NEU secures new workload protections for sixth form college teachers
The agreement includes the introduction of Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time into sixth form college teachers’ terms and conditions.
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Standard Life launches ‘Rule of 300’ to help savers understand retirement income needs
The calculations show that around £300 of pension savings is needed to generate £1 of guaranteed monthly income for life through an inflation-linked annuity.
Accident and repair sector rapidly losing skilled workers, finds IMI report
The report, 'Understanding the UK Accident & Repair Workforce', revealed that the sector loses an estimated 4,700 workers every year.
Broadstone launches specialist service for DB schemes with legacy insured contracts
The service aims to help schemes navigate increasingly complex historic insurance arrangements, many of which contain unusual guarantees.
More employers adding new entrant EV brands to company car choice lists, research shows
23% said they are waiting for these manufacturers to become more established before introducing them to employee choice lists.
Pineapple Recruitment launches education division to support schools and colleges
The division will cover full-time, part-time and fixed-term positions.
Private sector pay awards hold at 3.5% in March – IDR
The proportion of pay awards worth 4% or more increased, rising from 16% in February to over one fifth in the latest sample.
Compensation & Benefits
Middle earners repay the most on student loans, analysis finds
The research identified a “student loan danger zone” for graduates starting their careers on salaries between £45,000 and £50,000.
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.
Recruitment & HR
AI-generated cover letters becoming standard in recruitment, says Eursap
Daniel Patel, recruitment director at Eursap, said: "Candidates are under pressure to apply quickly and at scale, and AI tools offer a way to keep up with that pace.”
Nearly one million over-50s struggle to secure employment, survey finds
Data from the Labour Force Survey revealed that 917,000 people aged between 50 and 66 are currently unemployed.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
Employers rethink health plans as demand for weight-loss drugs grows – Howden
The data highlighted a growing disconnect between employee expectations and employer affordability.
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.
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.
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.
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%).
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.
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.