AI-generated cover letters becoming standard in recruitment, says Eursap
Daniel Patel, recruitment director at Eursap, said: "Candidates are under pressure to apply quickly and at scale, and AI tools offer a way to keep up with that pace.”
Latest
Unum announces exclusive partnership with Toothfairy alongside enhanced Dental offering
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has boosted its Dental offering and partnered with Toothfairy, an award-winning digital dentist.
Nearly one fifth of large employers don’t carry out gender pay gap reporting
The CIPD is calling on employers to tackle inequality in the workplace by reporting and analysing their gender pay gap.
Gartner survey finds 38% of HR leaders reported they are piloting, planning implementation, or have already implemented generative AI
A Gartner, Inc. survey of 179 HR leaders on January 31, 2024, revealed that 38% of HR leaders are piloting, planning implementation, or have already implemented generative AI (GenAI), up from 19% in June 2023.
First pay settlements of 2024 see median award fall to 5.1% as UK falls into recession, finds XpertHR
The latest pay settlement data from XpertHR shows that the median basic pay award for the three months to the end of January 2024 is 5.1%, down from 6% in the previous rolling quarter.
Adecco targets employment and training for 85,000 refugees by 2027
Adecco reaffirms its pledge to support refugees, aiming to secure employment for 85,000 and provide training for 17,000 by the end of 2027.
Workers demand fair pay amidst cost of living crisis, Totaljobs report reveals
Totaljobs' 2024 report outlines UK workers' expectations for pay rises against the backdrop of the cost of living crisis.
Compensation & Benefits
Workplace pension providers raise bar on financial wellness as Benefits Guru publishes 2026 ratings
Aviva, Mercer and Standard Life were among those leading the field.
Majority of HR professionals confident in benefits knowledge, but gaps remain – Everywhen
The findings reflect a growing challenge for HR teams as employee benefits expand.
Recruitment & HR
Cezanne HR appoints Julie Lally as chief product officer
In her new role, Lally will lead the company’s product vision, overseeing strategy and delivery across its HR and payroll platform.
Noisy offices fuelling health crisis as employers fail to act, research warns
Oscar Acousitcs found that nearly a quarter (24%) of office workers have taken time off due to noise-related stress.
CEOs continue to prioritise AI and profitability amid geopolitical uncertainty – EY-Parthenon
The survey of 1,200 CEOs across 21 countries revealed that more than half (56%) now view geopolitical risk as the biggest threat to their business over the next 12 months.
Over half of employees experience imposter syndrome at work, MyPerfectCV finds
51% of employees said like they are “faking it” at work at least sometimes, projecting more confidence or competence than they genuinely feel.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Wiltshire Council approves £10.4m programme to help more residents into jobs
The programme aims to help residents with health conditions, disabilities or other complex barriers move into long-term work.
WEC launches inquiry on flexible working and disability
MPs on the cross-party committee will look at how flexible working policies, laws and guidance affect disabled workers and jobseekers.
37% of BSL users lose Access to Work support despite unchanged needs, data finds
RNID and DeafATW found nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents and 76% of BSL users said their latest award helped them stay in work.
Alstom launches internship scheme to boost job prospects for SEND students
The scheme, run in partnership with Derby College, gives students hands-on experience as they work on the CrossCountry Voyager refurbishment project.
Technology
Origin partners with ServiceNow to deliver AI-powered benefits support
The integration connects Origin’s proprietary AI engine, Cuido™, with ServiceNow HR Service Delivery, enabling employees to receive instant answers to benefits queries.
AI now plays decisive role in hiring process, study finds
MyPerfectResume found that 73% of employers now use AI in hiring decisions, while 52% also applied it to workforce planning.
Industry leaders call for graduate pathway rethink as AI reshapes career market
A recent event hosted by techUK brought together employers and labour market experts to assess the real impact of AI on entry-level roles.
Health & Wellbeing
Businesses still prioritising accidents over long-term health risks, research finds
WorkNest found that only 51% of organisations claim to give equal attention to accidents and long-term health risks.
Long-term sickness remains high as NHS delays impact workforce, says Broadstone
More than 11 million fit notes were issued in 2025, with NHS delays continuing to drive long-term sickness and workforce absence.
Two-thirds of employees say paid sick leave is a must-have – Ciphr
68% said company sick pay was the most important benefit, ahead of annual pay rises that match inflation (60%) and flexible working hours (58%).
Workers lose three weeks of annual leave per year as burnout concerns surge – Timetastic
The findings come as Google searches for “signs of burnout” have increased by 150% over the past year.
Employee Relations
Employee recognition in focus as Vertu honours long-serving Ascot employee
The Vertu Masters Awards celebrates excellence across the business, with more than 7,800 colleagues considered for recognition.
74% of employers concerned employees not saving enough for retirement, data finds
Data from People's Pension found a third (32%) of employers said younger employees are most likely to opt out of workplace pensions.
Mencap and Admiral partner to tackle employment gap in Wales
The programme will focus on providing job coaching, skills workshops, travel training and practical support to help adults move into paid employment.
Sackers becomes certified family-friendly employer
Debbie Holmes, HR director at Sackers, said: “Creating a family‑inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are at Sackers."
Global HR
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.
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.
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.