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CIPD study | Workforce planning tops HR's agenda, but specialist expertise lags behind

New CIPD research highlights gaps in specialist expertise and preparation for future skills needs...
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'All reasonable steps' | A comprehensive look at the new ERA of workplace sexual harassment laws

As October draws to a close the ERA rolls on with key updates to sexual harassment laws. We break down what changes, what it all means, and what HR needs to do to stay ahead of the curve.
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'No big surprises' | Budget 2026: What HR needs to know about pay, hiring, AI and more

The Chancellor paired support for businesses with plans to change how employers recruit, develop and reward their people...
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Case Study | 'Progression driven by potential, not time served'- inside ProCook's people strategy

ProCook has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for retail, hospitality & leisure, recognising its commitment to its people and workplace culture....
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Live Updates | Budget 2026 - HR experts react to wage rises, paternity leave, pay transparency pledges & more

HR Grapevine will be bringing you live updates & HR expert reactions to the 2026 Autumn Budget. Will there be more changes for businesses?
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Insights

What high-performing teams do differently
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Leadership | What high-performing teams do differently

A team can look impressive on paper - each member might be highly experienced, represent a range of
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From Upskilling to Adoption: A Leader's Guide
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Leadership | From Upskilling to Adoption: A Leader's Guide

With AI shifting the world of work, it’s never been more important to upskill your workforce.
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AI & Transformation

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  • 6 mins

'Reshape the workplace' | Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it expands AI use

Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs as it increases its use of artificial intelligence (AI), prompting employment specialists to warn employers against...
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'Build trust in tech' | Microsoft research reveals AI confidence gap between UK bosses & employees

Business leaders are confident about the UK's AI prospects, but employees remain considerably more cautious, with concerns about jobs persisting even...
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Graduate hiring | Graduate jobs stabilise as AI misconduct hits record high

ISE data shows graduate jobs have stabilised, but record applications and AI misuse are forcing 77% of employers to rethink how they hire.
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Business Landscape

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'Voluntary exit' | Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff, including UK & HR roles

Microsoft is offering voluntary severance packages to around 60,000 employees, including UK staff, in a scheme covering more than a quarter of its global...
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'Muted demand' | ONS latest - UK job vacancies fall as employers await Budget clarity

UK job vacancies fell to their lowest non-pandemic level since 2014, prompting calls for the Chancellor to ease employment costs and rebuild businesses'...
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System overload | BMW HR portal reportedly crashes following launch of severance programme

BMW's HR portal reportedly crashed as tens of thousands of staff rushed to view voluntary severance offers on the day the scheme launched.
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Leadership

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Human potential | Nestlé's Global Head of Talent, Markus Graf, on why the company is backing in-person leadership development

Markus Graf joined Nestlé seven months ago and now sits with the responsibility of shaping the manufacturing giant's talent strategy for the 188 countries...
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The capability gap: developing technical experts into people leaders
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Leadership | The capability gap: developing technical experts into people leaders

Getting promoted into leadership is often a reward for past achievement.
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Podcast | VP HR, Thales UK: Turning talent attraction into long-term career growth

Winning talent is only half the job. For Lynne Watson, VP of HR at Thales UK, the bigger test is what happens after someone joins, and whether they can...
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Organisational Development

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Perform and transform | Maersk's talent head on skills canvases and reimagining performance management

Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management, Maersk, spoke to HR Grapevine on how talent leaders can build reskilling strategies that keep pace...
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'Significant change' | 1 in 4 HR pros say their job has become harder

More than a quarter of HR professionals say their job is harder than two years ago, while a third are considering leaving the profession. Growing workloads...
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Ethically fast | Two people analytics leaders on getting real value from AI

Businesses are pouring eye-watering sums into the development of their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and people analytics is taking on an...
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Video Features

Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
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Video | Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
More than 160 years since the company was founded on the Caribbean island of Cuba, Bacardi is still family owned. Best known...
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Leader Interview | Improving your talent management strategy
We recently visited Connect Live in London on October 2nd at Stamford Bridge, London and sat down with Dominic Holmes, Principal Consultant at...
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Leader Interview | The key to a healthier talent programme
According to recent research from Cornerstone, we are witnessing a global digital skills crisis...
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Podcast

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Podcast | CPO, Advania: Building adaptable early-career talent for the AI age

Chief People Officer Thea Fineren joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss how Advania is widening access to technology careers while developing the critical thinking, adaptability and problem-solving skills needed in the AI era...
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Podcast | Head of L&D, JPMorgan Chase: Turning AI experimentation into business impact

JPMorgan Chase’s Head of Learning and Development, Hendrix Timu, joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss how rapid experimentation is helping teams build AI capability, develop confidence and deliver measurable business value...
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Learning Resources

Research Report | The Payroll Paradox

Research Report | The Payroll Paradox

Payroll teams are adopting AI faster than ever. Yet most still rely on spreadsheets and rekeyed data, and the errors that follow land on employees’...
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The 2026 British Business Survey: Bridging The Great Divide

The 2026 British Business Survey: Bridging The Great Divide

Bridging the divide of HR, finance and technology with exclusive research in partnership with the Telegraph Media Group. Why are 73% of leaders prioritising...
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Accelerate AI’s full potential in your organisation

Accelerate AI’s full potential in your organisation

91% of organisations say they're ready for AI. This research says you aren't. AI has quickly moved from fiction to the frontline of modern organisations....
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