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AI fuels rising job security fears as automation doubles in UK workplaces – WTW
Employers said AI will change how employee experience is delivered, with 59% expecting major shifts in the next three years and 89% in the next decade.
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Monday is the most productive working day of the week, study reveals
Data from Success.co showed that teams completed 65,515 tasks on Mondays, 142% more than Tuesday.
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Total UK union membership rises to 6.6 million in 2025, official figures show
The figures from the Department for Business and Trade found the proportion of UK employees who were trade union members rose from 22.0% in 2024 to 22.4% in 2025.
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Key to a harmonious inter-generational workforce in 2026
Owen Morgan discusses why businesses need a more strategic approach to workforce planning as the UK faces an ageing workforce and digital change.
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More employers formalise health and wellbeing strategies amid growing workforce pressures – Aon
In its latest UK Benefits and Trends Survey, 41% of HR and benefits professionals said their company already had a formal health and wellbeing strategy.
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Majority of business leaders believe Employment Rights Act will harm growth, research reveals
The Institute of Directors found that 63% of business leaders said they are now less likely to hire new staff, while 57% said they are more likely to invest in automation.
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Rathbones expands early talent pipeline with new industry placements and internships
The firm will run a year-in-industry programme for university students, offering nine-month placements starting in September 2026.
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BNY and The University of Manchester launch the Future of Work Alliance
It will include a research challenge programme, executive education, postgraduate internships, scholarships and an endowed chair.
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Majority of women drop out of sport by mid-30s despite rising interest, E.ON finds
The report found that while female interest in sport is rising at three times the rate of men, participation drops off sharply at key life stages.
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37% of employees say their workplace has an AI policy – Reward Gateway | Edenred
When asked about AI policy, 16% of employees said their workplace had a formal policy and 21% said there were informal guidelines.
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Quarter of employees say workplace rewards are based on favouritism – Perkbox
Only 39% said they understood how reward decisions are made.
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Employer-provided virtual wellbeing boosted workplace productivity in 2025 – Canada Life
48% of employees who used virtual GP appointments avoided taking time off work, while 46% returned to work more quickly after their consultation.