Opinion
Employers should treat 2027 employment reforms as a 2026 hiring issue
Sally Gwilliam says employers should strengthen recruitment and probation processes now ahead of the Government's 2027 employment reforms.
HR
News
PayFit adds AI to payroll and HR service
The platform now combines its digital system, 200 payroll experts and PayFit AI to manage payroll and employee matters.
News
Barclays appoints Lynne Burns as group HR director
Burns replaces Tristram Roberts, who retires after nearly 13 years at Barclays, including more than a decade as group HR director.
News
Eastgate Engineering appoints Matthew Hart as head of HR
In his new role, he will focus on people, culture and development as Eastgate expands, aiming to support staff and help attract and retain talent.
News
Consultant launches coaching service to provide emotional support for HR professionals
The service offers specialist coaching for HR professionals who are facing burnout, emotional exhaustion and loss of confidence.
Global HR
Managers falling short of HR expectations, research finds
Employees are not receiving the level of support HR teams expect managers to provide, with gaps identified in performance management, wellbeing and communication, according to new research from Reward Gateway | Edenred.
News
Reward Gateway | Edenred joins Workday partner programme
Clients will see automatic syncing of employee data from Workday to Reward Gateway | Edenred, reducing manual administration and the risk of errors.
Opinion
Payroll should not be this painful in 2026
Firmin Zocchetto, CEO and co-founder at PayFit, discusses why payroll still feels stressful for HR and payroll teams during peak periods in 2026.
News
CIPD unveils HR30 2026 list recognising senior HR professionals
30 senior HR professionals were recognised for their measurable impact in their organisations over the past year.
Global HR
Overseas hiring growth raises leave management challenges for employers
More than four in five UK employers with overseas staff plan to expand internationally, but managing annual leave across multiple jurisdictions is creating growing compliance risks.
Business
Mortgage and protection network Stonebridge appoints Lisa Margolis as head of people
Stonebridge has appointed Lisa Margolis as head of people as the mortgage and protection network continues to grow its adviser and support teams.
Recruitment & HR
Kier appoints Niki Steel as chief human resources officer
Steel will join Kier in August 2026 and will play a key leadership role supporting the group’s 10,000 employees.