Most organisations not formally assessing workplace stress, survey finds
The survey from WorkNest found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
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Hedged pension schemes strengthen as gilt yields fall, Broadstone index shows
Funding levels for fully hedged schemes rose by 1.1%, increasing from 71.8% at the end of January to 72.9% by the end of February.
Devon County Council runs initiative to boost employment for care-experienced young people
The initiative targeted care-experienced young people and those aged 18 to 25 who were unemployed and not in education or training.
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly launch Workforce & Skills Strategy event
The strategy aims to improve pathways for residents, strengthen talent pipelines and support skills development in priority sectors.
Lindum delivers new specialist dental training facilities to boost dental workforce
Edward Chambers, co-chairman at Lindum, said: “This project will play an important role in helping address dental workforce shortages across Lincolnshire.”
East Ayrshire Council launches vocation training programme to upskill residents
The programme is part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal and supports employment in the electric vehicle and hydrogen automotive sector.
University of Aberdeen researcher produces comic to raise awareness of menopause’s impact at work
‘Navigating Menopause in the Workplace’ was developed by Chithramali Rodrigo as part of her PhD research into supporting women at work.
Compensation & Benefits
Nearly one in five job ads list legal entitlements as perks, research finds
Water was listed as a perk in 1,009 ads, coffee in 553, and training in 457, according to research from Reward Gateway | Edenred.
NHS Employers appoints director of pay, reward and employment relations
Monkhouse will lead national NHS employer policy on employment relations, pay, reward and contractual frameworks in line with DHSC mandates.
Recruitment & HR
Highland Council expands apprenticeship and employment opportunities through My Highland Future
The council set out commitments to expand in-house apprenticeship and career development pathways and support local businesses to get involved.
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event to launch dedicated student programme
Sessions will cover careers in areas such as engineering, technology, diagnostics, and practical routes into the aftermarket.
Leeds United partners with Employment Hero to support local businesses
Employment Hero will work with the club to support local businesses in Yorkshire & the Humber, which has been identified as a key growth region.
Half of SMEs plan to replace staff roles with AI – Paragon Bank
24% of SME leaders said they had no plans to reduce headcount via AI, while the rest were unsure.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
SOM and Fertility Matters at Work call for cultural shift in workplace fertility support
The organisations said the focus should be on changing workplace culture, not just introducing policies.
Addison Lee and Think Pink partner to boost female representation in private hire sector
Through this partnership, Addison Lee will support more women into the profession through dedicated training and mentorship programmes.
Institute of Directors welcomes women leaders at forum in London
The event was held at The View, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, with attendees including founders, senior decision-makers and emerging leaders from across the UK.
Connect to Work launches in Wales to provide tailored job support
Funding has been confirmed for 16 areas across England and Wales, including Mid Wales, North Wales and South West Wales.
Technology
AI skills shortage tops employer concerns as skills gap narrows – ManpowerGroup
AI was identified as the skill organisations found hardest to recruit for, with 19% struggling to find people confident using AI to support their roles.
Most firms feel unprepared for new AI regulations – VinciWorks
When it came to AI training, only a fifth (22%) said their organisation provides AI awareness training they consider effective.
New technology and cyber risks making leadership roles more complex, survey finds
The findings come from a survey of 500 senior decision-makers commissioned by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).
Health & Wellbeing
Majority of HR professionals burned out as workloads increase, finds Stribe
While 65% said they were trying to stay positive about the next year, most said they were stuck in a cycle of constant firefighting and emotional strain.
Construction and retail named UK’s riskiest industries to work in 2026 – iHasco
The private sector, including IT and finance, had 20,000 incidents, making it the safest.
Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans to support women at work
Employers with 250 or more staff will be encouraged to publish steps they are taking to reduce the gender pay gap and support employees going through menopause from April.
Driving anxiety stops Gen Z from taking job interviews and promotions, research finds
Research from Tempcover found 10% turned down promotions that needed more time on the road.
Employee Relations
Motherhood still leads to lower earnings and slower career progression, finds HiBob
Women who took parental leave reported slowed career progression (23%), being left out of key decisions (20%), and being given less challenging work (16%).
Businesses must focus on a human-centred approach when rolling out AI, urges expert
Triponel warned that automation is reshaping business models, putting marginalised workers, especially women, at greater risk of job loss.
WorkWell Employer Champion programme launched to boost workplace wellbeing
The programme, funded by the Government, offers free, confidential support to people whose health impacts their ability to stay in or return to work.
Quarter of employees want to change jobs this year – Ciphr
Out of 2,000 workers surveyed, 32% of under 34s and 30% of 35-44-year-olds were either actively job hunting or planning to leave.
Global HR
Chartered status offers vital career boost in the age of AI, says CISI
CISI said the designation helps maintain standards of professionalism and trust as financial services become more global and AI use increases.
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.
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.