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National Wealth Fund fuels 8,600 jobs in six months
The National Wealth Fund aims to help drive the Government’s Plan for Change and increase growth across the country.
Half of retail CFOs plan workforce cuts as rising costs bite, BRC survey reveals
Over half of CFOs in the retail sector plan to reduce workforce hours, overtime, and headcount according to a survey conducted by the BRC.
Ex-army serviceman misses out on payments due to DWP communication failures
Adrian Furnival learned in 2018 through an annual statement from DWP that his Adult Dependency Increase payments would stop in 2020.
Half take pension lump sum at 55 just ‘because they can’, research reveals
New research from Legal & General revealed that 21% people withdrew a cash lump sum from their pension pot as soon as they turned 55.
BMA calls out NHSBSA for doctors’ pension statement errors
The BMA is calling on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to urgently rectify errors in doctors’ pensions savings statements.
Gen Z staff prioritise financial security of single long-term employer – Admiral
Gen Z employees aspired to remain in their jobs for seven years, double the 3.5-year average tenure reported in analysis of official statistics.
Compensation & Benefits
Most British workers understand payslips but struggle with tax and pensions – PayFit
Pension contributions were confusing for 19%, and 18% said they worried about not spotting underpayments.
Rivervale sees surge in EV leasing as firms turn to salary sacrifice schemes
Rivervale reports growing demand for battery electric vehicles through salary sacrifice schemes, with accountants highlighting tax savings for businesses and staff.
Recruitment & HR
Telford & Wrekin Council launches Connect to Work programme
The programme offers help with job searching, interviews, applications and curriculum vitaes (CVs).
Skanska and peers launch ‘Workforce Assured’ to lift labour standards
The scheme was set up by over 175 members to improve how companies recruit, manage and pay staff, especially agency and self-employed workers.
Matrix appoints Neil Jones as CEO
Richard MacMillan said: “Neil’s proven track record and leadership will strengthen the services we provide to both existing and new customers."
La Fosse to launch female mentorship programme to support future leaders in tech
The scheme, unveiled following the company’s UNBOUND initiative launched in July, will pair experienced leaders with rising female talent to provide skills, confidence, and guidance for career progression.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Care England and Menopause Support launch menopause awareness series
The series covers five webinars on topics like symptoms, workplace support, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, UTIs and brain health.
Robert Half and Pegasus named among Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for 2025
Other large and super large firms listed were AlphaSights, Baringa, Gleeds LLP, Gowling WLG, Leyton, PKF Francis Clark, ResultsCX, Saffery LLP and Slalom.
Aviva, MetLife and Capital One among 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Other organisations recognised in the Large and Super Large category include AJ Bell, Coventry Building Society, HTB plc and Secure Trust Bank Group.
Major investment set to help sick and disabled into work – DWP
Funding worth £338m will go to 15 areas as part of the Connect to Work programme.
Technology
QA launches BLX to address workplace training issues
Ben Sweetman said: “Organisations need more ways to learn; that’s a critical aspect of the value we offer. BLX is built to solve that."
Somerset Council rolls out AI to cut admin for social workers
The pilot found that report writing and assessments were submitted 65% faster and weekly admin time dropped by 46%.
ICAEW launches Next Generation ACA with focus on technology and sustainability
The update brings technology, sustainability and ethics into the syllabus, and lets students tailor their learning to their own needs.
Health & Wellbeing
West Northamptonshire Council invests £415,000 to boost local skills and wellbeing
The funding is set to help people build skills, improve wellbeing and access new opportunities.
Ross Kemp and Bola Sol launch Pension Attention campaign
Coordinated by the ABI and Pensions UK, the campaign uses a fitness theme to encourage the public to check their pension plans.
Backup Tech launches Workplace Wellness programme
The programme was developed by Gemma Fletcher and aims to give crew simple self-help tools for use in their daily routines.
Half of unpaid carers say NHS support is not enough – Carers UK
65% of unpaid carers felt overwhelmed because they could not take a break, while 66% needed more support with their own health and wellbeing.
Employee Relations
Searches for ‘reasons to call out of work’ surge by 1450% – Reboot Online
Searches for four-day work week companies, 32-hour work week, WFH side hustle and WFH jobs with no experience all rose by over 4,000%.
Manchester Building Society reveals team for new King Street flagship branch
Manchester Building Society has unveiled the team for its new King Street branch, which will offer face-to-face financial services and free community space when it opens later this year.
Derby technician named Nissan UK’s top customer-focused employee
Krystian Duda of Vertu Nissan Derby has been recognised as Nissan UK’s Dealer Ambassador of the Year for his commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Fleet Alliance ranks among Best Places to Work for second year
It was also certified as a Best Workplace for Women for the fourth time.
Global HR
Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership
The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.
Workday targeted in cyber attack but says customer data not affected
The company said the incident formed part of a wider social engineering campaign affecting “many large organisations,” in which attackers posed as HR or IT staff.
Deel launches AI Workforce to support HR and payroll teams
The move comes as industry surveys highlight growing strain on HR teams, with SHRM’s latest Workforce Report finding that more than half of HR professionals believe their teams are understaffed.
Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds
Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.