Nearly half of home workers work from their beds in winter, research finds
The survey of 1,000 adults found that almost half (48%) of people who regularly work from home do so from their bed.
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Double pension hit could leave retirees worse off, warns TISA
In its response to the third State Pension Age Review, TISA said policy decisions should not be based on life expectancy alone.
Resident doctors announce strike action in England
The strike will run from 7am 14th November to 7am 19th November.
Walmsley Wilkinson embraces AI to boost human-centric executive recruitment
Taryn Wilkinson said: “We’re on an AI learning curve and we are very open to the future possibilities of how AI can further enhance our business.”
Government clean energy plan to create over 15,000 new jobs in Wales by 2030
Skills pilots will run in Pembrokeshire, Cheshire and Lincolnshire, with £2.5m of Government funding to support new training centres, courses or career advisers.
Recruitment tops list of employer concerns, research reveals
Research from Ciphr found managing rising costs and budget shortfalls was a concern for 27% of employers, while retaining staff was a concern for 28%.
Ciceley Commercials to create 40 jobs with £8m Mercedes-Benz dealership in Scotland
The investment marks a significant milestone for the family-run business, which has been supporting UK truck operators for more than 50 years.
Compensation & Benefits
More than half of self-assessment taxpayers still see filing as a nuisance, Royal London finds
New research from Royal London shows confusion and budgeting gaps persist 30 years after self-assessment was introduced, with many taxpayers facing higher-than-expected bills.
Aldi confirms pay rise for all store staff and extends paid breaks
From 1st March 2026, store assistants nationally will see starting pay rise to £13.35 per hour, with colleagues inside the M25 receiving £14.71 per hour.
Recruitment & HR
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."
Pre-budget uncertainty and global volatility slow London hiring at year end – Morgan McKinley
There was a 13% drop in jobs available quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025.
60% of adults have been involved in a workplace relationship, research finds
Research by Co-space found entry-level staff were most likely to cross professional boundaries, making up 39.5% of workplace romances.
CIPD unveils programme for inaugural Wales conference
Taking place on 5th February 2026 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, the CIPD in Wales conference will examine the key workplace trends.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Savills recognised for ongoing commitment to social mobility
Sarah Thorley said: “At Savills we champion social mobility by opening doors, creating opportunity, and helping people to thrive in their careers.”
ABP supports women in maritime with purchase of The Scarlett Box
The kit is designed to meet the needs of staff working at sea, with water-resistant sealed products for safety and hygiene.
Gender gap in venture capital persists as women founders struggle for funding, data shows
New European investment data highlights continued barriers for women founders and investors, with Central and Eastern Europe lagging behind on diversity and access to venture capital.
Manchester City Council recognised as a Menopause Friendly Employer
Manchester City Council is now the first Greater Manchester Combined Authority to get Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Technology
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.
spacebands secures £1.1m to reduce hearing loss and vibration injuries in workplaces
The funding will improve the wearables and analytics platform to help employers spot harmful exposure sooner and act before injuries become permanent.
Tech roles dominate pay rankings as salary gaps widen – Totaljobs
Analysis from Totaljobs of more than 21.6 million job adverts found that median advertised pay has risen 7.5% year-on-year to just over £33,500.
Health & Wellbeing
Young adults spend the most money to tackle burnout, finds Flagstone
Most said they wanted this time back to relax and sleep, with others using it to see family, friends, or pursue hobbies.
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.
Millennials most likely to link work to confidence and sense of purpose, survey finds
The survey from Cirencester Friendly found that 85% of workers said being unable to work due to illness or injury would affect their personal confidence.
Employers face £21.6bn sickness bill as workplace wellbeing priorities shift, study finds
HCML said employers have an increasingly important role to play in supporting employee health.
Employee Relations
75% of businesses unprepared for new employee rights rules, warns lawyer
Roy Magara, solicitor advocate and founder of Magara Law, said: “Many organisations are still operating with outdated assumptions about flexibility and probation."
FBU pledges to “fight for every job” as cuts averted in Avon and Leicestershire
Steve Wright said: “Politicians and chief fire officers should be on notice - we will fight for every job and every station in every corner of the UK."
41% of workers plan to move jobs in 2026 – Totaljobs
Higher pay was the main reason for moving, chosen by 51%.
Job loss leads to sharp fall in spending and rise in financial distress, finds IFS
Spending fell by around 20% in the first few months after losing a job, with only a third of lost earnings made up by higher benefits.
Global HR
Morgan Lewis appoints London Labour and employment team partner
Katherine Gibson brings extensive experience in employment litigation, transactional support, business protection matters, and workplace data privacy.
Majority of European workers plan to move jobs in 2026, research reveals
According to MyPerfectCV, 37% of workers wanted to reduce stress, while 34% said they are focused on achieving a better work–life balance.
Arsenal selects Deel to manage global HR operations
Arsenal will use Deel’s HR platform to manage its workforce and operations.
Equiom and Ledgy partner to expand global equity plan services
The integration of Ledgy lets Equiom’s teams support clients with complex share plans and gives employees access to manage their equity through one platform.