Business Disability Forum calls for clarity on Access to Work scheme
Angela Matthews said: “We need clear direction from the Government to end this uncertainty and for rules around Access to Work to be clarified and applied fairly.”
Latest
Harwich Haven Authority Pension Fund secures £45m buy-in with Royal London
The deal secures benefits for 125 pensioners and dependants, as well as around 45 deferred members.
NatWest to expand Financial Foundations programme to support 50,000 people
The programme is expected to reach around 1,000 people a week in their workplace or community group throughout 2026.
Barnett Waddingham appointed to oversee the Carlsberg UK Limited Pension Scheme
Barnett Waddingham will work with the trustee to focus on the member experience and give quality advice for the long term.
64% of professionals rejected job offers after poor interviews – Robert Walters
Disorganised scheduling or unclear interview processes put off 37% of candidates, while 22% said a poor explanation of the role was an issue.
Millennials account for most payrolled job losses – CV-Library
The 25-34 age group made up 76% of the drop in payrolled jobs over the past year.
53% of UK workers remain in jobs they don’t enjoy, research finds
Aegon’s Money:Mindshift found 54% of workers believe a dream job is realistic and 58% said achieving it was important, but only 12% said they had reached it.
Compensation & Benefits
E.ON signs pledge to offer paid fertility leave and support at work
The Fertility Support Pledge encourages employers to give clear, consistent support and to address the stigma faced by staff going through fertility treatment.
Over 75% of managers face pay decision appeals due to data gaps – HiBob
76% had promotion allocation decisions formally appealed in the last year, while 78% reported appeals over setting or adjusting base pay.
Recruitment & HR
Government set to unlock thousands of jobs in Greater Cambridge
Government plans could see thousands of jobs delivered, with up to £400m already allocated to support development in Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Government, tech giants and charities meet to break down barriers at work
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “We must harness the power of technology to open more opportunities for disabled people to work."
CIPD calls for action on skills, fair work and innovation in Wales
Marek Zemanik said: “A partnership approach with organisations, combined with a clear focus on fair work, skills and innovation will be key to driving a more productive labour market."
Over 11 million Brits unhappy in their jobs, data reveals
The research from Higherin found 63% of people would have been interested in retraining for another career if given the opportunity.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Hounslow Council to host free apprenticeship and jobs fair for young people
The event, marking National Apprenticeship Week, will bring together local employers, education and training providers from a range of industries.
Regeneration Brainery to host training and workshops for young people
The programme aims to provide practical experience and industry connections for young people interested in property and regeneration.
Wage Subsidy Scheme launched to support Doncaster employers hiring young people
The scheme was launched across South Yorkshire to help young people aged 16 to 30 who are not in employment, education or training.
SAP tops Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work UK 2026 list
Other companies that made the list included: Mastercard, Google, Mars UK, Vistry, Leonardo UK, Aviva, NFU Mutual, Royal London, easyJet and Barclays.
Technology
Omnicore and Pension Lab partner to offer digital LoA to Simplybiz and threesixty firms
The deal will give advice firms across Simplybiz and threesixty access to Pension Lab’s digital LoA platform through Omnicore’s connected services.
Nurses, teachers and electricians among 20 jobs set to remain secure from AI – LiveCareer UK
Careers named include doctors, dentists, pharmacists, counsellors, social workers, plumbers, bricklayers, carpenters and journalists.
Most workers confident using AI but lack formal training, finds Hable
Data revealed that only 32% said they had received training or resources to help them use AI at work.
Health & Wellbeing
Avilio and Aberystwyth University partner to boost staff wellbeing and productivity
The initiative is aimed at helping staff improve efficiency and well-being as part of Aberystwyth University’s new Strategy 2030s and transformation programme.
E.ON UK gains approved status to deliver workplace first aid training
The new partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) means E.ON UK will be an Approved Training Centre for First Aid at Work.
56% of employers worried about cancer and serious ill-health, finds GRiD
Staff shared these concerns, with 25% of workers over 60 and 15% of all ages saying they were worried about serious ill-health such as cancer.
Over two-thirds of workers admit to pretending to be well at work – Lime Health
The research found a rise in pleasanteeism, with 69% of employees saying they sometimes, often or always pretend to be fine when they’re not.
Employee Relations
Burnout now a bigger retention threat than pay in professional services, data reveals
The Dayshape survey found that burnout and stress were a top challenge for 31% of leaders trying to keep their best people.
TikTok hit with second lawsuit over union member redundancies
The four former workers said TikTok acted unlawfully by making them redundant because of their lawful trade union activities.
Over a quarter of Brits go to work sick due to guilt, research finds
Data from Coffee Friend found younger workers were the most likely to show up ill, with nearly 30% of 25 to 34-year-olds saying they often worked through illness.
Deepfakes pose growing risk for UK recruitment and HR, warns expert
Rebecca Napier, IT business partner at Gi Group, said: “The recent headlines around Grok AI being used to generate inappropriate deepfakes should set off alarm bells for those in recruitment and HR teams."
Global HR
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.
Pearson and Deloitte partner to deliver AI-powered workforce training
The partnership will use both companies’ experience to deliver AI learning, leadership development and training solutions.
Retention and productivity top benefits of health support for overseas workers – Everywhen
32% of employers said retention rates were the main reason for offering health and wellbeing support, with 31% choosing productivity as the biggest advantage.