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.
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Compensation & Benefits
Calculus exits employee engagement platform Mo following acquisition by UKG
Alexander Crawford, co-head of Investments at Calculus, said: “The UKG acquisition is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the Luke and the Mo team, the strength of their product, and the value created for employers and employees."
BMA criticises proposed 2.5% pay rise for doctors as pay review process begins
The proposed uplift equates to an additional 47p per hour for newly qualified doctors, based on current pay rates.
Recruitment & HR
Oldham logistics firm creates 10 new jobs as Pallet-Track partnership drives expansion
H&B Logistics is creating 10 new jobs and investing £500,000 in new facilities as part of a major expansion.
SMEs cut costs and freeze hiring ahead of Budget – Rathbones
40% of SMEs have made or considered changes ahead of the Budget, with 32% already cutting costs or restructuring and 31% delaying hiring.
Thousands in Cumbria set to benefit from new employment support programme
Inspira has been appointed to deliver the employment support programme across Cumbria, working with Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils through Enterprising Cumbria.
Bentley welcomes early careers cohort for 2025
The company announced 65 trainee vacancies in areas such as digital software, electrical engineering and AI.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Rygor Group sponsors Women in Motor Industry Awards 2025 and celebrates four nominees
Rygor Group will sponsor the Women in Motor Industry Awards 2025 and celebrate four of its team members nominated across multiple categories recognising female achievement in the automotive sector.
Westmorland and Furness Council to launch pilot to boost jobs for people with learning disabilities
Councillor Patricia Bell said: “Many people have something to give the workplace, and by dividing up roles, we intend to create meaningful work for people with learning disabilities."
West Yorkshire Police signs pledge to support disabled staff
Assistant Chief Constable for People Richard Close, said: “Signing this pledge is more than a statement, it’s a promise to our people."
IKEA UK meets EHRC standards after overhaul of sexual harassment procedures
John Kirkpatrick, CEO of the EHRC, said: “We welcome the measures put in place to ensure that their workplaces are free of sexual harassment."
Technology
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.
Businesses face £400bn growth loss without urgent AI skills boost – Skills England
Three new tools have been launched to help fill the gap and unlock up to £400bn of growth by 2030.
Electricians and plumbers named among roles set to withstand automation in 2026, research finds
The findings from MyPerfectCV highlighted a growing divide between routine, task-based roles and those requiring manual skill, judgement, and human connection.
Health & Wellbeing
Bus drivers face heightened safety risks ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, says Unite
Reports of fireworks being thrown at or into buses, and other forms of anti-social behaviour such as road blockages and vandalism, have surged in previous years.
British Safety Council and HSE launch new award to tackle work-related health issues
The ‘Innovation in Health Award’ will be part of the British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards in 2026 and is free to enter.
Centrica, ITV and Mail Metro Media join GoVo as founder members to tackle volunteer shortfall
The platform, developed by Royal Voluntary Service, aims to make volunteering easier and more flexible, helping charities find the volunteers they need.
Over half of employees would switch jobs for better wellbeing support – Robert Half
48% placed the same importance on stress reduction programmes, but a third of businesses did not offer any stress reduction support.
Employee Relations
Incomplete workforce reporting leaves investors in the dark, study finds
The Future of Workforce Reporting report from the CIPD and Railpen found that patchy workforce data is still stopping businesses from showing how they create value and manage risks tied to their people.
jmarchitects becomes employee-owned across all studios
The transition will not affect clients, and the firm will continue to focus on staff retention and development.
Acas appoints Joanna Nunn as chief conciliator
Nunn, who has worked at Acas since 2006, previously served as assistant chief conciliator and brings extensive experience in mediation and dispute resolution.
One in five workers never thanked for their efforts, research reveals
Research from Moonpig for business revealed that 51% did not feel valued at work, while 53% said lack of recognition affected their motivation.
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.