PFS’s Pathway to the Profession programme reaches 500 new members in nine months
Around three quarters of the new members are aged 30 or under, with four in 10 in their 20s, one in three in their 30s and about 5% in their teens.
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
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
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.
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.
‘Menopause masking’ drives women to consider leaving jobs, research reveals
Analysis from Nurosym revealed that three in five women aged 45 to 60 have considered leaving their job because of insufficient workplace support during menopause.
Temporary employment is the stepping stone to permanent, says Gi Group specialist
Jan Stroud said: "I truly believe that this route should be viewed as a credible and strategic entry route to long-term employment."
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
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.
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.
Health & Wellbeing
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.
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.
Over two in five construction workers struggle with inconsistent work, data finds
Research from The Accountancy Partnership found over a quarter of professionals (27.4%) said they were not confident they would earn more than last year.
Employee Relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).