Excel London appoints new CPO
Helene Sharrock will be responsible for leading Excel’s people strategy, supporting organisational development and shaping workplace culture.
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Gen X and women most at risk of financial stress, research reveals
The Employee Financial Stress Index, launched by Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth, found that Gen X workers reported the highest financial vulnerability at 40%.
Careers Café to open in Grimsby offering free job support
The café is a partnership between TARGET NEL CIC and North East Lincolnshire Council’s Adults Careers Team.
WineGB launches Hiring Toolkit to support wine industry recruitment
The hiring toolkit is aimed at anyone involved in hiring, training or supporting people in the wine sector.
A quarter of jobseekers apply for roles while at work, research reveals
The survey of CV-Library users highlighted other locations where applications are being sent, with over half (47%) saying they have applied for their next role from their bed.
Why employers must tackle the hidden challenge of cancer-induced menopause
Lisa Punt, menopause practitioner at Perci Health, discusses why employers must address the overlooked impact of cancer-induced menopause at work.
Rygor Group rewards employees with Wembley box experiences
Rygor Group is recognising staff achievements by giving employees exclusive access to its private Wembley Stadium box, part of a wider programme of people-focused initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
Birmingham City Council to confirm equal pay settlements for women workers
Thousands of women represented by GMB union will receive their individual equal pay settlement figures today.
Employers confident in EBT use but expect greater need for external support – Ocorian
The study found that 90% of senior executives and employee reward leaders considered their EBT to be operating at its full potential.
Recruitment & HR
UK joins European defence export pact to boost industry jobs
Ministers argued the treaty will enhance the UK’s industrial cooperation with key European partners while supporting domestic employment.
Unite calls for urgent action to improve lorry driver facilities
The Transport Focus survey reported a shortage of safe and secure lorry parks, with nearly two-thirds of drivers dissatisfied with rest locations.
CIPD welcomes apprenticeship funding boost but calls for clearer national skills strategy
The CIPD has welcomed additional government funding for apprenticeships but warned that wider structural issues must be addressed.
Business Moves Group appoints Sharon Sales to strengthen customer experience and compliance
Sales brings experience in customer service leadership, administration and operational governance across the facilities management and workplace change sectors.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Mitie achieves Good Business Charter accreditation
Jason Towse said: “As a top ten UK employer and the largest to be accredited, Mitie is leading the way in championing fairness, sustainability, and integrity."
Siemens Mobility posts rise in jobs, skills and workplace inclusion in 2025
Lisa Macdonald said: “Siemens Mobility has created an inclusive environment where interns can develop and thrive."
Nationwide commits £25m to IWT for female-led business funding
The lender said the investment aims to boost economic growth by helping close the gap in funding female-led businesses face, compared to male-led ones.
Westminster’s RCPP boosts wellbeing for staff supporting vulnerable groups
Gemma McGrath and Rita Joshi ran activities to help identify wellbeing challenges and share strategies for more resilient workplaces.
Technology
Business mentoring for SMEs focused on AI doubles in 2025 – ABM
Ben Jacobs said: “By enabling businesses to adopt AI with confidence, mentors help unlock productivity gains, strengthen competitiveness and stimulate innovation.”
The AA launches ‘Leading with AI’ programme in partnership with Cambridge Spark
Louise Benford, CPO at The AA, said: “We are delighted to partner with Cambridge Spark to help equip our leaders to thrive in an AI-enabled world."
KPMG partners with Aiimi to roll out workplace AI platform
The move is part of its ongoing push to improve its data management and artificial intelligence (AI) use.
Health & Wellbeing
Workers view ill health as biggest job threat – AXA Health
Data found that 33% of those aged 16-24 believed they may need to retire early due to health concerns.
32% of employers do not measure the impact of sickness absence – GRiD
Figures from previous years showed 61% measured absence in 2025, 59% in 2023, 63% in both 2022 and 2021, and 65% in 2020.
49% of sick days linked to mental or emotional exhaustion – Employment Hero
Data showed that younger workers were more likely to use sick days for stress, while older workers tended to use them for personal errands.
Night workers face inequalities in pay, health, safety and dignity, study finds
Research from UCL found that workers reported harassment, theft and discrimination at work and while travelling.
Employee Relations
Quarter of job ads fail to disclose salary, research finds
Lidl disclosed pay in 77.5% of 4,118 job ads, Tesco in 73.2% of 6,008, Mitie in 54.5% of 6,436 and Whitbread in 54.3% of 4,032 ads.
Seetec calls for stronger focus on employee ownership to drive growth
John Baumback, CEO at Seetec, said: “Employee ownership is a proven path to stronger businesses and stronger communities."
60% of workers dislike Secret Santa, finds Jukebox Marketing
The report found most employees (78%) would rather have a cash bonus than a Christmas party or gift.
London Assembly calls for more affordable housing for front-line staff
Members said more affordable homes need to be built close to workplaces and the Mayor should support a London Ambulance Service Housing Strategy.
Global HR
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.
Employers continue move away from traditional CVs, study finds
Willo found that four-in-10 employers said they are actively moving away from CV-first hiring, and 10% have replaced CVs with skills-based and scenario-driven assessments.
AI-driven defences could strengthen cloud HR systems against ransomware, research reveals
A new academic study by Jay Barach, IEEE senior member and expert technologist, has examined how cloud-based HR systems could better withstand rising ransomware threats.
Umberto Tossini steps down from Automobili Lamborghini after nearly two decades
Lamborghini’s chief people, culture and organisation officer Umberto Tossini is leaving the company after 19 years, with chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann assuming interim responsibility.