Access FS launches Equality Council to strengthen diversity and inclusion
Access FS has launched a new Equality Council to promote fair representation, inclusivity and accountability across its business and adviser network.
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How to re-engage with work post-summer break
Lesley Cooper, founder and CEO of Working Well, shares strategies to ease back into work and sustain motivation post-summer break.
Automotive charity Ben expands support amid job losses
With UK automotive suppliers announcing thousands of redundancies, Ben is raising awareness about its 'Work, health and wellbeing' support.
Over half of low pensioners struggle to pay bills in retirement – Living Wage Foundation
40% said they were struggling more now than before they retired, while 36% saw no change in their finances since leaving work.
Most employers base wellbeing strategies on health and safety, study reveals
87% of employers said their wellbeing strategies were grounded in health and safety.
Benefit Cosmetics named among 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Other large and super large firms listed were Encore, Hilton, Hugo Boss, Savers Health and Beauty, Shake Shack UK and Specsavers.
78% of Gen Z would join employers that prioritise mental health, research finds
Research by CERIPH and ERIC found 49% said they preferred a hybrid work model.
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
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.
London financial services jobs rise 9% year-on-year, says Morgan McKinley
Job vacancies in London’s financial services sector increased 9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, with FinTech driving growth, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor.
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.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
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.
Sizewell C funds Suffolk scheme to boost youth career chances
The scheme, Beyond Boundaries, aims to get young people ready for apprenticeships, further education, and jobs.
Technology
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.
QA and NVIDIA partner to scale AI skills across the UK
QA will use NVIDIA’s technology and training to support AI skills and workforce development.
Health & Wellbeing
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.
Adaptable Human Project co-founder calls for science-led approach to tackle workplace stress
Ahead of International Stress Awareness Week, Sam Wones of the Adaptable Human Project urges employers to take a research-based, practical approach to employee wellbeing using the organisation’s TREAT Protocol.
Employee Relations
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.
BSI warns of AI-driven decline in entry-level jobs as businesses prioritise automation over skills investment
Research by BSI reveals that nearly half of global business leaders are using AI to cut headcount, with entry-level roles most at risk and SMEs expected to play a key role in future skills development.
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.