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Thrive acquires Huler to create AI-powered employee experience platform

By combining Huler’s UX-first smart intranet, Thrive’s AI-powered learning tools, and mentoring expertise from Guider, the companies aim to deliver a “truly AI-first employee experience."

12/08/2025

Business·Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR·Technology

UK unemployment rises to 4.7% as payrolled employees fall for tenth month in a year

12/08/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Recruitment & HR

Four in five UK firms have relocated staff abroad but most lack full preparation

12/08/2025

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

UK’s largest toy retailer to become fully employee owned

by Jessica O'Connor

NHS to overhaul recruitment for newly qualified nurses and midwives

by Jessica O'Connor

Three-quarters of Scottish employers hit by rising National Insurance costs – CIPD

by Jessica O'Connor

Hundreds arrested in Government crackdown on illegal gig economy work

by Jessica O'Connor

Croydon becomes first English council to receive CIPD People Development Partner status

by Jessica O'Connor

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Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

Early intervention is key to combat mental ill-health – GRiD

16/01/2025

Katharine Moxham said: “If Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year for staff, it’s worth sparing a moment to think about how those who are already struggling with their mental health might be feeling at this time."

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

Towergate urges employers to support mental health all year, not just Blue Monday

16/01/2025

Employers should view Blue Monday as a prompt to take action to support employees' mental health throughout the entire year.

Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Talent Acquisition

Aon names Matt Duffy as chief commercial officer for global benefits

16/01/2025

Matt Duffy returns to Aon from Mercer Marsh Benefits and will lead the development and execution of the Global Benefits commercial strategy.

Featured·News·Technology

Organisations prioritise payroll technology over human expertise but seek balance

16/01/2025

Over half of payroll leaders now value technology over human expertise, but new research from CloudPay highlights the need for a balanced approach to achieve efficiency and compliance.

Education & Training·Lead Story·News

AACSB Deans Conference to explore AI, digitalisation, and geopolitics in reshaping business education

16/01/2025

Over 700 business school deans will convene in Las Vegas from 3rd–5th February for AACSB International’s annual Deans Conference, focusing on the transformative impact of AI, digitalisation, and geopolitics on business and higher education.

Education & Training·Featured·News

Frankfurt School’s real estate programmes gain RICS accreditation

16/01/2025

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management’s Master in Real Estate and Executive Diploma in Real Estate Economics programmes have received prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation, enhancing global career prospects for students.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·News

Most UK firms set to share pay ranges with staff as pay transparency grows – WTW

08/08/2025

The survey found 76% of UK firms intend to share individual pay ranges with employees and 70% plan to share pay range details with external candidates.

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

Most Brits back equal minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds – YouGov

08/08/2025

One in five (22%) said there should be a lower minimum wage for people under 21 and 67% said the same minimum wage should apply to everyone over 18.

Octopus EV adds XPENG G6 to salary sacrifice scheme

Most employees unaware of added-value benefits, research reveals

Recruitment & HR

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

UK jobs market slowdown sees pay growth ease as candidate supply rises

11/08/2025

Permanent placements and temp billings fell in July as the latest KPMG and REC survey reported the slowest starting salary growth in almost four-and-a-half years.

Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Private sector hiring at record low as employment costs surge – CIPD

11/08/2025

Just 57% of private sector employers planned to recruit staff in the next three months, down from 65% in Autumn 2024.

Education & Training·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary through DEVELOP scheme

08/08/2025

The partnership with the WSET means more bursaries are available, helping candidates gain recognised qualifications in wine, spirits, sake, and the new beer course.

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

Neurodiversity-related employment tribunal claims see sharp rise since 2020

07/08/2025

Analysis from Irwin Mitchell revealed that the number of tribunal decisions citing ADHD rose from just six in the first half of 2020 to 51 in the first half of 2025.

Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Gender pay gap in transport sector remains above national average – WIT

08/08/2025

This figure is higher than the UK average, and 65% of organisations had no plan in place to address it.

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Organisational & Employee Development

First Bus, LNER, and Steer among sector leaders in 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index

08/08/2025

Other sector winners included Wm Armstrong, Mintra, Campaign for Better Transport, Sustrans, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Finance and property firms dominate 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards shortlist

07/08/2025

Lloyds, Knight Frank, and Coventry Building Society are among the financial and property firms shortlisted for this year’s UK Social Mobility Awards.

Education & Training·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership join forces to boost digital and financial skills

06/08/2025

Nicola Sinclair said: “We passionately believe that everyone deserves access to tools and knowledge to enable them to plan for their future.”

Technology

News·Technology

Budget and technical barriers top list of challenges in accessing external data, Decodo research finds

11/08/2025

Decodo.com’s survey of 1,000 decision-makers reveals budget constraints, anti-bot technology, and infrastructure gaps are the main obstacles for businesses collecting or accessing external data.

Education & Training·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Technology

West Midlands Mayor sets out ambitions to boost AI skills and job prospects

07/08/2025

The scheme aims to help local people use AI in daily life and work, as well as prepare thousands for jobs in technology.

Featured·News·Technology

UK adults turn to AI to save time and money in everyday life

07/08/2025

A new survey by Adobe Express shows 40% of people now use AI at home and work, saving up to 10 hours a week and cutting costs in the process.

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Relations·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Vitality’s Champion Programme boosts workforce activity and productivity

07/08/2025

An extra 750 employees signed up as champions, bringing the total to 2,139 across more than 1,200 companies.

Education & Training·Health & Wellbeing·News

University of Bedfordshire awarded Mental Health Charter for wellbeing commitment

07/08/2025

Rebecca Bunting said: “This award reflects the commitment of our entire community to creating a supportive, inclusive environment for all."

Education & Training·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

Half of workers miss out on essential HSE training – Astutis

07/08/2025

The survey showed just 28% are currently using AI tools in their work, with over 80% not using wearable technology such as smart PPE or monitoring devices.

Skilled aesthetician performs precise eyebrow tattooing on a client in a modern salon

Education & Training·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

Government to introduce new professional licensing rules for high-risk cosmetic procedures

07/08/2025

Under the proposed rules, certain invasive treatments will only be permitted when performed by specially trained medical practitioners operating within Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered providers.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations·Featured·Legal·News

Scrapping age bands for minimum wage will mean major change for employers, says expert

07/08/2025

Claire Cole said: “While many employers already pay above the minimum, this increase, alongside the move to a single adult rate, will have a real impact on payroll.”

Education & Training·Employee Relations·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Thousands in Greater Manchester to get free support through ‘Work Progression’ service

07/08/2025

The service aims to help people move into better jobs, boost their skills and confidence, and break down barriers to getting ahead at work.

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News

40% of doctors struggle to provide patient care due to staffing shortages – GMC

07/08/2025

Inadequate staffing was the main barrier, with 72% saying it was a problem, down from 79% in 2023.

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Manufacturers and B2C firms most likely to return to full onsite working – BCC

06/08/2025

Just under half (48%) of businesses said they expected all working days to be in-person over the next 12 months.

Global HR

Business·Global HR·News·Recruitment & HR·Talent Acquisition

Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds

06/08/2025

Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.

Business·Global HR·News·Risk Management·Technology

HSI acquires HandsHQ to expand risk management and workforce training

05/08/2025

Jamie Carruthers said: “The combined expertise of HSI and HandsHQ means our customers will have access to the best-in-class technology and industry-leading practices."

Education & Training·Featured·Global HR·News·Technology

Pearson and HCLTech partner to deliver AI-driven upskilling for global workforce

30/07/2025

The deal will see Pearson use HCLTech’s engineering and digital tools to create new AI-powered training, assessment and workforce analytics products.

Featured·Global HR·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Talent Acquisition

Firms failing to use global mobility strategically, warns Vialto

21/07/2025

Only 23% of firms said their mobility function was either 'strategic' or an 'influencer' in business matters.

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