Many employers expect rise in industrial action due to new union rights – CIPD
Over half (56%) said working with trade unions could be beneficial, and 79% rated relations between managers and workers as good or very good.
Latest
Trade unions and campaigners criticise Durham Council over Pride funding cut
In response to the funding cut, organisers have announced a major fundraising drive beginning at Redhills, Durham Miners’ Hall, on the 5th of September.
Youth Employment UK and NHS launch careers hub to support future workforce
The initiative is backed by organisations including City & Guilds, Gateway Qualifications, NCFE, NOCN Group and OAL, and aims to strengthen the future talent pipeline across both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Employers urged to focus on closing UK’s disability employment gap
Employers have been urged to renew their efforts to tackle the disability employment gap, after new analysis from Dentons
Property agents turning to AI to address skills shortage, research reveals
Agents across the UK are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to combat a skills shortage in the industry, according to analysis by Reapit.
SDC Trailers to host recruitment open day at Toomebridge site
SDC Trailers is holding a recruitment open day at its Toomebridge facility on 6th September to fill a range of roles as the company continues its expansion.
Train drivers, trades and tech roles top list of £60k careers without degrees
As thousands of students recieve their A-Level results today, new labour market data suggests that university is not the only path to a secure and well-paid career.
Compensation & Benefits
Pension engagement and profitability go hand in hand, say UK firms
Businesses that help employees take an active role in their pensions are also seeing stronger financial results, according to Scottish Widows.
EV salary sacrifice helps retain staff, finds Tusker
The survey revealed that 21% were unsure and 60% of jobseekers said the availability of a salary sacrifice car scheme would influence their decision to apply for a company.
Recruitment & HR
One in four Gen Z employees quit financial services in past year – KPMG
49% of financial services leaders said they saw more Gen Z staff leave in the past 12 months, with the banking sector reporting the highest number at 54%.
Only one in six HR teams confident their practices would stand up in tribunal – WorkNest
The findings suggested that many HR professionals felt uncertain about their organisation’s legal readiness at a time when businesses are preparing for vast reforms.
Amazon UK to hire over 15,000 seasonal workers for festive period
Pay starts at £14.30 per hour and can rise to £15.30 per hour depending on location.
Government to create 400,000 clean energy jobs by 2030
The first national plan aims to double employment in the clean energy sector to 860,000 and ensure jobs are well paid and high quality.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Tandem Bank joins Henpicked to enhance menopause awareness and workplace inclusion
Tandem Bank has partnered with Henpicked to promote menopause and menstrual health awareness, supporting its wider goal of fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Birmingham alumni team up for neurodiversity training programme
Greg Freeman, founder of Data Literacy Academy, and Iveta Pudilova, founder of National Neurodiversity Training, are running the programme.
West Yorkshire Mayor to offer free laptops and digital skills to boost employment
The pilot will see recipients get a free device such as a laptop, at least five hours of digital skills training, and free data or Wi-Fi.
Westminster Council’s social value work delivers £5.3m boost and creates 600 jobs
The report recorded 585 Westminster residents supported into work, including apprenticeships, and £845,917 raised for community projects.
Technology
Fight or Flight launches Media TrAIner SaaS for comms professionals
Now available via monthly subscription to PR and comms professionals worldwide, Media TrAIner simulates how an interview could play out before it goes live.
Managers back AI for safety, workers remain sceptical – Rapid Global
The survey found over a third (36%) of managers said AI will reduce safety risks, compared to just 16% of workers.
La Fosse launches female mentorship programme to challenge tech gender gap
The scheme follows La Fosse’s Women at Work Blueprint report, which found that women hold just 25% of C-suite positions - a figure that falls even lower for women of colour.
Health & Wellbeing
Cancer survivors need more tailored workplace support, NEOMA research finds
A study by NEOMA Business School has found that existing support measures for employees returning to work after cancer fail to reflect the lasting impact of the disease on their professional lives.
Tructyre to invest further in employee health and safety
This comes after the implementation of initiatives designed to further protect its technicians, both onsite and on the road.
Towergate Employee Benefits calls for stronger menopause support to retain experienced women in the workplace
Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Employee Benefits, has urged employers to improve menopause support, warning that businesses risk losing valuable experience and diversity without it.
Housing Hand reports record quarter as demand for guarantor services rises
UK rental services provider Housing Hand has reported its busiest ever quarter, helping more renters than at any other time in its 12-year history. Between July and September 2025, the company saw a 17.8% increase in renters completing its guarantor application process compared with the same period last year, and a rise of nearly 30% compared with 2023. The business attributed the surge to growing reliance on guarantor services among renters and landlords, as financial pressures and proposed legislative changes increase the importance of secure tenancy arrangements. The organisation said its continued investment in technology, alongside new support initiatives such
Employee Relations
CityFibre achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Helen Hutchison said: “This accreditation reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace where every stage of life is respected and understood."
92% of workers say job titles are used to fake career growth, research reveals
A new survey found that employers are increasingly using inflated job titles to give the illusion of advancement – without raises, promotions, or added benefits – leaving many workers feeling misled and undervalued. According to the Title Inflation Report from MyPerfectResume®, which surveyed 1,000 workers, 92% believed companies use job titles to fake career growth. The findings painted a picture of widespread ‘title inflation’, where lofty labels mask stagnant pay and stalled progression. More than one-third of respondents said they’ve received a senior-sounding title without a pay increase, while 38% said their title made their role appear more advanced than
Most public sector staff feel loyal to their job, not their employer – Reward Gateway
The report showed 83% of employees felt engaged with their role or mission, while 64% said they were more committed to their job than to the organisation itself.
Research warns employers to take stronger action on toxic workplace cultures
A Vlerick Business School study has found that toxic workplace cultures continue to silence women facing microaggressions, urging employers to create safer spaces for dialogue.
Global HR
Most businesses now allow employees to work abroad – Grant Thornton UK
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.
TMF Group launches payroll platform to streamline HR administration
TMF Optix uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide intelligent analytics, global reporting, AI-powered dashboards and optimised data management.
MAN Truck & Bus partners with TUM Venture Labs to boost mobility innovation
MAN Truck & Bus has formed a strategic partnership with TUM Venture Labs to strengthen collaboration with deep tech start-ups and advance mobility innovation.
Linklaters appoints Lynne Burns as CPO
Burns will lead the people function globally from London and work closely with Aedamar Comiskey and Paul Lewis.