Employment Hero urges Government to avoid hiking employment costs
If employment costs increase, 49% of business leaders said they would look at price rises, 33% would delay hiring, and 24% would consider redundancies.
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Government confirms Seasonal Worker visas to boost farming sector stability
A package of measures to provide certainty and stability to farmers and growers in the poultry and sheep sectors was announced today.
Zurich launches Group Critical Illness cover
With a maximum benefit of up to £500,000, employers can offer protection not only for employees but also for their spouses or partners, with the option to extend child benefit.
Former Ofsted inspector wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for brushing water off child’s head
Andrew Hewston was sacked for gross misconduct following the incident in October 2019.
Princes staff reject pay deal, ballot for strike action
Workers at the Princes food production factories across the country are balloting for industrial action over pay.
Loss of NIC pension relief could cost employers nearly £500 per worker
The removal of NIC pension relief could be a hit to employers, particularly those contributing more than the minimum.
UK businesses could benefit from £62.7bn profit boost with four-day week, research finds
New research by Sopro has revealed that a four day work week could boost profits for many businesses.
Compensation & Benefits
C&C Insurance Brokers unveils employee benefits division
Malcolm Cooke, managing director of C&C Insurance Brokers, said: “The new name aligns perfectly with where the market and our clients are heading - it is better positioned than ever to meet growing demand.”
One in 10 employees could quit over poor pension benefits – Scottish Widows
The research found the main reason for dissatisfaction was uncompetitive pension benefits compared with other employers, reported by 68%.
Recruitment & HR
GTR launches 2026 recruitment drive for apprentice engineers
The apprenticeship is open to anyone aged 16 and above with Level 4 or higher in GCSE English, Maths and Science.
Councils face talent crisis as Gen Z talent pipeline dries up, data finds
Research from Commercial Services Group showed more than 80% of Gen Z respondents aged 18 to 25 said they are unaware of jobs in local Government.
c2c marks UK Youth Work Week 2025 with recruitment for 18 roles
Over the past three years, c2c recruited 18 young people into permanent roles through its work experience partnership with The King’s Trust, ‘Get into Rail’.
More than a third of tech scale-ups have no women on their boards, study finds
The study from Think & Grow showed that women hold just 18% of board seats across high-growth tech companies.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Care UK celebrates success of SEN supported placements in care sector
Christian Woolley, regional director for Berkshire at Care UK, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what our homes have achieved, and I look forward to seeing this initiative grow across more of our regions in the future.”
Law Society sets out EDI strategy to boost support for solicitors
The EDI strategy will focus on strengthening diversity in senior roles, supporting disabled solicitors, and building better workplace cultures.
PSNI and PwC launch campaign to help employers tackle violence against women
Caitroina McCusker, Northern Ireland market senior partner at PwC UK, said: “Together, we can create safer, more inclusive workplaces and contribute to a Northern Ireland where everyone can thrive.”
North East Lincolnshire Council launches employment support scheme for care leavers
The Family Enterprise programme targets care leavers who often face barriers to employment, including a lack of support networks and stable role models.
Technology
Civica partners with Talos360 to deliver hiring and HR system for public sector
The new platform brings together Civica’s People Hub software and Talos360’s ATS, aiming to make it easier for organisations to attract, hire, onboard and retain staff.
AI job fears driving knowledge hoarding in workplaces, report finds
The report from Adaptavist found that 35% of workers are actively gatekeeping knowledge to protect their job security.
TUC urges TikTok to “come clean” as MPs investigate AI-driven job cuts
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, chaired by Chi Onwurah MP, has written to TikTok demanding answers about the redundancies within its London-based Trust and Safety Team.
Health & Wellbeing
St Andrews University and trade union agree deal for staff cancer support
UNISON representative Alex Duncan said the key change was extending the phased return to work from eight weeks to 12 weeks, all on full pay.
Epassi UK partners with Qured to boost employee health checks
The partnership aims to improve employee wellbeing and help businesses cut costs, reduce sickness, and boost productivity.
Employers team up with Government to tackle ill-health and keep people in work
The three-year Keep Britain Working partnership, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, will focus on prevention, early support and helping people get back to work.
RPS launches 2025 Workforce Wellbeing Survey
The student survey covers wellbeing, study experiences and expectations of workplace support.
Employee Relations
82% of professionals say ‘culture rot’ is harming workplaces – Robert Walters
Limited incentives or rewards were flagged by 41% of professionals as a symptom.
Background still seen as a major barrier to career progression, Co-op finds
Two-thirds (68%) of Brits said their background still affects their career progression.
BRC urges MPs to support amendments to Employment Rights Bill
Helen Dickinson said: "The Government must ensure that any delay to the Bill’s Royal Assent does not result in less consultation or a compressed implementation Roadmap."
Workplace support for learning disabilities falls short, study finds
Research from Hilton found 57% of people with learning disabilities said the company they worked for was not equipped to support them.
Global HR
HiBob launches global network for people-first leaders to tackle HR challenges
The aim is to give practical tools, insights and a platform for real conversations on challenges HR and business leaders face.
International SOS and Sancroft support sustainability goals in global workforce mobility
International SOS has joined forces with sustainability consultancy Sancroft to help organisations embed sustainability into their global mobility and travel policies.
Only one in six HR teams confident their practices would stand up in tribunal – WorkNest
The findings suggested that many HR professionals felt uncertain about their organisation’s legal readiness at a time when businesses are preparing for vast reforms.
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.