30% of people feel uncomfortable talking about pensions with family – Standard Life
47% of people aged 55 to 65 had spoken about pensions with family, while this dropped to 18% among 18 to 24s and 29% for 35 to 44s.
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Welfare reforms risk forcing disabled workers out of jobs, says UNISON
A survey found 75% of those receiving the personal independence payment said losing it would affect their ability to work.
Why internal growth is key to long-term business success
Andrew Charnley, managing director at Sancus, shares how investing in clear career pathways are helping build a future-ready team.
Renault Group rolls out global health programme to support all employees
Renault Group has launched a worldwide health and wellbeing programme offering free physical and mental health services to employees and their households.
South Lanarkshire College and UHI Moray apprentices take seven podiums at SPAY 50
South Lanarkshire College and UHI Moray apprentices have claimed seven of nine podium finishes at the 50th Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition.
UK wind industry workforce hits 55,000, with further growth expected, report reveals
Nearly 40,000 people now work in offshore wind, up 24% from just over 32,000 two years ago.
Half of financial services workers expect leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments
Most professionals acknowledged that ESG (69%) and DEI (68%) practices remain increasingly important to attracting and retaining customers.
Compensation & Benefits
67% of employees want a flexible company vehicle, SIXT finds
Use cases for such a vehicle included long business trips (42%) and when a personal vehicle is undergoing maintenance (40%).
University of Manchester to launch Connect platform to improve staff support
Connect is designed to provide a more efficient and reliable way for people to engage with people-related services.
Recruitment & HR
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.
Festive work pressures disrupting sleep for frontline staff, experts warn
Research from MattressNextDay highlighted how prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and long periods of driving are affecting workers’ bodies across different sectors.
Former Health Secretary launches inquiry into youth unemployment and inactivity
The inquiry, backed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), comes as almost one million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
TUC Cymru warns Welsh industrial jobs at risk as Save Welsh Industry campaign launches
The union body said analysis suggests Reform UK policies could put almost 40,000 Welsh industrial jobs at risk.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Women in Tech Taskforce launched to tackle barriers to employment and progression
The taskforce, convened this week by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to address long-standing barriers that prevent women from accessing tech jobs, remaining in the sector and reaching leadership roles.
Inclusive policies drive career confidence and wellbeing at E.ON, report reveals
The report set out how inclusion and colleague wellbeing have helped deliver better outcomes for customers and communities.
Stonewater launches revamped graduate scheme
The housing provider welcomed five new graduates to its programme, which offers an 18-month rotation through various departments.
North East Ambulance Service secures funding for Neurodivergent Wellbeing Project
Kevin Scollay said: “By investing in tailored support for neurodiverse staff, we are not only improving individual wellbeing but also strengthening our teams."
Technology
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.
Circles UK launches Hospitality Operating System to improve service and employee experience
It is available on tablets, phones and desktops, giving on-site teams real-time data to manage service delivery and understand how employees use the workplace.
Multiverse’s Atlas halves routine workload for human coaches
The rollout has allowed Multiverse to scale upskilling and provide 24/7 support, while coaches have seen routine support queries halve from 41% to 18%.
Health & Wellbeing
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."
Health and childcare costs hinder employment for social housing residents, data reveals
The latest Clarion Index, based on feedback from over 2,000 residents, showed 56% of working-age residents were in work, up from 50% last year.
Allianz UK launches Domestic Abuse policy to support employees
Matt Cox said: “We want to help and support our employees as much as we can during the times that really matter, whatever the situation."
68% of workers save annual leave for Christmas, research reveals
According to data from Robert Walters, one in four workers said they now “struggle to find days” to book off in December due to demand.
Employee Relations
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."
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.
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.
Global HR
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.
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.