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.
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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.
Pensions UK strengthens policy committee with 21 new members
Zoe Alexander said: “I am pleased to welcome the new members, whose deep expertise and fresh perspectives will help drive forward our work."
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.
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.
Majority of DC pension savers now offered in-scheme retirement options, finds TPR
86% of the largest schemes offer at least one retirement income option, compared to just 46% of small schemes.
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Compensation & Benefits
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.
Pension contributions boost long-term wealth more than mortgage overpayments – Rathbones
Analysis found a 40% taxpayer who paid their bonus into a pension ended up with around £57,000 more in their pension after 20 years than someone who overpaid the mortgage.
Recruitment & HR
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.
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.
iRecruit4 appoints Jess Walter as recruitment manager
She will focus on building new relationships, supporting clients and driving growth across the white-collar and professional services sectors.
Oxford Bus Group expands workforce with new recruitment partner
Jake Edwards said: “My focus is on recruitment across the group, paying particular attention to the many recruitment days which are held throughout the year."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
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%).
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.
Impact Student Partners launched to address university accessibility gap
Charlie Bentham-Wood said: “Our role is to help ensure students receive the support they need and reduce barriers they may face during their studies.”
Salford City Council approves plans to boost jobs
The Social Value and Impact Strategy 2026-29 focuses on widening access to employment and skills for disadvantaged groups, expanding support for VCSE-led community projects in deprived areas, and tackling health inequalities.
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
Pepper Money confirms return of broker wellbeing retreat for 2026
The retreat forms part of Pepper Money’s ‘Be More You’ wellness initiative, aimed at supporting mortgage professionals in the UK with their work-life balance.
Activity Alliance launches resources to support inclusive workplaces
The materials are designed to help employers, partners and individuals understand and apply inclusive practices in employment, volunteering and participation.
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.
British Safety Council launches initiative to support unemployed veterans
The initiative, From Service to Safety, is open to service leavers and veterans who are unemployed or about to lose their jobs.
Employee Relations
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.
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.
Workplace illness drives £861m in sick pay costs across England, analysis finds
Women lost 16.6 million days to work-related illness, around 500,000 more than men, according to health and safety experts at Protecting.co.uk.
Majority of employers unprepared for menopause law, 74% call for stronger rights – VinciWorks
Nearly three-quarters said menopause needs stronger legal protection at work.
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.