of 186 businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands received awards this year.
TPR says most DB pension schemes now focused on endgame planning
The regulator said stronger funding positions mean many schemes are now moving away from deficit repair strategies and instead focusing on long-term objectives.
Center Parcs launches car salary sacrifice scheme with Tusker
The scheme launched on 7th April 2026 and has already seen strong early engagement, with 30% of employees logging in to explore the offering within the first week.
Everyone wanted experience: Here’s how I made myself employable after college
Jack Hulatt discusses how graduates can stand out by building practical proof of skills rather than relying on qualifications alone.
Workplace pension providers raise bar on financial wellness as Benefits Guru publishes 2026 ratings
Aviva, Mercer and Standard Life were among those leading the field.
Compensation & Benefits
Majority of HR professionals confident in benefits knowledge, but gaps remain – Everywhen
The findings reflect a growing challenge for HR teams as employee benefits expand.
Employers plan benefit cuts ahead of salary sacrifice changes, research reveals
According to GRiD, 23% of employers expect to reduce the generosity of pension contributions, while 22% plan to cut back on other employee benefits.
Recruitment & HR
Cezanne HR appoints Julie Lally as chief product officer
In her new role, Lally will lead the company’s product vision, overseeing strategy and delivery across its HR and payroll platform.
Noisy offices fuelling health crisis as employers fail to act, research warns
Oscar Acousitcs found that nearly a quarter (24%) of office workers have taken time off due to noise-related stress.
CEOs continue to prioritise AI and profitability amid geopolitical uncertainty – EY-Parthenon
The survey of 1,200 CEOs across 21 countries revealed that more than half (56%) now view geopolitical risk as the biggest threat to their business over the next 12 months.
Over half of employees experience imposter syndrome at work, MyPerfectCV finds
51% of employees said like they are “faking it” at work at least sometimes, projecting more confidence or competence than they genuinely feel.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Wiltshire Council approves £10.4m programme to help more residents into jobs
The programme aims to help residents with health conditions, disabilities or other complex barriers move into long-term work.
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.
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.
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.
Technology
AI now plays decisive role in hiring process, study finds
MyPerfectResume found that 73% of employers now use AI in hiring decisions, while 52% also applied it to workforce planning.
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
Businesses still prioritising accidents over long-term health risks, research finds
WorkNest found that only 51% of organisations claim to give equal attention to accidents and long-term health risks.
Long-term sickness remains high as NHS delays impact workforce, says Broadstone
More than 11 million fit notes were issued in 2025, with NHS delays continuing to drive long-term sickness and workforce absence.
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%).
Workers lose three weeks of annual leave per year as burnout concerns surge – Timetastic
The findings come as Google searches for “signs of burnout” have increased by 150% over the past year.
Employee Relations
Employee recognition in focus as Vertu honours long-serving Ascot employee
The Vertu Masters Awards celebrates excellence across the business, with more than 7,800 colleagues considered for recognition.
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.
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."
Global HR
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.
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.