Allison Homes promotes Zoe Evans to group HR director
Evans said: “I am keen to ensure we keep strengthening our people offering and position Allison Homes as an employer of choice within the industry.”
Latest
Indeed’s “AI at Work Report” finds GenAI will impact almost every job in America
Indeed, the world’s #1 job site and a leading hiring platform, today released Indeed’s AI at Work Report, providing an in-depth look at how GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) will impact jobs and the skills needed to perform them.
Compensation & Benefits
Everywhen joins Brokerslink to boost international employee benefits for UK clients
Brokerslink said Everywhen’s experience allows them to meet network members’ clients’ needs in the UK and contribute to the Brokerslink employee benefits community.
Job market softens as payrolls and vacancies fall – ONS
Estimates based on HMRC data revealed the number of payrolled employees fell by 74,000 (0.2%) between February 2025 and February 2026.
Recruitment & HR
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to help SMEs navigate employment complexity
Kevin Fitzgerald said: “HeroForce is built to help restore confidence and backed by Employment Hero's team of experts in payroll and employment law."
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.
Nearly half of UK organisations hit by costly workplace disputes, WorkNest finds
WorkNest found that 46% experienced at least one employee-related issue resulting in direct financial impact over the past three years.
Unemployment fall may be short-lived as employer costs rise, CIPD warns
James Cockett said: “Today’s fall in unemployment marks a reprieve from the recent doom and gloom. However, it’s likely that this will be short-lived."
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
52% of women feel pressure to go to work despite severe period pain, data finds
A quarter (24%) reported having problems at work because of time taken off for pain.
The Very Group gains Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Sarah Willett said: "To receive recognition from Henpicked is such a meaningful milestone in our journey toward building a truly inclusive workplace.”
UK ranks among top countries for women in business, analysis reveals
Research from iSelect has revealed where female entrepreneurship, representation and business ownership are strongest.
Government to fund 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships
A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas will get support to apply for medical courses, with £2.3m of funding.
Technology
Finova creates 50 roles with launch of Manchester hub
The hub, located at x+why, 100 Embankment, will support the development of Finova’s lending, broker and servicing platforms.
UK workers rush to build AI skills to fill talent gap, research reveals
Despite 78% of UK organisations now using AI tools in some form, only around a third reported seeing tangible benefits, LinkedIn data revealed.
AI training falling short for tech workers, research reveals
While 87% of tech employees reported that their organisation offers some form of AI guidance, only 58% have received formal training, research from La Fosse revealed.
Health & Wellbeing
34% of SME employees say employers are not doing enough to prevent absence – L&G
Most employees (78%) said that preventing absence would be the most useful part of any wellbeing and absence management strategy.
Pluxee and Attivo launch Financial Wellbeing Hub to support employees
The hub provides life-stage content, planning tools, webinars and free one-to-one consultations with Attivo’s regulated financial planners.
Majority of UK workers experience motivation slump in summer months, research reveals
According to Jukebox Marketing, 51% of workers said they find it harder to stay focused during hotter weather.
81% of professionals take on extra duties without recognition – Robert Walters
Data showed that over half are now working longer hours, while only 16% have spoken to their managers about the extra work.
Employee Relations
Luton Arriva bus engineers to strike over sexual harassment and assault issues
The strikes are set for 27th April to 1st May, 11th May to 15th May and 25th May to 29th May.
Denbighshire County Council achieves disability inclusion status
Catrin Roberts said: "This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to reach their full potential."
Eight in 10 workers experienced abuse at work in past year – TUC
More than half of workers surveyed said they face violence or abuse weekly or more, while 17% said it happened monthly.
Part-time jobs fall as small businesses focus on full-time hiring – Employment Hero
Data showed that full-time employment rose 1.1% month-on-month, while part-time roles fell for the third month running, down 0.5%.
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).