Stonewater launches revamped graduate scheme
The housing provider welcomed five new graduates to its programme, which offers an 18-month rotation through various departments.
Latest
95% of agency staff work overtime, as burnout affects more than a third
Resource Guru’s 2025 Agency Report found 60% of agency staff suffered from stress, 35% had anxiety, and 23% reported depression.
46% of jobseekers report fewer opportunities in their field – Jooble
Only 23% of job seekers said they felt very confident about finding a job, and 36% reported being somewhat or very unconfident.
Neurodiverse teams boost workplace innovation and productivity, HLB finds
The report highlighted the distinctive strengths neurodivergent professionals bring to teams, including advanced pattern recognition and unconventional problem-solving.
Majority of HR professionals plan to change jobs in next 12 months – Ciphr
65% of UK HR decision-makers said they expect to leave their organisation within the next 12 months.
Employment gaps now the norm for UK jobseekers, analysis finds
In 2025, 24% of jobseekers recorded a career break of 12 months or more, up from 18% in 2020.
Employee feedback earns Rygor Group Best Workplace accolade
Based on independent analysis and staff surveys, Rygor Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation 2025.
Compensation & Benefits
Volkswagen Financial Services launches salary sacrifice scheme
The scheme includes insurance, servicing, maintenance, breakdown cover and financial support for home chargers and EV charge cards.
Government proposes major training reforms to end resident doctor strikes
Ministers announced that, as part of efforts to resolve the dispute, the Government will introduce emergency legislation in the New Year to prioritise UK and Republic of Ireland medical graduates.
Recruitment & HR
53% of job applicants experience ghosting from employers, finds iHire
Dmitrii Anikin, co-founder of SalaryGuide, said: “Being left without a response isn’t just poor etiquette, it reflects outdated hiring practices in a modern job market."
Gen Z emerges as feedback-driven talent cohort, insights show
Ben Wright, global head of partnerships at Instant Offices, said employers should rethink assumptions about how Gen Z responds to feedback.
Airlines adapt operational practices to manage increasingly diverse pilot workforces
Franco Narcisi, chief pilot at Avion Express, has outlined how carriers are responding to multilingual crews.
Scottish productivity report shows rising investment but persistent workforce challenges
Business investment in Scotland has reached double-digit levels for the first time in two decades, according to the latest CBI–Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Productivity Index.
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
Bereavement benefits now a top priority for workers, research finds
Research from Empathy found 48% of respondents said they would leave their job if support after a loss was inadequate, rising to 57% for Millennials and 74% for Gen Z.
Social connection drives better mental health for 25 to 34 year old workers, Aviva finds
Dr Subashi M said: “The workplace should be a space of psychological safety, where people feel seen, heard, and valued."
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.
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.
Employee Relations
Lords defeat risks delaying Employment Rights Bill
The Lords’ decision means ministers must now review compensation caps for unfair dismissal, creating uncertainty over timing and the impact on businesses.
London NQ solicitor pay nearly 40% higher than rest of UK, research finds
London firms paid nearly 40% more than those outside the capital, with the London average at £124,000.
Only half of employees report being happy at work, data shows
The research from Reward Gateway | Edenred indicated that a quarter of employees often feel unappreciated, while 22% said they frequently feel unvalued.
Half of businesses unclear on new sexual harassment laws – HR Dept
One in three (33%) said they are not prepared for the changes, which start in October 2026.
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.