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Standard Life launches Sharia Lifestyle Strategy for workplace pensions
The new option for workplace scheme members follows Sharia Law and comes with Sharia certification.
Raindrop appoints Guy Opperman as non-executive director
Opperman said: “I am delighted to be joining a great British tech disruptor that is transforming people's lives and finances."
15 million people in the UK are undersaving for retirement, warns Pensions Commission
The report found low and middle earners, the self-employed and women are most at risk, with 45% of working-age adults not saving into a pension.
Stagflation fears deepen as UK jobs market continues to weaken – ONS
The latest figures showed UK unemployment increased to 5% from 4.9%, while job vacancies declined to around 705,000, the lowest level since early 2021.
Working To Wellbeing promotes Dr Anuska Randolph-Stephens to clinical director
Vocational rehabilitation specialist Working To Wellbeing has promoted Dr Anuska Randolph-Stephens to clinical director as the business looks to strengthen its clinical strategy and governance.
Majority of UK workers fear AI will cut jobs, KCL study finds
Six in 10 said AI would take more jobs than it creates, and half (50%) said its impact would be worse than a normal recession.
Compensation & Benefits
Only one in five entry-level job listings on LinkedIn disclose salary, data finds
Analysis from Careerminds UK found sales and commercial roles were the most open about pay.
Bupa and YuLife launch cash plan to improve workplace health
The plan gives employees access to digital tools and healthcare support, allowing them to claim back costs for everyday healthcare.
Recruitment & HR
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor launches working plan to boost employment
The ‘Get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Working Plan’ aims to help people into work by breaking down barriers to employment.
BMW Group Academy marks 20 years of training and skills development
The purpose-built academy combines technical workshops, classrooms and simulated showroom environments.
UK employers prioritise cost management over growth, CIPD finds
The proportion planning to recruit in the next three months rose slightly to 63%, mainly due to stronger hiring intentions in the public sector.
Young job seekers warned over rise in AI-powered recruitment scams
Experts are warning young job seekers to stay alert to increasingly sophisticated AI-powered scams as fraudsters target people struggling in a weaker UK labour market.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Women of Colour in Policing group launches in West Yorkshire
WOCIP aims to improve the experience, career opportunities and confidence of women of colour in West Yorkshire Police.
Mortgage leaders warn industry risks ‘EDI fatigue’ without continued focus
Senior mortgage industry figures have urged professionals across the sector to take part in the latest Working in Mortgages ED&I research, warning progress could stall without continued engagement.
People from working class backgrounds more likely to have low wellbeing, data finds
Research from the Sutton Trust, supported by Co-op, found those who move into higher status jobs are much happier than those who stay in lower socio-economic groups as adults.
FMB urges construction sector to tackle mental health stigma
The Federation of Master Builders has called on the construction industry to break its culture of silence around mental health after one of its members shared his experience of struggling in silence.
Technology
91% of hospitality staff say tech is improving work-life balance, data finds
The Access Hospitality survey found that 27% of staff said AI has made their role much easier and over half (52%) view AI as a helpful tool for their job.
UK workers lose nearly a day a week managing disconnected AI tools, says Workday
UK employees are spending almost a full working day each week moving information between disconnected AI systems, according to new research from Workday.
UK lagging behind in AI recruitment, YouGov finds
19% in the UK thought hiring would drop due to AI, and 40% expected little or no impact.
Health & Wellbeing
40% of pharmacists say work harms their wellbeing, PDA finds
One in five believed line managers were trained to support wellbeing, and fewer than one in 10 saw visible action after feedback.
Google searches for burnout symptoms hit record high in 2026, data reveals
Related terms climbed too, with “exhaustion symptoms” up 150%, “stress symptoms” up 140%, “burnout symptoms NHS” up 130%, and “stress” up 100%.
Movera launches Mental Health Ambassador network to boost colleague wellbeing
The programme brings together 25 volunteer ambassadors from both hybrid and remote teams.
Automotive charity Ben sees sharp rise in demand for financial and mental health support
Ben responded to more than 14,000 enquiries over the past year as automotive workers increasingly sought support for stress, financial hardship and wellbeing concerns.
Employee Relations
Vertu colleague recognised nationally at Masters Awards
Shane Witts received the award as part of the group’s annual awards programme recognising.
Disrupted work patterns lead to lower pension savings, DWP finds
The report showed that women, especially from ethnic minorities and those who report being disabled, are more likely to have lower private pension savings.
Staff start strikes at Heriot-Watt University over job cuts and programme closure
The Union said they are open to talks with management to solve the dispute, but want a firm commitment to rule out compulsory redundancies.
Young workers eight times more likely to report poor mental health at work – MFHA
More than one in four said they didn’t feel safe enough to speak up or ask for help, and almost one in three (31%) had considered leaving their job as a result.
Global HR
Deel signs multi-year sleeve partnership with Arsenal for 2026/27 season
Alex Bouaziz, co-founder and CEO of Deel, said: “The club will be rolling out Deel's platform across its workforce and HR operations in the coming months."
81% of employers plan to increase number of employees overseas – Everywhen
A quarter are looking to do this within the next 12 months, and 72% within five years.
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.
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.