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.
Latest
Chinese state accused of hacking UK Ministry of Defence personnel system
The UK Ministry of Defence has been hit by a cyberattack, allegedly by the Chinese state, compromising personal data of service personnel. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will outline protective measures in response to the breach.
Tips and tricks to support employee wellbeing and mental health
Luke Fisher discusses how employers can look after staff ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.
TPR appoints COO and executive director
Nausicaa Delfas said: “Pensions are at a moment of great change, and we are changing too, becoming more market-facing and outcome-focused."
RAM forms new partnership with Shepherds Friendly and SiriusPoint
This collaboration brings a new health and wellbeing proposition through HealthHero, offering a first class 24/7 virtual GP service, alongside a valuable second medical opinion service.
Benefits Guru reveals ‘financial wellness ratings’ for workplace pension providers
Among the six providers rated at present, Scottish Widows has improved from a Silver award in 2023 to a Gold award this year.
Labour denies claims of diluting workers’ rights in its New Deal
Labour has denied reports that it intends to dilute its New Deal for Working People, despite facing business pressures.
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
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.
Retail employs twice as many young people as any other sector, M&S finds
Nearly one in four young people started their careers in retail, contributing £7.4bn in GVA, or 7% of the sector’s total economic impact for 2024.
Mincoffs appoints head of culture and people
Aoife Owens will lead on recruitment, people strategy, talent development, wellbeing and culture.
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.
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
HubStar acquires Spica Technologies to streamline hybrid workplace management
By joining forces, HubStar and Spica will now provide a unified system that covers workplace experience, operational data and AI-based planning.
Data scientist revealed as UK’s highest paid tech job – Go Deploy
Network engineer followed at £58,651, and penetration tester at £57,782.
Ciphr Payroll wins Software Product of the Year at CIPP Awards
The platform was also shortlisted for Software Innovation Product of the Year.
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.
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.
88% of businesses concerned about impact of long-term sickness – MetLife UK
A similar number (86%) also expressed concern about short-term sick leave.
Employee Relations
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.
70% of Gen Z say multiple income streams are essential for financial security – Fiverr
More than half (57%) believed the old way of working in one job would soon be out of date.
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.
Global HR
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.
UK records sharp decline in hiring plans – ManpowerGroup
The UK recorded the sharpest drop in planned hiring globally, down 17 percentage points year-on-year and 8 points on the quarter.