Women of colour face highest levels of workplace exclusion, research finds
Research from People Like Us and Women in PR found 20% of ethnic minority women reported microaggressions and discrimination at work.
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Procurement reforms an “important first step” in protecting jobs, says TUC
The reforms set out plans to prioritise British supply chains across key sectors including steel, shipbuilding, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure.
GPs in England overwhelmingly reject imposed contract changes – BMA
Almost 17,000 GPs and GP registrars took part in the vote, with 98.9% opposing the plans and calling for a return to negotiations.
Employers warned of £20,000 fines ahead of April minimum wage increases
The warning from Capital on Tap comes as updated wage rates are set to be introduced at the start of the new tax year.
74% of employees feel supported by employers during stress or illness, research finds
Research from Verve Healthcare found 45% of employees aged 55 and over said they felt supported.
Davanti Tyres backs ‘Garage for Girls’ initiative to boost vehicle repair skills
The weekly workshop series, which launched in February, has reached 130 attendees to date and is now fully booked for the next three months.
One in seven not in work, training or education in their early 20s, UCL finds
At age 23, 14% reported being NEET, showing the problem was more common in the early 20s than in the wider age group of 16-24-year-olds.
Compensation & Benefits
Govt to bring mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers
The move is part of efforts to improve pay transparency and tackle workplace barriers for minority ethnic groups and disabled people.
Nottingham City Council launches car salary sacrifice scheme with Tusker
The scheme aims to support staff with cost-effective motoring, while backing greener travel options.
Recruitment & HR
HLPartnership appoints Toby Miles as recruitment manager
Miles joins from Legal & General (L&G), where he spent eight and a half years.
Online tutor tops highest-paying flexible jobs for parents list, finds CV-Library
Other flexible jobs highlighted included virtual assistant, recruitment roles, social media manager, travel consultant or agent, and pet sitter.
Revive! launches National Recruitment Day campaign for automotive technicians
The campaign is open to both experienced technicians and those new to the industry.
DWP and SPFL partner to open 80 youth hubs
The move aims to boost support for young people aged 16 to 24 who are out of work or training.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Nearly one in eight employers fail to provide sexual harassment training, survey finds
Research from VinciWorks found that while 81% planned to increase efforts around sexual harassment prevention, fewer than one in 20 (5%) rated their current training as excellent.
66% of neurodiverse jobseekers cite interviews as a barrier to employment – Pertemps
Job attraction and advertising were seen as moderately challenging by 14%, career progression by 12% and onboarding by 8%.
Half of African workers feel excluded from mortgage market, Afin Bank finds
A third (34%) of African nationals surveyed said the mortgage challenges would put off skilled people from coming to the UK.
WPP gender pay gap narrows as more women reach top roles in 2025
Its latest report revealed that the median pay gap fell from 17.8% to 17.4%, linked to more women in the top pay quartile.
Technology
AI confidence key to improving access to employment, training provider says
Strive Training said improving both AI literacy and confidence could play a key role in supporting people back into the workforce.
AI adoption in home building set to boost jobs, not cut them, report finds
A report from the HBF and Pluto Finance found only 6% of construction firms expect AI to reduce headcount, compared to 11% in other sectors.
Aegon reports over £135m in lost pensions consolidated through Mylo app
Nick Roy, commercial director of workplace at Aegon, said: “We’re pleased with the progress, and this is only the beginning.”
Health & Wellbeing
British Steel and North Lincolnshire Council to help organisations in suicide prevention
Farzana Khanum said: “This is a valuable opportunity to help colleagues feel supported and able to talk openly about mental health and suicide prevention.”
Construction and retail named UK’s riskiest industries to work in, index finds
Construction and retail were named the joint riskiest industries to work in the UK in 2026, according to a Risk Index published by online training provider iHasco.
HDUK reports record employee happiness score
The latest Employee Survey showed that 88% of staff trust management, 87% reported positive wellbeing and 84% said they love the work they do.
Just one in 12 feel comfortable discussing cancer concerns with their employer, finds Aviva
People were most likely to talk to their partner (46%), a medical professional (43%) or a close friend (35%).
Employee Relations
85% of managers say disengagement is damaging team productivity – Robert Walters
When asked how a disengaged colleague affected their performance, 60% of professionals said they would notice, and 21% said they would feel less motivated.
Digital whistleblowing dominates as anonymous reporting hits record levels – Safecall
The number of reports with names attached dropped from 37% in 2019 to 25%, while anonymous submissions made up 56% of all cases.
Employers should plan for stranded staff this holiday season, urge lawyers
Lawyers at Shakespeare Martineau stated that many employers still do not have a formal travel disruption policy, which can leave them open to claims when workers get stuck abroad.
Pineapple Recruitment donates more than 200 Easter eggs to Worcester Foodbank
The donation aimed to help ensure children across the city could enjoy a treat over the holiday, with the eggs distributed to families.
Global HR
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.
Everywhen named exclusive partner in global Asinta benefits network
This will give clients access to a broader range of services in more countries.