HETA celebrates Humber’s emerging workforce at annual awards
The organisation brought together its Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe centres for the event attended by employers, partners and apprentices.
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Rising operational costs impacting hiring and staff benefits, report finds
Almost half (48%) of businesses cite staffing as a key risk, according to Expert Market.
Employers to prioritise international care workers living in England under new Government rules
From 9th April, 2025, care providers who want to recruit a new worker from overseas will have to first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship.
Bank of England halts plans for new diversity and inclusion rules amid regulatory concerns
Sam Woods, the PRA’s deputy governor, confirmed that while the regulator remains committed to fostering diversity, it will not move forward with formal rulemaking at this time.
Government launches new Board of Trade to support SMEs
The new look Board will be charged with helping businesses, including the country’s 5.5 million SMEs, to boost their exports.
58% of workers expect increased layoffs in 2025 – LiveCareer
The survey found that 56% of workers believed the labour market would worsen, with fewer job openings predicted by 58% of respondents.
Employees struggling with high levels of workplace related stress, report finds
O.C. Tanner Global Culture Report 2025 highlighted that only 56% of UK employees feel their wellbeing is adequately supported at work.
Compensation & Benefits
William Russell launches free set of digital benefits for all members
Elevate includes health, mental health, well-being, and safety services, with support shaped by broker feedback and market research.
Most employees not expecting a Christmas bonus this year, research finds
62% of employees said they were not expecting a Christmas bonus at all, according to research from Epassi UK.
Recruitment & HR
DM Hall celebrates record graduate intake
The firm’s 2025 graduate intake saw 15 new graduates join, its highest intake for decades.
Government provides additional £22m to support Port Talbot steelworkers and local jobs
The funding boost increases the resources available through the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board, which was established to protect jobs during the transition to greener steelmaking.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints Alfredo Thompson as CPO
He brings experience in strategic HR leadership and organisational development, shaped by frontline NHS work.
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.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
ITV launches Green Room pilot to support freelancers between roles
The pilot will bring 20 experienced freelancers together to form a peer network, with access to ITV colleagues as mentors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
Most founders underestimate financial risks of scaling up, finds Shawbrook
Three in 10 (28%) leaders said they felt isolated at times during the process, and a similar number reported higher stress as things got busier.
One in 15 small business owners plan to work on Christmas Day, research finds
Research from MoneySuperMarket found 51% plan to close for the festive break, while one in five (20%) said they feel guilty taking time off.
Phoebus Software launches new wellbeing measures for staff
The company launched an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support 24/7 for workers and their families.
Most employers unprepared for overseas assignment risks, research finds
Towergate Employee Benefits found that only 32% of UK employers said staff relocating abroad were fully prepared for changes in climate.
Employee Relations
Only 9% of organisations personalise compliance training, finds VinciWorks
Most still used general training for all staff, with 32% providing the same material to most employees and 40% tailoring it by department or role.
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.
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.
Leaders are using AI as an excuse for outdated decision-making
Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder at HiBob, challenges the myth that AI is forcing layoffs, arguing these decisions stem from leadership choices, not technological inevitability.
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.