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'Get the basics right' | Employment tribunal backlog tops 530,000 as unfair dismissal & disability claims surge
New employment tribunal figures reveal a growing backlog of cases, with unfair dismissal,...
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'Backing ambitious firms' | Visa costs reimbursed & 'concierge' support unveiled to help UK firms attract global talent
Government plans to reimburse visa costs and offer bespoke support to high-growth firms have been welcomed,...
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PwC report | UK gender pay gaps continue to narrow as focus shifts from reporting to action
The UK's gender pay gap continues to narrow, according to PwC's latest analysis, with another year...
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'Pivotal moment' | Could paid Carer's Leave be on the horizon? Government seeks views on new rights
Ministers have launched a major review of workplace support for unpaid carers and...
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'Real impact' | Lloyds boosts family leave support with National Living Wage pay guarantee
The new policy aims to give employees greater financial security during maternity,...
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'Sense of urgency' | The 'doomjobbing' trend that sees candidates firing off applications in bulk
Nearly half of jobseekers are applying for roles without fully reading the job descriptions...
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'Purely subjective' | Cleared or crossed a line? Victoria Derbyshire case highlights the challenge of workplace bullying claims
After star presenter was cleared of wrongdoing, an HR expert warns that perceptions of unacceptable behaviour...
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'Left behind' | Government launches AI bootcamps & jobs 'alliance' to tackle youth unemployment, but digital access concerns remain
Industry leaders have welcomed the plans, but warn that digital poverty could prevent many young people...
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Burnout | 3 in 5 HR pros consider switching careers as workload pressures mount
Nearly half a working day is lost each week to inefficient systems, as HR teams struggle with fragmented...
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'Not just any career' | M&S launches new leadership training scheme for 1,000 youngsters - with no degree required
Six-month training scheme will get young people on to the first rung of the leadership ladder, with the...
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Industry News | Workday & Google Cloud expand strategic partnership to bring AI agents for HR & finance into employees' daily workflows
Workday and Google Cloud have announced an expanded strategic partnership to bring...
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Industry News | Reward Gateway | Edenred strengthens leadership team with new UK Managing Director
New appointment reflects strategic focus on technology, transformation and future...
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ManpowerGroup 2026 | Clarity, culture, capabilities: How talent leaders can embrace uncertainty & change
Experts and talent leaders at ManpowerGroup's 2026 Conference spoke on the importance...
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Industry News | Deel and Arsenal announce multi-year sleeve partnership
Arsenal Football Club has announced that Deel, the leading global payroll and HR...
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Job cuts | 1 in 3 employers likely to make redundancies by January 2027
A third of employers are likely to make staff redundancies by the start of next year,...
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'Implementation gap' | AI acceptance on the rise, but workers remain overwhelmed and unsupported
Researchers say HR must play a critical role in closing the AI skills gap...
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Discrimination law | Sharp rise in 'protected beliefs' tribunal cases puts HR on notice
Cases relating to gender-critical views, climate change, politics and anti-vax beliefs...
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Key to wellbeing | Timpson expands employee mental health support with personalised therapy scheme
The retailer is looking to make wellbeing support more accessible and effective for...
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Gov consultation | Zero-hours contract reforms could create 'more rather than less insecure employment', HR experts warn
HR leaders have welcomed efforts to tackle insecure work, but fear it could create...
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'Psychological strain' | HR teams are struggling, and too few feel supported, major wellbeing report finds
New research paints a concerning picture of the mental health challenges facing the...
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NEET crisis | Former M&S Chief Exec to spearhead government drive to help young people into work
A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed...
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Shifting market | Permanent jobs become harder to find as 1 in 4 firms turn to freelance & contractors
With full-time hiring growing in cost, many businesses are looking for alternative...
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Clarity & confidence | How employers can address 'fear of becoming obsolete' as AI reshapes the workplace
New insights show how a stronger employee experience can turn anxiety into confidence...
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Benefits trimming | 2 in 5 UK employers have cut workplace perks
UK organisations are paring back workplace benefits to manage costs - a move that...
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Greene King & more | Major firms unite to help care leavers and prison leavers into work
Leading UK businesses have joined forces with the Government to help more care leavers,...
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'Life's important moments' | Markel announces enhanced family leave for UK secondary carers
Insurance group's Chief People Officer says new policy enhancement will create "confidence...
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'Serious concerns' | BP chairman removed amid bullying claims as board takes 'decisive action'
BP has abruptly removed chairman Albert Manifold after “serious concerns” over...
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'Big crisis' | Next boss raises Employment Rights Act fears amid 'dramatic fall' in entry-level jobs
Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has warned entry-level jobs are drying up, raising fresh...
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L&D | Time pressure remains the biggest barrier to workplace learning
A lack of time and leadership support is preventing many organisations from making...
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‘Faster, fairer, safer’ | Employers urged to sign up as Better Hirer Scheme launched
HR Grapevine reports on the launch of the Better Hirer Scheme, where talent leaders...
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'Challenging period' | M&S axes all staff bonuses after major cyber attack hits profits hard
Everyone from shop floor staff to senior leaders will forego a bonus this year to...
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Equality Act | WFH refusal for employee with agoraphobia was disability discrimination, tribunal rules
A council unlawfully discriminated against a housing officer with agoraphobia after...
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'Cautious approach' | Firms prioritising cost management over growth as employer confidence remains subdued
Latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook finds rising costs and uncertainty continue to...
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'Broken system' | Fit note reform trial could reshape absence management - but employers seek clarity on their role
Government plans to overhaul the fit note system could change how employers manage...
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'Legal & moral obligation' | Amid growing heatwave risks, should the UK have a maximum working temperature?
The UK should consider introducing a legal maximum temperature for workplaces to...
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Job cuts | Standard Chartered steps up AI use to 'replace lower-value human capital'
UK-based global bank Standard Chartered is set to cut thousands of roles over the...
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‘Motherhood penalty’ | Pensions Commission: Employers must help tackle gender retirement savings gap
The Pensions Commission found that women nearing retirement have, on average, half...
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