Amicus Law appoints new head of employment
Slade De Lacey brings over 20 years’ experience in employment law, including tribunal representation, dispute resolution, HR advice and training.
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Association for Project Management achieves ‘Carer Confident Level 2’ benchmark
The recognition highlights how APM supports staff with caring responsibilities and has embedded carer-friendly policies in its culture.
GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, BMA warns
Chairs of the Association’s GP committees have written to Wes Streeting to collectively raise their concerns about the growing GP unemployment crisis.
Compass Group hub secures work for 220 people facing barriers to employment
In the last six months, more than 100 people who previously struggled to find work have secured roles.
Students’ career aspirations do not reflect labour market demand, says OECD
The study of 690,000 teenagers also found that social background plays a bigger role in determining a student’s educational ambition than academic ability.
CIPD Festival of Work 2025 to focus on future of work and employment reform
A major focus of this year’s festival will be shaping employment legislation.
Grangemouth refinery workers begin retraining in transition towards cleaner energy
So far, 184 out of 300 workers have taken up retraining, with most of the rest signed up to start.
Compensation & Benefits
Government launches new workplace protections for pregnant women and bereavement leave
The proposals aim to modernise employment rights and ensure greater workplace security, particularly for parents and those experiencing loss.
CDC pension schemes set to boost retirement incomes by up to 60%
The new rules are set to benefit millions of workers across the UK by pooling pension savings and providing regular payments for life.
Recruitment & HR
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.”
NI Economy Minister offers 40 training places with guaranteed job interviews
Successful applicants will develop IT skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications.
ASPCo calls for Budget to boost jobs, skills, and NHS staffing
Tania Bowers, global public policy director at APSCo, said: “This Budget is an opportunity to deliver meaningful reform that empowers employers and workers alike.”
TPE partners with ivee to support career returners
Nicola Buckley, people director at TPE, said: “Partnering with ivee helps us reach even more talented people who might not have considered a career in the railway before.”
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Allyship at work drives 90% productivity boost, study finds
The report, carried out by LGBT Great, found that 75% of employees said visible allyship from senior leaders was important.
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.
Technology
Different generations want different technology at work, finds Mitie
Seven in 10 (70%) Gen Z staff said technology helped them perform better at work, while 60% Gen X agreed.
Notify Technology launches AI software to speed up workplace accident analysis
Notify Spark uses AI to speed up accident reports and investigations, aiming to improve root cause analysis and turn incident data into insights firms can use.
AI linked to rising feelings of being undervalued and disengaged at work – Perkbox
Employers saw AI as a positive step, with 69% saying it improved the employee experience and 47% believing it had no direct effect on feeling valued.
Health & Wellbeing
Rising health claims signal strain on construction workforce – Westfield Health
Figures showed health cash plan claims from construction workers rose by 6% in the past year.
BM Caterers launches ‘Atelier Wellness’ to support workplaces
The programme provides tailored plans to businesses of any size, aiming to improve physical health, cognitive performance and employee engagement.
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.
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.
Employee Relations
Half of low-paid workers use foodbanks as real living wage rises, data finds
Research by the Living Wage Foundation found 42% of low-paid workers used foodbanks in the past year, rising to 56% for those with dependent children.
SEO specialists most in-demand freelancers in UK, research reveals
Tide’s Global Freelancer Report showed that graphic designers were in demand in England and Northern Ireland, photographers in Wales, and copywriters in Scotland.
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.
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%.
Global HR
International SOS and Sancroft support sustainability goals in global workforce mobility
International SOS has joined forces with sustainability consultancy Sancroft to help organisations embed sustainability into their global mobility and travel policies.
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.
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.