NHS reform to cut 18,000 administrative jobs
The changes were announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting at the annual NHS Providers Conference in Manchester on 11th November 2025.
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London bus company control room staff to escalate strike action in May
Transport UK control room employees are set to extend their strike action in May, protesting against a pay raise offer that falls below inflation rates, potentially affecting numerous bus routes in London.
UK Government introduces new online service for National Insurance payments
Government launches an online NI payment service to simplify securing full State Pension entitlements.
Cost drives UK business decisions on employee benefits despite ongoing commitment
New REBA and Howden research shows UK businesses prioritize cost-effective employee benefits, with plans to enhance pensions and financial wellbeing despite economic pressures.
UK HR leaders doubt effectiveness of workplace benefits
HR leaders in the UK report that current employee benefits are not resonating with staff, indicating a need for more impactful and accessible perks.
Refuellers strike at Heathrow called off
Unite members at AFS, employed as refuellers had been due to walkout for 72 hours on 4 May, potentially grounding as many as 35 airlines.
Fire service personnel offered pay rise and enhanced benefits in new deal
Firefighters and control staff receive offer for increased pay and benefits, with union leaders urging acceptance.
Compensation & Benefits
Health and wellbeing support helps 59% of employers meet ESG goals – GRiD
40% said benefits were extended to family members, and 35% said supporting staff wellbeing helped reduce the strain on the state.
UK payrolled employees fall as unemployment rises – ONS
Estimates showed that payrolled employment fell by 117,000 (0.4%) between September 2024 and September 2025.
Recruitment & HR
Searches for “work bullying” surge as employees seek support outside workplace channels
YuLife reported that UK Google searches for the term increased by 114% month-on-month, with more than 12,000 searches during the period.
Perceptions of stress deterring people from financial services careers, research reveals
The independent survey of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by MFS, found that 55% of people would not consider a career in financial services.
Connect to Work scheme to launch across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
Devon County Council is leading the scheme in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.
Yeovil Town appoints Jamie Hedges as head of recruitment
His responsibilities include scouting new talent, refining recruitment processes and making sure signings fit with Yeovil Town’s style and budget.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Sodexo joins Bright Future Co-op to help survivors of modern slavery into work
Bill Buchan said: “Joining Bright Future is a proud moment for us and a powerful step forward in our commitment to social justice."
EHRC extends agreement with McDonald’s to protect staff from sexual harassment
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the EHRC, said: “We’re pleased with the significant steps McDonald’s has agreed to take towards a safer working environment for its staff.”
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.”
Ciphr eLearning launches new microlearning suite for businesses
Meg Shona Halpin-Webster said: “By delivering focused, bite-sized content, our refreshed microlearning suite is helping to make learning accessible and immediately actionable."
Technology
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
Harper James welcomes proposed Government bereavement leave changes
Claire Cole, senior solicitor in Harper James' employment team, said: “It is a very welcome step towards recognising the reality of loss in the workplace."
Orbit Homes hosts mental health awareness events for construction workers
Workers gathered at Levett View in Hastings, Micklewell Park in Daventry and Mill View in Dereham for sessions aimed at encouraging open conversations about 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.
Employee Relations
Half of managers’ ideas never put into action – YouGov
Just 43% saw ideas implemented, even though 88% had suggestions to make work better.
82% of professionals say ‘culture rot’ is harming workplaces – Robert Walters
Limited incentives or rewards were flagged by 41% of professionals as a symptom.
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.”
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%.
Global HR
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.
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.