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UK–Japan defence partnership supports 4,500 British jobs through combat air programme

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Future Combat Air System programme, at the centre of the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) with Japan and Italy, now sustains more than 4,500 jobs across the UK.

01/09/2025

Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Politics·Recruitment & HR

IWFM launches leadership programme to raise workplace and facilities standards

01/09/2025

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

£10bn Norway warship deal secures 4,000 UK jobs and strengthens industrial supply chain

01/09/2025

Featured·News·Politics·Recruitment & HR

Thousands of unemployed people progress into careers on HS2

by Marvin Onumonu

Making remote work – it’s about rigour and attitude, not more tech

by Alice Burks

31% of SME employees quit after colleague leaves, research reveals

by Marvin Onumonu

UK companies warned of critical talent gap as reliance on external CEOs grows

by Jessica O'Connor

The proposed ban on NDAs: Empowering victims or limiting choice?

by Alice Ruffell

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News·Technology

ICO urges organisations to strengthen cyber security amid rising attack risks

10/05/2024

The ICO reports a sharp increase in cyber attacks, urging sectors like finance, retail, and education to bolster cyber security.

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·News

Majority access vital healthcare through workplace insurance, ABI finds

09/05/2024

New ABI research shows a substantial majority of people accessed healthcare services through workplace insurance schemes in 2022, emphasising their crucial role.

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Featured·Recruitment & HR

UK employees and HR professionals at odds over workplace experience, Benefex study finds

09/05/2024

A new study reveals a significant gap between how UK employees and HR professionals perceive workplace experience, with many employees dissatisfied despite positive evaluations from HR.

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Pensions & Retirement

UK pension pot sizes see significant growth, PensionBee study shows

09/05/2024

PensionBee's latest analysis shows a 16% increase in average UK pension pot sizes, with notable regional variations and persistent gender disparities in retirement savings.

Employee Relations·Featured·News

Unite criticises TSB for job cuts and branch closures

09/05/2024

Unite the union criticizes TSB's decision to cut 250 jobs and close 36 branches, citing major concerns over customer service and local support needs.

News·Pensions & Retirement

The ‘lazy job’ trend may impact retirement savings, Standard Life warns

08/05/2024

Standard Life warns that the growing trend of 'lazy jobs' could significantly reduce retirement savings, urging consideration of long-term financial security alongside current job satisfaction.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits·News·Pensions & Retirement

People’s Pension returns over £100m to members through savings reward

28/08/2025

Patrick Heath-Lay said: “This is an extremely significant moment – a milestone we are very proud of and a great example of what a pension with purpose looks like."

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Cambridge Building Society Community Fund supports unpaid carers with grant

27/08/2025

Christine Burton, carer support worker at Making Space, said: “We’re so grateful for this support, which helps us protect carers at their most vulnerable.”

Lloyds Banking Group appoints Tusker as new car salary sacrifice provider

Traditional pay cycles fading as AI and automation drive payroll change

Recruitment & HR

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·Recruitment & HR

Indeed launches ‘Careers in Care’ platform as 92% of healthcare workers report burnout

29/08/2025

The survey found that 22% of healthcare professionals said they put in more than 21 hours of paid overtime per week, almost three extra working days.

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Recruitment & HR

Cumbria-wide scheme to help more people with complex needs into work

28/08/2025

The Cumbria Connect to Work Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now open for submissions from experienced employment support providers.

News·Recruitment & HR·Wales

Acorn by Synergie secures five-year contract extension with Vale

28/08/2025

The deal will see Acorn by Synergie continue to supply staff for Vale’s operations in South Wales.

Education & Training·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Disadvantaged young people locked out of financial services careers, study finds

28/08/2025

Research from LV= and the Social Mobility Foundation has highlighted the persistent barriers facing young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds when trying to access careers in financial services.

Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Social housing tenants nearly twice as likely to be out of work, research finds

29/08/2025

Research from L&W, CtW and the IES found those in work are twice as likely to be in lower-skilled jobs and are paid on average a third less than people in other tenures.

Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Majority of disabled doctors face barriers and consider leaving profession – BMA

28/08/2025

34% of those surveyed said they had been bullied or harassed about their disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Vico Homes appoints strategic director of people and culture

28/08/2025

Martyn Shaw, CEO at Vico Homes, said: "Dr Sarah Cooper will play a vital role in shaping what it feels like to be part of Vico Homes.”

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Gender pay gap costs women over £93,000 across their careers, research reveals

28/08/2025

Instant Offices found that the gender pay gap widened as people got older, with Men between 18 to 21 at entry level earning £520 more than women.

Technology

News·Technology

Ciphr Payroll shortlisted for two software awards at CIPP Annual Excellence Awards 2025

28/08/2025

The CIPP Annual Excellence Awards will take place on 2nd October 2025.

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

TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future

28/08/2025

The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Technology·Wales

TUC Cymru calls on Government to support workers facing AI changes

27/08/2025

Research found that 60% of people in Wales were concerned about AI affecting their jobs, with job losses and changes to terms and conditions the top worries.

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Hybrid working damaging for young workers, says IOSH

29/08/2025

48% of 18 to 24-year-olds said that remote and hybrid working made it harder to build relationships with colleagues and managers.

Employee Relations·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Four-day work week better suited to UK workers, says expert

28/08/2025

Vicky Walker said: “Offering a flexible work week allows employees the right to prioritise their work-life balance without compromising on work efficiency and productivity."

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

A third of employees anxious over lack of first aiders at work, research reveals

28/08/2025

The study from St John Ambulance found 29% of employees said there had been times when no one at their workplace was first aid trained.

Business·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

75% of SME leaders say better personal wellbeing positively impacts business

27/08/2025

The American Express Business Barometer survey revealed that over four-fifths (82%) agreed they perform better at work when they are mentally and physically healthy.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations·Health·News

Essex scheme offering digital health screenings for workers surpasses 1,000 checks

29/08/2025

Out of over 1,000 checks, 357 people went on to use further support services, including help to quit smoking and for weight management.

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Phased retirement for teachers drops by 51% amid affordability concerns

28/08/2025

Wesleyan’s survey found over half (52%) would consider phased retirement, but 43% were put off by worries about affordability.

Employee Relations·Featured·News·Organisational & Employee Development

58% of employees hide skill gaps at work, study reveals

27/08/2025

The study from Attensi found that 46% said they had pretended to understand tasks they did not.

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

42% of Brits expect to retrain or switch careers as longer lives reshape work patterns – Canada Life

27/08/2025

The research showed that 24% of Brits had switched industries, 20% had changed professions, 11% had gone back to education to support a career shift.

Global HR

Education & Training·Global HR·News

Teesside University Online expands global reach through FutureLearn partnership

20/08/2025

The deal will see TU Online’s undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes promoted and available through FutureLearn.

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Featured·Global HR·News·Recruitment & HR·Technology

Workday targeted in cyber attack but says customer data not affected

19/08/2025

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.

Featured·Global HR·News·Recruitment & HR·Technology

Deel launches AI Workforce to support HR and payroll teams

19/08/2025

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.

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.

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