https://www.hrgrapevine.com/HR Grapevine RSS Feeden-gbhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/would-you-recognise-a-trade-union-access-requesthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/would-you-recognise-a-trade-union-access-requestFri, 30 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Trade unions will gain the right to request access to workplaces from 30 October. Unions | Would you recognise a trade union access request?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-30-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-new-era-of-workplace-sexual-harassment-lawshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-30-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-new-era-of-workplace-sexual-harassment-lawsFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17As 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.'All reasonable steps' | A comprehensive look at the new ERA of workplace sexual harassment lawsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-the-terrifying-workplace-tales-that-still-haunt-hrhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-the-terrifying-workplace-tales-that-still-haunt-hrThu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Forgotten employees, phantom holidays and a lunchtime smell that haunted an entire office. As Halloween approaches, HR professionals share the workplace nightmares that still give them the shivers.HR horrors | The terrifying workplace tales that still haunt HR HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-ban-employers-from-asking-candidates-about-salary-history-says-equality-watchdoghttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-ban-employers-from-asking-candidates-about-salary-history-says-equality-watchdogThu, 29 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The EHRC has called for a ban on employers asking job candidates about their salary history or expectations, arguing that the practice can carry existing pay inequalities into new roles...'Fuel inequalities' | Ban employers from asking candidates about salary history, says equality watchdogHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-budget-2026-what-hr-needs-to-know-about-pay-hiring-ai-morehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-29-budget-2026-what-hr-needs-to-know-about-pay-hiring-ai-moreThu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The Chancellor paired support for businesses with plans to change how employers recruit, develop and reward their people...'No big surprises' | Budget 2026: What HR needs to know about pay, hiring, AI and moreHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-28-chancellor-to-deliver-autumn-budget-2026-hr-experts-reacthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-28-chancellor-to-deliver-autumn-budget-2026-hr-experts-reactWed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17HR Grapevine will be bringing you live updates & HR expert reactions to the 2026 Autumn Budget. Will there be more changes for businesses?Live Updates | Budget 2026 - HR experts react to wage rises, paternity leave, pay transparency pledges & moreHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-28-progression-driven-by-potential-not-time-served-inside-procooks-people-strategyhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-28-progression-driven-by-potential-not-time-served-inside-procooks-people-strategyWed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17ProCook has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for retail, hospitality & leisure, recognising its commitment to its people and workplace culture. HR Grapevine speaks to its People & ESG Director to find out how it has kept the accolade...Case Study | 'Progression driven by potential, not time served'- inside ProCook's people strategy HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-how-hr-can-help-working-parents-through-a-two-week-october-breakhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-how-hr-can-help-working-parents-through-a-two-week-october-breakTue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17As more councils stretch the autumn half-term to a fortnight, working parents face another week of childcare to find and fund. Here’s what HR can do to help...Half-term just doubled | How HR can help working parents through a two-week October breakHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-microsoft-offers-buyouts-to-60000-staff-including-uk-hr-roleshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-microsoft-offers-buyouts-to-60000-staff-including-uk-hr-rolesTue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Microsoft is offering voluntary severance packages to around 60,000 employees, including UK staff, in a scheme covering more than a quarter of its global workforce...'Voluntary exit' | Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff, including UK & HR rolesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-supreme-court-refuses-tesco-appeal-bid-in-equal-pay-casehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-27-supreme-court-refuses-tesco-appeal-bid-in-equal-pay-caseTue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The claims concern allegations that predominantly female shop workers receive less than mainly male distribution centre employees for work of equal value...'Having none of it' | Supreme Court refuses Tesco appeal bid in equal pay caseHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/what-hafods-90-admin-cut-teaches-hr-about-reward-recognitionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/what-hafods-90-admin-cut-teaches-hr-about-reward-recognitionMon, 26 Oct 2026 10:41:00 +0000HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Reward & Recognition Lessons: How Hafod Cut Admin by 90%Rewards | What Hafod's 90% admin cut teaches HR about reward and recognitionHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-nestl-s-global-head-of-talent-markus-graf-on-why-the-company-is-backing-in-person-leadership-developmenthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-nestl-s-global-head-of-talent-markus-graf-on-why-the-company-is-backing-in-person-leadership-developmentFri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Markus Graf joined Nestlé seven months ago and now sits with the responsibility of shaping the manufacturing giant’s talent strategy for the 188 countries in which it operates.Human potential | Nestlé's Global Head of Talent, Markus Graf, on why the company is backing in-person leadership developmentHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-23-barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-as-it-expands-ai-usehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-23-barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-as-it-expands-ai-useFri, 23 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs as it increases its use of artificial intelligence (AI), prompting employment specialists to warn employers against treating redundancies as an inevitable consequence of adopting the technology...'Reshape the workplace' | Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it expands AI useHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-22-microsoft-research-reveals-ai-confidence-gap-between-uk-bosses-employeeshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-22-microsoft-research-reveals-ai-confidence-gap-between-uk-bosses-employeesThu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Business leaders are confident about the UK’s AI prospects, but employees remain considerably more cautious, with concerns about jobs persisting even among those benefiting from the technology...'Build trust in tech' | Microsoft research reveals AI confidence gap between UK bosses & employeesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-22-asda-launches-apprenticeship-scheme-offering-permanent-jobs-to-young-peoplehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-22-asda-launches-apprenticeship-scheme-offering-permanent-jobs-to-young-peopleThu, 22 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Pilot scheme aimed at 18 to 21-year-olds combines paid employment with structured learning and practical support...NEET idea | Asda launches apprenticeship scheme offering permanent jobs to young peopleHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-21-global-head-of-talent-experience-belmond-the-h-is-before-the-r-for-a-reasonhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-21-global-head-of-talent-experience-belmond-the-h-is-before-the-r-for-a-reasonWed, 21 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Delivering the Belmond luxury experience takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes. HR Grapevine heard how it gets the best from its people, so guests get the service they pay for...Big Interview | Global Head of Talent Experience, Belmond - 'The H is before the R for a reason'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-21-employee-benefits-could-help-ease-financial-stress-boost-staff-loyaltyhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-21-employee-benefits-could-help-ease-financial-stress-boost-staff-loyaltyWed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17More than a quarter of UK workers struggle to pay their bills, according to MetLife UK research, which suggests relevant, affordable employee benefits could help ease financial stress and strengthen loyalty...'More than salary' | How employee benefits could help ease financial stress and boost staff loyaltyHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-hr-professionals-need-care-toohttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-hr-professionals-need-care-tooTue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The old adage of putting on your oxygen mask before your children, rings true of HR, too. So who looks after HR while HR is looking after everyone else?Who's looking after us? | HR professionals need care tooHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/payrolls-ai-reality-checkhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/payrolls-ai-reality-checkTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:47:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Payroll is changing fast, but new research from MHR suggests the profession is still caught between ambition and operational reality.Technology | Payroll's AI reality checkHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-ons-latest-uk-job-vacancies-fall-as-employers-await-budget-clarityhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-ons-latest-uk-job-vacancies-fall-as-employers-await-budget-clarityTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17UK job vacancies fell to their lowest non-pandemic level since 2014, prompting calls for the Chancellor to ease employment costs and rebuild businesses’ confidence to hire....'Muted demand' | ONS latest - UK job vacancies fall as employers await Budget clarityHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/the-capability-gap-developing-technical-experts-into-people-leadershttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/the-capability-gap-developing-technical-experts-into-people-leadersMon, 19 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Getting promoted into leadership is often a reward for past achievement.Leadership | The capability gap: developing technical experts into people leadersHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-16-half-the-workforce-why-hr-cant-afford-to-get-menopause-support-wronghttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-16-half-the-workforce-why-hr-cant-afford-to-get-menopause-support-wrongFri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17As World Menopause Day falls Sunday, 18 October large employers face a new duty to publish menopause action plans. The challenge for HR is making sure they amount to more than a box ticked given it impacts half their workforce.Menopause Awareness | 'Half the workforce' - why HR can't afford to get menopause support wrongHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-16-vp-hr-thales-uk-turning-talent-attraction-into-long-term-career-growthhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-16-vp-hr-thales-uk-turning-talent-attraction-into-long-term-career-growthFri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Winning 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 see a credible future in the business.Podcast | VP HR, Thales UK: Turning talent attraction into long-term career growthHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/your-people-work-shifts-do-your-benefits-work-for-themhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/your-people-work-shifts-do-your-benefits-work-for-themFri, 16 Oct 2026 09:04:01 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17If you've built your workforce around people being available at specific times, have you built your benefits around that reality too?Health | Your people work shifts. Do your benefits work for them?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-the-psychological-contract-has-changed-has-your-employee-experiencehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-the-psychological-contract-has-changed-has-your-employee-experienceThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Karen Niovitch Davis, Partner and CHRO of Prosek, takes to the CHRO Soapbox to examine shifting expectations around loyalty, the need for tailored advocacy, and why AI is making human experience more important...Fundamentally human | The psychological contract has changed. Has your employee experience? HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-bmw-hr-portal-reportedly-crashes-following-launch-of-severance-programmehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-bmw-hr-portal-reportedly-crashes-following-launch-of-severance-programmeThu, 15 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17BMW’s HR portal reportedly crashed as tens of thousands of staff rushed to view voluntary severance offers on the day the scheme launched.System overload | BMW HR portal reportedly crashes following launch of severance programmeHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-graduate-jobs-stabilise-as-ai-misconduct-hits-record-highhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-graduate-jobs-stabilise-as-ai-misconduct-hits-record-highThu, 15 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17ISE data shows graduate jobs have stabilised, but record applications and AI misuse are forcing 77% of employers to rethink how they hire.Graduate hiring | Graduate jobs stabilise as AI misconduct hits record highHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-inside-raaha-the-job-fit-app-built-by-a-17-year-old-founderhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-15-inside-raaha-the-job-fit-app-built-by-a-17-year-old-founderThu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Raaha’s founder explains why candidates, particularly neurodivergent ones, deserve a way to check whether a job fits them.Holding up a mirror | Inside Raaha, the job-fit app built by a 17-year-old founderHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-how-evri-drove-ev-salary-sacrifice-uptake-to-three-times-the-uk-averagehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-20-how-evri-drove-ev-salary-sacrifice-uptake-to-three-times-the-uk-averageWed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17With 428 cars on the road and uptake more than three times the UK average, Evri's Shilpi Arora reveals what made the firm's electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme such a hit with staff.Case study | How Evri drove EV salary sacrifice uptake to three times the UK averageHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-newest-study-indicates-that-18-7-billion-is-lost-in-unclaimed-pension-potshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-newest-study-indicates-that-18-7-billion-is-lost-in-unclaimed-pension-potsWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17£18.7billion sits in lost UK pension pots, while 53% of Gen Z have stopped or plan to cut contributions as the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit hard…Pension timebomb | Newest study indicates that £18.7 billion is lost in unclaimed pension potsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-cabinet-office-on-the-hook-for-38-5m-bill-to-hmrc-over-ir35-non-compliancehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-cabinet-office-on-the-hook-for-38-5m-bill-to-hmrc-over-ir35-non-complianceWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Dating back to 2017, HMRC has found the Cabinet Office failed to take reasonable care on IR35, leaving it facing a £38.5million tax bill and up to £8.9m in fines...IR35 invoice | Cabinet Office on the hook for £38.5m bill to HMRC over IR35 non-complianceHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-how-zsl-rewards-the-people-who-dedicate-their-lives-to-global-conservationhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-14-how-zsl-rewards-the-people-who-dedicate-their-lives-to-global-conservationWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17How ZSL’s Keith Day linked pay to the charity’s mission and won staff over with free entry to Kew Gardens, the RHS, and National Trust sites...Wow factor | How ZSL rewards the people who dedicate their lives to global conservation HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/is-a-competitive-parental-leave-policy-enoughhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/is-a-competitive-parental-leave-policy-enoughTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:27:34 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17When organisations review their parental leave offering, comparison is often the starting point.Parental Leave | Is a Competitive Parental Leave Policy Enough?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-global-head-of-people-at-natterbox-the-moment-we-stop-learning-is-the-moment-we-diehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-global-head-of-people-at-natterbox-the-moment-we-stop-learning-is-the-moment-we-dieTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Shona Miller left school for Natwest's typing pool at 16, she worked her way up the HR career ladder, through famous banking...Big Interview | Global Head of People at Natterbox - 'The moment we stop learning is the moment we die'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-burnham-vows-to-curb-non-compete-clauses-under-bosman-ruling-for-the-innovation-sectorhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-burnham-vows-to-curb-non-compete-clauses-under-bosman-ruling-for-the-innovation-sectorTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Andy Burnham has announced pending legislation to curb non-compete clauses, as well as hinting at further action against wider restrictive practices…Non-compete reform | Burnham vows 'Bosman ruling' style reform of non-compete clauses HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-serious-fraud-office-floats-reward-scheme-as-government-consultation-into-whistleblowing-reform-commenceshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-serious-fraud-office-floats-reward-scheme-as-government-consultation-into-whistleblowing-reform-commencesTue, 13 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Ministers have launched a consultation on whistleblowing reform, including the potential of SFO rewards for people who report economic crime…Whistleblowing reform | SFO floats reward scheme as whistleblowing consultation commencesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-maersks-talent-head-on-skills-canvases-reimagining-performance-managementhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-maersks-talent-head-on-skills-canvases-reimagining-performance-managementTue, 13 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management, Maersk, spoke to HR Grapevine on how talent leaders can build reskilling strategies that keep pace wPerform and transform | Maersk's talent head on skills canvases and reimagining performance managementHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-nine-benefits-providers-launch-uk-employee-benefits-alliance-to-lobby-governmenthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-13-nine-benefits-providers-launch-uk-employee-benefits-alliance-to-lobby-governmentTue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Nine benefits providers launched the UK Employee Benefits Alliance on 9 October 2026 to lobby Government on workplace benefits, reward and wellbeing...Workplace benefits | Nine benefits providers launch UK Employee Benefits Alliance HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/turning-individual-excellence-into-collective-intelligencehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/turning-individual-excellence-into-collective-intelligenceMon, 12 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Your leadership team is individually strong. So why isn’t it performing collectively?Leadership | Turning individual excellence into collective intelligenceHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-actionaid-internationals-people-chief-on-cross-border-welfare-doing-a-lot-with-a-littlehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-actionaid-internationals-people-chief-on-cross-border-welfare-doing-a-lot-with-a-littleMon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17ActionAid International's people chief spoke with HR Grapevine on baking psychological safety into the culture of a charity which operates in 45 countries...Psychological safety | ActionAid International's people chief on cross-border welfare and doing a lot with a littleHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-1-in-4-hr-pros-say-their-job-has-become-harderhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-1-in-4-hr-pros-say-their-job-has-become-harderMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17More 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 and gaps in record-keeping are raising questions about how employers support their HR teams...'Significant change' | 1 in 4 HR pros say their job has become harderHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-the-241bn-issue-of-staff-at-their-desks-but-too-unwell-to-functionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-the-241bn-issue-of-staff-at-their-desks-but-too-unwell-to-functionMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Employees working through illness account for the bulk of an estimated £241bn annual productivity loss, prompting calls for employers to look beyond sickness absence when assessing workforce health...Presenteeism | The £241bn issue of staff at their desks but too unwell to functionHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-uks-fraud-office-to-cover-extra-staff-commute-costs-for-3-years-after-office-movehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-12-uks-fraud-office-to-cover-extra-staff-commute-costs-for-3-years-after-office-moveMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Employees whose journeys become more expensive as a result of the SFO's relocation will be able to claim the additional cost without a financial cap...Excess fares allowance | UK's fraud office to cover extra staff commute costs for 3 years after office moveHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-shakes-up-job-levelling-practices-with-launch-of-roleevaluatehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-shakes-up-job-levelling-practices-with-launch-of-roleevaluateFri, 09 Oct 2026 14:49:04 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17RoleMapper has announced the launch of RoleEvaluate, a new AI-assisted job levelling and evaluation solution built for pay transparency and the changing world of AI-enabled workTechnology | RoleMapper shakes up job levelling practices with launch of RoleEvaluateHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-the-quiet-barriers-to-better-mental-health-at-workhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-the-quiet-barriers-to-better-mental-health-at-workFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17With three in 10 employees uncomfortable saying how they really feel at work, World Mental Health Day is a chance for HR to examine whether support reaches the people who need it...World Mental Health Day | The quiet barriers to better mental health at workHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-two-people-analytics-leaders-on-getting-real-value-from-aihttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-two-people-analytics-leaders-on-getting-real-value-from-aiFri, 09 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Businesses are pouring eye-watering sums into the development of their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and people analytics is taking on an increasingly pivotal role in managing the subsequent transformation...Ethically fast | Two people analytics leaders on getting real value from AIHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-british-airways-dismissal-over-mile-high-club-comments-ruled-unfair-after-investigation-failingshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-10-08-british-airways-dismissal-over-mile-high-club-comments-ruled-unfair-after-investigation-failingsThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17British Airways has lost an unfair dismissal case after a tribunal found flaws in its investigation into allegations that a cabin crew member made mile-high club comments and touched a colleague’s leg...£30k payout | British Airways dismissal over 'mile-high club' comments ruled unfair after investigation failings HR 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