Broadstone appoints Andrew Walton as actuarial director
Walton said: “I look forward to working alongside both existing and new clients to help them achieve their goals and objectives."
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Business psychologist urges leaders to make diversity and inclusion central to culture
While diversity is on the agenda for the majority of effective businesses, Strutton warned against seeing it as a “box-ticking” exercise.
DWP Minister reiterates desire for roadmap to pension contribution increases
Sir Stephen Timms MP said he would like to see the Government set out a timetable for increasing pension contributions from their current 8% minimum.
Gen Z does not aspire for middle mamagement, research shows
While 36% expected they would have to take on a middle management role at some point in their career, 16% were adamant they would avoid it altogether.
Pension annuity comparison quotes continue to hit new highs in 2024, says iPipeline
In the first six months of 2024, quotes for annuities were up 12%, compared to the same period in the previous year.
Sort Group shortlisted for IT Industry Awards
The 'Development Team of the Year' award recognises teams that have delivered exceptional results, helping their organisation achieve key objectives over the past 12 months.
Legal & General Group Protection partners with Ergocom to offer vocational support to employees
The partnership was launched to help both the employer and employee understand what job roles the individual can do, and what is needed for them to continue working in a new role.
Compensation & Benefits
Mothers face £120,000 earnings loss over a decade, ONS data reveals
According to the ONS, women experience an estimated £65,618 loss in earnings over the five years after their first child, with further reductions of £26,317 after a second and £32,456 following a third.
Carrow Insurance launches accident and health cover for UK employers
The specialist MGA introduced products for corporate personal accident and business travel, group personal accident, and tailored corporate illness benefits.
Recruitment & HR
easyJet opens applications for 2026 Engineering Apprenticeship Programme
Aviation Minister Keir Mather said: “This engineering apprenticeship scheme marks an important step in continuing to build a highly skilled aviation workforce fit for the future."
Most creative industry jobs go to friends and connections – Bectu
The findings showed 75% of workers got jobs through friends or contacts, rising to 82% in film, TV drama and fashion.
September sees strongest employment growth in 13 months – Employment Hero
The figures showed total employment was up 2.6% in September, the highest monthly rise in over a year.
Sainsbury’s and Argos to recruit 19,000 seasonal staff for Christmas
There are 17,000 jobs available at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 at Argos.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Open University and NatWest launch creators fund to support women entrepreneurs
The fund, launched in partnership with the DWP will offer grants of up to £2,500 each, with £50,000 in sponsorship from NatWest.
Thousands with health conditions to get work support as advisers join GP surgeries – DWP
Over 40,000 more sick and disabled people are set to receive employment support following a £167.2m investment in the Connect to Work programme.
Brighton & Hove and West Sussex councils secure funding to support people into work
Emma Daniel said: “Everyone deserves the chance to thrive in work, and I am really pleased to see that in-work support is provided as part of this programme."
Compass Group UK & Ireland supports over 500,000 people through social mobility programme
Building on this, Compass has launched ‘Mission to a million: Forward Together’, aiming to support a million people by 2030.
Technology
L&G partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered customer service platform
L&G has announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft to develop an AI-driven customer service platform that will enhance support for its 12.4 million customers.
Most workers use unapproved AI tools at work, research reveals
Employees said they used consumer AI assistants to draft and reply to work communications, prepare reports and presentations, and do finance tasks.
QA integrates Microsoft Copilot AI training into all apprenticeships
Every apprentice will now get Copilot training tailored to their area, including digital learning, live webinars and practical sessions.
Health & Wellbeing
CIH president launches campaign to boost resilience among housing professionals
The campaign will run throughout Julie Haydon's year in office and aims to help housing professionals build a resilient mindset.
Just Mortgages marks four years of broker mental health support with new resources
Just Mortgages has rolled out a new podcast and regular updates on Facebook and monthly articles on wellbeing, financial issues and the cost of living.
Financial worries and burnout driving employee ill health, finds PAM Group
The Health at Work Report 2025 highlights rising financial and mental health pressures among UK employees, with three quarters reporting money worries and most struggling with fatigue or burnout.
Howden urges employers to tackle mental health as work absences hit 15-year high
Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing has urged UK employers to adopt a more proactive approach to employee mental health, as workplace absence reaches its highest level in over 15 years.
Employee Relations
Poor leadership the biggest barrier to career progress for arts professionals, research finds
Arts Professional’s Arts Pay Survey found over 70% of people said they faced obstacles to moving up in their career.
One in five employees secretly hold jobs with competitors, finds Cifas
Nearly a quarter (24%) said they believed this behaviour was justifiable.
Data scientist revealed as UK’s highest paid tech job – Go Deploy
Network engineer followed at £58,651, and penetration tester at £57,782.
EE staff pledge record 45,000 volunteer hours to support UK communities
Staff have pledged to help with projects such as educating students, parents and teachers on online safety.
Global HR
Most businesses now allow employees to work abroad – Grant Thornton UK
The survey found 77% of mid-market firms had a policy for international remote working in 2025, up from 59% in 2023.
TMF Group launches payroll platform to streamline HR administration
TMF Optix uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide intelligent analytics, global reporting, AI-powered dashboards and optimised data management.
MAN Truck & Bus partners with TUM Venture Labs to boost mobility innovation
MAN Truck & Bus has formed a strategic partnership with TUM Venture Labs to strengthen collaboration with deep tech start-ups and advance mobility innovation.
Linklaters appoints Lynne Burns as CPO
Burns will lead the people function globally from London and work closely with Aedamar Comiskey and Paul Lewis.