Inefficient staff training costs UK businesses £416m, data reveals
The report measured the national skill gap density at 4%, meaning one in 25 UK workers lack the skills to do their job as effectively as possible.
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Half of adults unaware of their State Pension amount – Standard Life
The research revealed that 31% of people nearing retirement also did not know their pension amount.
Salford Licensing Service partners with Salford Public Health to support local taxi drivers
Cllr Mishal Saeed said: "It’s important that we support more people to live healthy lives for longer by promoting good physical and mental health."
CITB sets out plan to boost construction skills and training in 2025
The priorities are getting more trained people into construction, making quality training available and improving the current workforce’s skills.
CEA and ELITE partner to improve recruitment in construction sector
The partnership aims to raise recruitment standards and offer practical support to tackle the industry’s workforce challenges.
FIS partners with The Skills Centre to tackle skills shortage in finishes and interiors sector
The partnership aims to give people hands-on training and the knowledge they need to start out in the finishes and interiors sector.
Aberdeen International Airport launches AI assistant to aid passengers and staff
The digital assistant is intended to cut down the number of routine questions staff receive, letting teams deal with urgent and complex tasks.
Compensation & Benefits
Construction engineers secure 4.5% pay rise after industrial action threat
The agreement, accepted by around 3,000 workers covered under the NAECI, represents an increase from the initially proposed 3.6% offer.
91% of parents more productive at work when employers fund holiday clubs, data finds
Data from Bright Horizons showed 84% of women said employer support for holiday clubs made them more likely to stay with their employer.
Recruitment & HR
“Clarity always wins in AI recruitment”, says career expert
Owen Morgan, managing director at INTOO UK & Ireland, said candidates need to be more strategic and structured in their approach.
Amey event provides jobseekers in Trafford with pathways into work
Jobseekers got help with CVs and took part in one-to-one careers conversations with Amey’s senior management.
If companies want more future CPOs, they need to stop looking outside first
Dmitry Zaytsev, founder at Dandelion Civilization, discusses how weak internal talent visibility is limiting organisations’ ability to develop and appoint future CPOs.
Young workers increasingly drive science and tech sector growth – Employment Hero
Overall employment in the sector increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 6.3% year-on-year in March.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
HSBC UK becomes first bank to offer British Sign Language training to all employees
Harriet Oppenheimer said: “By providing beginner BSL training, HSBC is taking meaningful steps to ensure everyone feels welcome and included."
Black workers face higher levels of racism and unfair treatment at work, TUC finds
45% of black workers said they were given harder or less popular tasks, while 43% said they received unfair criticism.
96% of employees at E.ON recognise menopause support at work, survey finds
The 2026 Menopause Survey found that 86% feel comfortable talking about menopause at work and 84% feel confident discussing it with their manager.
Disabled workers call for inclusive AI design to unlock workplace potential
The Business Disability Forum poll found only 24% said they saw AI’s potential to improve access to employment and the workplace for disabled people.
Technology
TomTom rolls out HowNow AI skills platform to boost workforce agility
The company brought in HowNow as part of a two-year people strategy to reshape learning and give employees skills-driven development paths.
AI policy gaps in the workplace could undermine productivity, study finds
Red Eagle Tech found that 54.5% do not have a clear or enabling policy on how to use AI tools at work.
Fears of AI cheating in hiring “overblown”, research suggests
Clevry found that 62% of HR and talent professionals believe candidates are using AI to manipulate hiring processes.
Health & Wellbeing
Violence against transport workers out of control, says TSSA
Data found 55.5% of reps had experienced repeated abuse, including verbal and racial abuse, spitting, physical assaults, threats with weapons, harassment and sexual assault.
Politeness at work increases risk of unauthorised access, warns expert
Data revealed that many UK businesses have found it harder to keep security tight since hybrid working and changing office attendance became normal.
Over a third of employees say money worries impact work performance – WEALTH at work
Nearly a quarter (23%) reported lower motivation, one in five (20%) said they lost focus, and 8% linked financial stress to more sick days.
77% of frontline workers feel safe to speak up at work, report finds
A Forrester Consulting study for SafetyCulture showed 77% of UK frontline workers felt safe to raise concerns or suggest improvements at work.
Employee Relations
CIH Cymru calls on Welsh Government to invest in housing workforce
Matthew Dicks, national director at CIH Cymru, said: “CIH Cymru's manifesto calls on the next Welsh government to treat housing as a sustainable vocation."
Whistleblowing and harassment queries up 50% month-on-month, finds Skillcast
Interest in whistleblowing guidance went up by 31% month-on-month, while content about harassment and the new act saw a 47% rise.
Small gestures can create big change in the workplace
Alexa Knight, director of campaigns and influencing at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses how small gestures in the workplace can have a big impact on employee wellbeing.
35% of managers lack confidence on neurodiversity adjustments – VinciWorks
30% described managers as not very confident, and only 6.5% said managers were very confident.
Global HR
Revolut Business launches GlobalHire to streamline international hiring
GlobalHire moves candidates from contract to onboarded in two to five days and automates compliance and payroll.
CPO appointments fall as demand for experience grows, report finds
Eton Bridge Partners found that overall global appointment volumes have fallen by 21%, driven by a 34% decline in the UK.
moneyappi partners with ASOS to boost employee financial wellbeing
Employees at ASOS now have access to moneyappi’s AI-powered platform, designed to help employees improve their financial situation.
The Access Group named ‘Human Company of The Year’
The Access Group was recognised for keeping a strong focus on employees during growth in artificial intelligence (AI).