HSS ProService Marketplace creates new jobs with launch of careers site
Recruitment will cover customer-facing and commercial roles, as well as positions supporting platform development and marketplace operations.
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Mercer commits £350m to private markets for UK workplace pensions
The fund is expected to go live in early 2026, subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Uber offers NHS staff discounted rides and meals for Christmas Day
Uber said the offer recognises healthcare workers who spend Christmas caring for patients instead of celebrating at home.
Fulham FC extends HiBob partnership with focus on people and performance
Following a year of integrating HiBob’s human capital management (HCM) platform across Fulham FC, Fulham Pier and the Fulham FC Foundation, the expanded partnership reflects the Club’s growing emphasis on workforce development and operational excellence.
Workers need spaces that feel good to boost productivity, says Co-space CEO
William Stokes said: “By aligning layout, colour, light and natural elements, you create environments where people feel energised, calm and ready to perform at their best."
Armed forces and NMITE partner to launch drone-focused engineering degree
The course is set to start in September 2026 and will lead to a masters in engineering in three years, rather than the usual four.
Workers urged to protect Christmas bonuses from tax through pension sacrifice
Penfold warned that bonuses are taxed in the same way as salary, meaning a significant portion can be lost before it reaches employees’ bank accounts.
Compensation & Benefits
Each Person appoints Chris Last as operations director
Last joins Each Person with a remit to support growth and ensure that benefits deliver greater value for employees.
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.
Recruitment & HR
Small business job growth stalls in December, finds Employment Hero
Retail and hospitality saw the biggest hit in December, with a fall of -2%.
Precept Recruit launches in Derby to help firms tackle talent challenge
The consultancy will focus on the East Midlands but will also take on UK-wide roles, especially where specialist searches are needed.
UKG tops Computerworld rankings for tech workers
The company, which provides an AI-driven platform for HR, pay and workforce management, was recognised with seven workplace awards in total.
Laing O’Rourke appoints chief people officer
Wayne Davies will work with leadership and people teams to help Laing O’Rourke stay attractive to new talent in the industry.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Aviva welcomes back Supported Internships Programme for third year
The one-year programme is aimed at young adults aged 18 to 24 with an education, health and care plan or special educational needs.
GMB secures more than £1bn in equal pay victories for women workers
The union said women employed by councils have historically been underpaid in roles dominated by women, including care, cleaning and catering.
Women feel unsafe and embarrassed at work due to ill-fitting PPE, GMB warns
More than 70% of women surveyed by GMB say ill-fitting PPE designed for men’s bodies is leaving them unsafe, uncomfortable or unable to do their jobs, prompting renewed calls for legal reform and inclusive standards.
ITV launches Green Room pilot to support freelancers between roles
The pilot will bring 20 experienced freelancers together to form a peer network, with access to ITV colleagues as mentors.
Technology
AI therapy and preventive healthcare set to redefine workplace wellbeing
Vicky Walker, CPO at Westfield Health, discusses the transformative wellbeing trends set to redefine the UK workplace by 2026.
Most businesses now run by solo founders using AI to boost output, data finds
According to Photoroom data, AI is replacing many repeatable, labour-intensive jobs, with founders turning to software instead of extra staff.
Half of SMEs set to cut entry-level jobs as AI adoption rises – Rathbones
Among those already using AI, 33% said they had reduced hiring of graduates or entry-level staff, while 62% said AI had made no difference to hiring so far.
Health & Wellbeing
Sleepless nights reduce focus and performance for UK workers, research finds
The survey from Mental Health Foundation found that 33% of workers said poor sleep makes it harder to concentrate at work.
NatWest and Lombard partner with the FCN to support farmers’ wellbeing
The partnership will see agricultural specialist managers at NatWest and Lombard trained by FCN to spot early signs of stress in farming communities.
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.
TUC warns of record work-related stress across UK workplaces
The TUC’s 15th biennial survey of more than 2,700 union safety representatives found that almost eight in 10 (79%) cited stress as a major concern in their workplace.
Employee Relations
Disciplinary cases routinely drag on for weeks, research finds
A WorkNest poll of HR professionals found that 53% of disciplinary cases exceed four weeks, with over a third (34%) typically lasting between four and eight weeks.
Report urges urgent Government action to protect UK ceramics sector
A new worker-led report warns that without swift intervention on energy costs and regulation, the UK ceramics industry risks long-term decline.
Avanti West Coast rolls out scheme for employees ideas
The ‘Ignite a Change’ programme lets staff put forward suggestions to solve business challenges.
TikTok faces legal action over unlawful union-busting in London
The company said it was restructuring and would stop all content moderation work in London, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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.
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.
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.