The wrong hire now carries major costs for businesses, says CJPI
Chris Percival advised companies to review roles, consider the effect of AI, and define what success looked like before advertising.
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JTL to host Birmingham open day to connect employers with future apprentices
Neil Hammersley said: “Whether you're new to apprenticeships or already working with us, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect and explore what’s possible.”
British Heart Foundation Staff Pension Scheme completes £37m buy-in with Royal London
The scheme covers more than 200 members, including 118 pensioners, their dependants and 85 deferred pensioners.
A seat at the table: Why we need more women in leadership roles
Lorri Lowe, UK managing partner at Friisberg, shares why the case for demanding more women in leadership roles is as strong as ever.
TaskMaster Resources secures £15m BFS funding to support national growth
TaskMaster Resources has secured £15m from Bibby Financial Services to fund its expansion and part-acquisition in the South-West.
Just Mortgages launches ‘Just Learning’ to address adviser shortages
The initiative will help attendees get their CeMAP 1 qualification with a revision programme and a week-long in-person course.
Aspo Recruitment partners with Crescent City Properties to house care-experienced apprentices
The move aims to tackle a key barrier faced by young people leaving care, who often struggle to access safe and affordable accommodation.
Compensation & Benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Demand for benefits technology drives 350% growth at Mattioli Woods
The UK wealth management and employee benefits firm said the number of clients implementing its technology platforms had more than tripled by the end of 2025.
One in three UK workers fear they will never retire comfortably, research finds
The Barnett Waddingham survey found 32% of workers lack confidence in their retirement income, with concerns particularly pronounced among those nearing retirement.
Recruitment & HR
Employers urged to address gender attitudes as Gen Z enters workforce
Biscuit Recruitment warned that some traditional or regressive attitudes towards gender roles may be resurfacing among younger generations.
Majority of employers unprepared for Employment Rights Act, survey finds
A survey by UKG of more than 2,000 UK employees found that 64% of frontline workers still receive shift updates through informal channels.
‘Sandwich generation’ driving surge in stress and burnout consultations, data shows
Adults aged 40 to 60 are driving the highest levels of stress, burnout and mental health consultations on Teladoc Health UK’s platform.
Hounslow Council launches £7.5bn Golden Mile London regeneration with 25,000 jobs planned
The programme will provide new homes, jobs, workspace, greener streets, better transport and new community facilities.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
35% of workers say employers fail to train managers on neurodiversity – Acas
The survey showed only 32% said their employer effectively trained managers to make reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff.
NHS England reports drop in staff engagement and morale in 2025 survey
Morale dropped to 5.35 from 5.73, with more staff considering leaving and negative stress indicators up.
Government brings in new measures to boost women’s participation in tech industry
The new plan includes a jobs programme for 300 women to take up paid placements in tech roles across the UK, funded by a £4m TechFirst Women’s Programme.
The Access Group named ‘Human Company of The Year’
The Access Group was recognised for keeping a strong focus on employees during growth in artificial intelligence (AI).
Technology
Cybersecurity fears and skills gaps slowing small business digital transformation, survey finds
The SME Digitalisation Report found that while more than half of SMEs (55%) see digitalising their processes as a key growth priority for 2026, a vast majority (93%) held concerns about implementing
59% of leaders believe employees use AI daily, finds Multiverse
23% of CEOs said staff were already handing whole tasks to AI, but only 8% of employees reported doing this.
Half of SMEs plan to replace staff roles with AI – Paragon Bank
24% of SME leaders said they had no plans to reduce headcount via AI, while the rest were unsure.
Health & Wellbeing
Coventry University research highlights need for stronger NHS support after workplace violence
New research urges NHS organisations to focus on the period after violent incidents to better protect staff wellbeing and improve retention.
Young workers demand stronger wellbeing support from employers
Nearly six in ten workers aged 18–34 say wellbeing benefits are essential, with many calling for medical cover, wellbeing allowances and mental health leave.
Aviva launches financial wellbeing tool for pension savers
Simon Ellis, workplace pensions director at Aviva, said: “Our aim is to make financial wellbeing support easier, smarter, and more impactful.”
Business Disability Forum reveals Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026 finalist list
This year’s finalists include a range of HR and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employers and professionals.
Employee Relations
Tandem Bank named among UK’s Best Workplaces 2026
Tandem Bank has been recognised in the UK’s Best Workplaces 2026 list by Great Place To Work, ranking 99th in the Large Companies category.
Employers should investigate suspected keyboard jamming before dismissal, says expert
Saeidul Haque, employment senior associate at LegalVision, said: “If an employer suspects keyboard jamming, they should avoid jumping to conclusions.”
Raven Housing Trust retains Investors in People Gold accreditation
Raven Housing Trust has been reaccredited with Investors in People Gold, reflecting strong colleague engagement and a continued focus on culture and leadership.
44% of staff feel they cannot be themselves at work, finds MHFA England
39% said not being themselves at work held back their productivity and 16% had held back ideas or suggestions for the same reason.
Global HR
UK now top global hub for startup hiring – Deel
Of nearly 100 startups that each raised over $100m (£79m) in funding, 12.2% of cross-border hires were in the UK – the highest share worldwide.
Chartered status offers vital career boost in the age of AI, says CISI
CISI said the designation helps maintain standards of professionalism and trust as financial services become more global and AI use increases.
Formula E selects HiBob to boost global HR management
HiBob’s HR platform will be used throughout Formula E’s operations to centralise people management and support its international workforce.
CISI launches jobs board to boost global financial services careers
The platform features real-time job postings, smart search and filtering tools, and career guidance from CISI experts.