
CIPD appoints Lisa Pearl as people and change director
Pearl said: “I’m thrilled to join the organisation and contribute to growing and serving our membership."

Pearl said: “I’m thrilled to join the organisation and contribute to growing and serving our membership."

There was a 13% drop in jobs available quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025.

Research by Co-space found entry-level staff were most likely to cross professional boundaries, making up 39.5% of workplace romances.

Taking place on 5th February 2026 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, the CIPD in Wales conference will examine the key workplace trends.

Responding to the UK Government’s Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the UK Resident Doctors Committee, said the move marked progress but did not address the lack of available posts across the NHS.

Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire and Herefordshire Councils launched the joint plan to cut skills gaps and boost jobs across the Marches.

In his new role, Matthew Creswell will support the recruitment and onboarding of mortgage and protection firms across the South.

Higher pay was the main reason for moving, chosen by 51%.

The centre expands electrical, plumbing and heating training for apprentices from London and Kent.

Recruitment will cover customer-facing and commercial roles, as well as positions supporting platform development and marketplace operations.

Sara Crosby will support the HR team as it moves through a restructure, creating four new jobs that are being recruited for in early 2026.

Jon Sparkes OBE said: “This initiative will help to raise awareness of the work we do at Mencap, along with building meaningful career paths for a pool of new talent."
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