AI linked to rising feelings of being undervalued and disengaged at work – Perkbox
Employers saw AI as a positive step, with 69% saying it improved the employee experience and 47% believing it had no direct effect on feeling valued.
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Gender pay gap costs women over £93,000 across their careers, research reveals
Instant Offices found that the gender pay gap widened as people got older, with Men between 18 to 21 at entry level earning £520 more than women.
Ciphr Payroll shortlisted for two software awards at CIPP Annual Excellence Awards 2025
The CIPP Annual Excellence Awards will take place on 2nd October 2025.
Four-day work week better suited to UK workers, says expert
Vicky Walker said: “Offering a flexible work week allows employees the right to prioritise their work-life balance without compromising on work efficiency and productivity."
People’s Pension returns over £100m to members through savings reward
Patrick Heath-Lay said: “This is an extremely significant moment – a milestone we are very proud of and a great example of what a pension with purpose looks like."
Pension Credit claims up 46% after winter fuel payment rule change – DWP
From July 2024 to July 2025, 181,100 pension credit claims were cleared and awarded, up 46% or 57,200 compared to the previous year.
Acorn by Synergie secures five-year contract extension with Vale
The deal will see Acorn by Synergie continue to supply staff for Vale’s operations in South Wales.
Compensation & Benefits
Pension engagement and profitability go hand in hand, say UK firms
Businesses that help employees take an active role in their pensions are also seeing stronger financial results, according to Scottish Widows.
EV salary sacrifice helps retain staff, finds Tusker
The survey revealed that 21% were unsure and 60% of jobseekers said the availability of a salary sacrifice car scheme would influence their decision to apply for a company.
Recruitment & HR
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.
Amazon UK to hire over 15,000 seasonal workers for festive period
Pay starts at £14.30 per hour and can rise to £15.30 per hour depending on location.
Government to create 400,000 clean energy jobs by 2030
The first national plan aims to double employment in the clean energy sector to 860,000 and ensure jobs are well paid and high quality.
Nine in 10 surveyors hit by critical skills shortage, RICS reveals
Two-thirds of surveyors said an ageing workforce and high retirement rates were main causes, and new recruits were not coming in fast enough.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Tandem Bank joins Henpicked to enhance menopause awareness and workplace inclusion
Tandem Bank has partnered with Henpicked to promote menopause and menstrual health awareness, supporting its wider goal of fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Birmingham alumni team up for neurodiversity training programme
Greg Freeman, founder of Data Literacy Academy, and Iveta Pudilova, founder of National Neurodiversity Training, are running the programme.
West Yorkshire Mayor to offer free laptops and digital skills to boost employment
The pilot will see recipients get a free device such as a laptop, at least five hours of digital skills training, and free data or Wi-Fi.
Westminster Council’s social value work delivers £5.3m boost and creates 600 jobs
The report recorded 585 Westminster residents supported into work, including apprenticeships, and £845,917 raised for community projects.
Technology
Fight or Flight launches Media TrAIner SaaS for comms professionals
Now available via monthly subscription to PR and comms professionals worldwide, Media TrAIner simulates how an interview could play out before it goes live.
Managers back AI for safety, workers remain sceptical – Rapid Global
The survey found over a third (36%) of managers said AI will reduce safety risks, compared to just 16% of workers.
La Fosse launches female mentorship programme to challenge tech gender gap
The scheme follows La Fosse’s Women at Work Blueprint report, which found that women hold just 25% of C-suite positions - a figure that falls even lower for women of colour.
Health & Wellbeing
Cancer survivors need more tailored workplace support, NEOMA research finds
A study by NEOMA Business School has found that existing support measures for employees returning to work after cancer fail to reflect the lasting impact of the disease on their professional lives.
Tructyre to invest further in employee health and safety
This comes after the implementation of initiatives designed to further protect its technicians, both onsite and on the road.
Towergate Employee Benefits calls for stronger menopause support to retain experienced women in the workplace
Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Employee Benefits, has urged employers to improve menopause support, warning that businesses risk losing valuable experience and diversity without it.
Housing Hand reports record quarter as demand for guarantor services rises
UK rental services provider Housing Hand has reported its busiest ever quarter, helping more renters than at any other time in its 12-year history. Between July and September 2025, the company saw a 17.8% increase in renters completing its guarantor application process compared with the same period last year, and a rise of nearly 30% compared with 2023. The business attributed the surge to growing reliance on guarantor services among renters and landlords, as financial pressures and proposed legislative changes increase the importance of secure tenancy arrangements. The organisation said its continued investment in technology, alongside new support initiatives such
Employee Relations
CityFibre achieves Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Helen Hutchison said: “This accreditation reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace where every stage of life is respected and understood."
92% of workers say job titles are used to fake career growth, research reveals
A new survey found that employers are increasingly using inflated job titles to give the illusion of advancement – without raises, promotions, or added benefits – leaving many workers feeling misled and undervalued. According to the Title Inflation Report from MyPerfectResume®, which surveyed 1,000 workers, 92% believed companies use job titles to fake career growth. The findings painted a picture of widespread ‘title inflation’, where lofty labels mask stagnant pay and stalled progression. More than one-third of respondents said they’ve received a senior-sounding title without a pay increase, while 38% said their title made their role appear more advanced than
Most public sector staff feel loyal to their job, not their employer – Reward Gateway
The report showed 83% of employees felt engaged with their role or mission, while 64% said they were more committed to their job than to the organisation itself.
Research warns employers to take stronger action on toxic workplace cultures
A Vlerick Business School study has found that toxic workplace cultures continue to silence women facing microaggressions, urging employers to create safer spaces for dialogue.
Global HR
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.
TMF Group launches payroll platform to streamline HR administration
TMF Optix uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide intelligent analytics, global reporting, AI-powered dashboards and optimised data management.
MAN Truck & Bus partners with TUM Venture Labs to boost mobility innovation
MAN Truck & Bus has formed a strategic partnership with TUM Venture Labs to strengthen collaboration with deep tech start-ups and advance mobility innovation.
Linklaters appoints Lynne Burns as CPO
Burns will lead the people function globally from London and work closely with Aedamar Comiskey and Paul Lewis.