Grangemouth jobs secured as Government strikes £150m deal with INEOS
Under the deal, the Government will provide more than £120m as part of a £150m joint investment package with INEOS.
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Emma Jones appointed as new Small Business Commissioner to lead late payment crackdown
The Government has named Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones CBE as the UK’s next Small Business Commissioner, with a focus on tackling late payments and supporting SMEs.
Designing for growth: Rethinking the role of the office in the legal sector
As law firms face pressure to perform, Adrian Gleeson of Rhino Interiors explains that the office is an overlooked asset.
Send Technology Solutions Ltd appoints Will Sparkes as CPO
In his new role, Sparkes will focus on building the company’s talent strategy, supporting its international, remote-first team as it continues to expand.
One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report
The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.
77% of young people want mental health support at work – Benenden Health
The report showed that 74% of young people aged 13 to 18 believed mental health support would help people feel happier and want to stay in their jobs.
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
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.
Recruitment & HR
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.
CIPD warns young workers bearing brunt of rising unemployment
James Cockett said: “It’s clear the Government needs to take stronger action to support young people in securing valuable training and employment opportunities."
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
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%.
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.
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.