Government launches consultation to stop NDAs silencing victims of workplace abuse
Kate Dearden said: “These changes will ensure no one has to suffer in silence and give workers confidence that inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with.”
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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.
Standard Life acquires Aegon UK for £2.0bn
The deal will create the UK’s largest retirement savings and income business, covering 16 million customers with around £480bn in assets under administration.
UKSE backs YMCA bursary scheme to help young people into work
UKSE has partnered with YMCA North Staffordshire to fund employability bursaries supporting under-25s with the practical costs of securing work.
Rising fuel costs push up business travel expenses, says Rydoo CEO
Marchon noted that as ongoing geopolitical tension, cancellations and delays continue, more employees are being stranded or forced to rebook travel at short notice.
One in three millennials rely on caffeine to stay productive at work, data finds
21% of people in the UK said they drink coffee or energy drinks to boost productivity.
Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams
Over the last 12 months, HM Revenue and Customs received more than 25,000 scam referrals related to the Winter Fuel Payment.
Compensation & Benefits
43% of companies lack a formal health and wellbeing strategy – Everywhen
Only 51% had a documented and regularly updated strategy, while 18% just offered benefits as their approach.
Benifex appoints Mohamad Awada as chief services officer to drive customer outcomes
Awada will lead the company’s professional services and consulting functions from London, focusing on improving implementation speed.
Recruitment & HR
International recruitment key to ending workshop skills shortage, says Easy2Recruit
Many workshops are experiencing strong demand but lack the technician capacity to meet it.
TraqCheck raises $8m to scale AI agents transforming hiring workflows
The London-based firm’s latest funding round was led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL.
Pallet-Track appoints Sarah Hayes as hr director after 15-year career rise
Long-serving team member steps into newly created leadership role as pallet network strengthens focus on people strategy and growth
Rygor career hub attracts 13,000 users in first year
Automotive group’s online careers platform sees strong uptake, with CV and interview resources proving most popular among jobseekers.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Mariella Frostrup appointed Women’s Employment Ambassador in workplace health push
The newly created role expands on Frostrup’s previous position as Menopause Employment Ambassador, reflecting a wider focus on health issues affecting women throughout their working lives.
UK backs stronger female representation in STEM at Malaysia forum
Held on 30th March 2026, the “Leading the Future: Women and Girls in Science Forum” brought together around 110 participants, including government officials.
Senior candidates removing age clues from CVs amid bias concerns
According to Eursap, the trend, described as “age-scrubbing”, includes omitting graduation dates, shortening career histories and removing early roles.
Bedfont Scientific receives Compassionate Workplace accreditation
Jason Smith said: “As the first organisation in Kent to achieve this recognition, we feel both proud and responsible to lead by example."
Technology
AI adoption hits 100% across pensions industry, SPP research finds
The SPP’s 2026 AI Survey found that 100% of respondents are now using AI, up from 87% in 2025.
Demand for agentic AI skills surges as businesses shift beyond traditional coding – Malt
The findings, published in the Malt Tech Trends 2026 report, pointed to a significant shift in the technology skills landscape.
SMEs increasingly reassess HR tech spend amid economic pressure
Expert Market found that 73% of U.S. SMEs are currently re-evaluating their tech investments.
Health & Wellbeing
Over half of workers say jobs are harming their health – EGYM Hussle
The study found 52% of workers reported physical health problems linked to their job, while 41% said their mental health was also affected.
Liquidation Centre urges employers to tackle workplace stress amid rising absences
Richard Hunt said: “Stress Awareness Month should encourage businesses across the UK to slow things down and really listen."
Accountability Edinburgh and Barrhead Housing gain Flexible Workplace Accreditation
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, Greenspace Scotland, Into Work, Melville Housing Association, Scullion Law, Social Investment Scotland and Working Rite were also recognised.
Royal Voluntary Service launches initiative to boost workplace morale
The 100 Million Hour Movement aims to double employee volunteering hours from 50 million to 100 million by the end of 2028.
Employee Relations
79% of workers fear job loss in 2026 as recession fears grow – MyPerfectCV
Most workers expected redundancies and unemployment to rise, with 82% saying layoffs were likely at their organisation.
CIPD warns union workplace access rules could strain employment relations
The warning follows the Government’s response to its consultation on trade union right of access, which sets out timelines for how unions can engage with workplaces.
Office noise costing workers three weeks of productivity a year, research finds
Oscar Acoustics found that more than half (54%) of employees described their workplace as noisy, yet only around a third believe their employer takes the issue seriously.
Employee engagement declines as burnout reshapes workplace loyalty, study finds
According to a report from Resume Genius, engagement has fallen from its 2020 peak.
Global HR
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).
UK now top global hub for startup hiring – Deel
Of nearly 100 startups that each raised over $100m (£79m) in funding, 12.2% of cross-border hires were in the UK – the highest share worldwide.