https://www.hrgrapevine.com/HR Grapevine RSS Feeden-gbhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-31-what-is-the-right-to-be-accompanied-at-a-tribunal-what-should-hr-know-about-ithttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-31-what-is-the-right-to-be-accompanied-at-a-tribunal-what-should-hr-know-about-itFri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The first appeal ruling on the issue in more than 25 years clarifies the limits, but employers could still face consequences if they disregard the Acas Code...Legal ruling | What is the 'right to be accompanied' to a disciplinary meeting, and what should HR know about it? HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-hard-launch-on-the-new-age-of-hiringhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-hard-launch-on-the-new-age-of-hiringThu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The National Hiring Metrics, an essential part of the National Hiring Strategy, hard-launched at RecFest UK 2026, and they're already changing the way you hire...'Faster, fairer, safer' | Hard launch on the new age of hiringHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-how-employers-can-really-support-working-parentshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-how-employers-can-really-support-working-parentsThu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Six weeks off school, 5.6 weeks of annual leave and a record number of fines. The maths has never added up but the fix may be simpler, and cheaper, than employers think.The summer juggle | How employers can really support working parentsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-nhs-manager-unfairly-dismissed-after-accidentally-showing-colleague-pornographyhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-nhs-manager-unfairly-dismissed-after-accidentally-showing-colleague-pornographyThu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Tribunal finds flaws in the Trust’s investigation, despite ruling that the manager’s conduct was likely to get him sacked...HR failure | NHS manager unfairly dismissed after accidentally showing colleague pornographyHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-businesses-urged-to-engage-temporary-talent-to-counter-summer-slowdownhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-30-businesses-urged-to-engage-temporary-talent-to-counter-summer-slowdownThu, 30 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Employers are being encouraged to rethink how they resource work during periods of reduced staffing...'More than a stopgap' | Businesses urged to engage temporary talent to counter summer slowdown HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-2026-07-07-why-traditional-job-evaluation-systems-are-no-longer-fit-for-purposehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-2026-07-07-why-traditional-job-evaluation-systems-are-no-longer-fit-for-purposeWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Job evaluation is supposed to give you confidence that pay decisions are accurate, consistent and defensible. In practice, most job levelling and job evaluation systems do the opposite.Job Architecture | Traditional job evaluation systems are no longer fit for purpose, sticking with them is now the riskHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-29-cpo-signable-the-people-first-practices-behind-our-98-retention-ratehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-29-cpo-signable-the-people-first-practices-behind-our-98-retention-rateWed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Chrissie Green, Chief People Officer at Signable, reveals the people-first practices that deliver an outstanding experience for employees and customers alike...Big Interview | CPO, Signable: The people-first practices behind our 98% retention rate HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-29-hr-reacts-to-burnhams-skills-shake-up-amid-youth-unemployment-crisishttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-29-hr-reacts-to-burnhams-skills-shake-up-amid-youth-unemployment-crisisWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17HR leaders have welcomed plans to expand technical education from the age of 14, but warned that curriculum reform will not solve the youth employment crisis unless businesses help shape the skills being taught...Education overhaul | 'Businesses must step up' - HR reacts to Burnham's skills shake-up amid youth unemployment crisisHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-key-takeaways-from-mastercards-2025-impact-reporthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-key-takeaways-from-mastercards-2025-impact-reportWed, 29 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Mastercard's 2025 Impact Report reveals several leading HR practices for other employers to consider, from skills-based mobility to volunteering...'World's Best' | 90% of employees are proud to work at Mastercard - here's whyHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-asdas-cpo-on-backing-reservists-what-the-armed-forces-bring-to-retailhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-asdas-cpo-on-backing-reservists-what-the-armed-forces-bring-to-retailTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Asda's Chief People Officer on why reservists now get ten days' extra paid leave - and what military experience brings to the shop floor.Case Study | Asda's CPO on backing reservists and what the Armed Forces bring to retailHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-workers-are-becoming-nostalgic-for-life-before-generative-aihttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-workers-are-becoming-nostalgic-for-life-before-generative-aiTue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Nearly two-thirds of knowledge workers regularly feel nostalgic for how work operated before generative AI, as concerns grow over creativity, poor-quality output and the pressure to keep pace with machines...Pre-GPT | Workers are becoming nostalgic for life before generative AIHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-burnham-governments-ai-reset-must-build-trust-among-small-firms-fsb-sayshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-burnham-governments-ai-reset-must-build-trust-among-small-firms-fsb-saysTue, 28 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Small businesses need clearer guidance and practical support to adopt artificial intelligence confidently, the Federation of Small Businesses has said...'Clear answers' | Burnham Government's AI reset must build trust among small firms, FSB saysHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-job-scrolling-trend-emerges-as-staff-quietly-keep-their-career-options-openhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-28-job-scrolling-trend-emerges-as-staff-quietly-keep-their-career-options-openTue, 28 Jul 2026 07:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Employees are increasingly browsing vacancies during the working day as redundancies, hiring slowdowns and economic uncertainty prompt workers to protect their future career options...Retention | 'Job scrolling' trend emerges as staff quietly keep their career options openHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-27-council-worker-spared-jail-after-four-day-snooping-spree-on-personal-datahttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-27-council-worker-spared-jail-after-four-day-snooping-spree-on-personal-dataMon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Records accessed involved highly sensitive material such as medical records, social worker reports and child and family assessments...'Abused his position' | Council worker spared jail after four-day snooping spree on personal dataHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-27-lloyds-ex-ceo-breached-compliance-rules-over-undisclosed-close-relationshiphttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-27-lloyds-ex-ceo-breached-compliance-rules-over-undisclosed-close-relationshipMon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Lloyd’s of London has found former chief executive John Neal breached its compliance rules by failing to disclose a close relationship with a senior colleague that created a perceived conflict of interest...'Below the standards' | Lloyd's ex-CEO breached compliance rules over undisclosed 'close relationship'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-cross-functional-complexity-how-can-employers-operationalise-better-ldhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-cross-functional-complexity-how-can-employers-operationalise-better-ldFri, 24 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Sarah Budd-Katz, GTM leader at Go1, and Al Dea, Speaker, Facilitator, Advisor, & Podcast Host, join the HR Grapevine Podcast to outline how leaders can build stronger cross-functional support for L&D...Podcast | Cross-functional complexity - how can employers operationalise better L&D?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-the-hidden-hr-challenges-behind-andy-burnhams-cabinet-rebuildhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-the-hidden-hr-challenges-behind-andy-burnhams-cabinet-rebuildFri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Andy Burnham’s Cabinet appointments may have been announced within hours, but building a functioning leadership team will take considerably longer...All change at No.10 | The hidden HR challenges behind Andy Burnham's Cabinet rebuildHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-wfh-employee-wins-disability-discrimination-case-after-camera-on-instructionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-24-wfh-employee-wins-disability-discrimination-case-after-camera-on-instructionFri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17A tribunal has warned employers against rigid camera-on policies after ruling that allowing an anxious employee to attend virtual meetings without video was a reasonable adjustment...Remote working | WFH employee wins disability discrimination case after 'camera on' instructionHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-cpo-merck-group-i-dont-like-to-call-them-hr-initiatives-that-disconnects-them-from-the-businesshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-cpo-merck-group-i-dont-like-to-call-them-hr-initiatives-that-disconnects-them-from-the-businessThu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Khadija Ben Hammada talks workforce readiness, hybrid leadership and why wellbeing isn't an act of corporate kindness...Big Interview | CPO, Merck Group - 'I don't like to call them HR initiatives - that disconnects them from the business'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-treasury-urged-to-overhaul-disciplinary-procedure-after-employees-suicidehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-treasury-urged-to-overhaul-disciplinary-procedure-after-employees-suicideThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17HM Treasury has vowed to update its disciplinary procedures following the death of an employee...Treasury Inquest | Treasury urged to overhaul disciplinary procedure after employee's suicideHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-st-john-ambulance-launches-awards-for-employees-whove-saved-a-life-at-workhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-23-st-john-ambulance-launches-awards-for-employees-whove-saved-a-life-at-workThu, 23 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17England’s leading first aid charity is celebrating people whose first aid skills helped save or change a life in the workplace...First Aid awareness | St John Ambulance launches 'Lifesavers at Work' awards to inspire more staff to learn first aidHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-scrap-employers-national-insurance-for-under-25s-to-tackle-youth-jobs-crisis-mps-urgehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-scrap-employers-national-insurance-for-under-25s-to-tackle-youth-jobs-crisis-mps-urgeWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Reducing hiring costs could bring 38,000 young people into work as the number outside employment or education exceeds one million, a parliamentary report suggests...'Travesty' | Scrap employers' National Insurance for under-25s to tackle youth jobs crisis, MPs urgeHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-employer-penalised-after-withdrawing-job-offer-over-cancer-diagnosishttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-employer-penalised-after-withdrawing-job-offer-over-cancer-diagnosisWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17A tribunal found that the company offered conflicting reasons for its decision after the candidate challenged it as discriminatory...'Insult to injury' | Employer penalised after withdrawing job offer from cancer-battling candidateHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-what-six-cpos-actually-say-about-building-a-wellbeing-culturehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-22-what-six-cpos-actually-say-about-building-a-wellbeing-cultureWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17HR Grapevine reveals what people leaders really think it takes to build genuine wellbeing and why it has little to do with fruit bowls and yoga apps.Substance over swag | What six CPOs actually say about building a wellbeing cultureHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/toothfairy-2026-07-22-how-a-routine-employee-survey-uncovered-a-chronic-dental-access-issue-and-what-operose-health-did-about-ithttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/toothfairy-2026-07-22-how-a-routine-employee-survey-uncovered-a-chronic-dental-access-issue-and-what-operose-health-did-about-itWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17A free-text question in an internal staff survey revealed what a formal benefits review might have missed...Health | How a routine employee survey uncovered a chronic dental access issue (and what Operose Health did about it)HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-21-why-reliability-is-becoming-the-most-valuable-employee-benefithttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-21-why-reliability-is-becoming-the-most-valuable-employee-benefitTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Liudmila Glasunova, CHRO at SOFTSWISS, takes to the CHRO Soapbox to outline how employers can build an EVP rooted in reliability...CHRO, SOFTSWISS | Why reliability is becoming the most valuable employee benefitHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-21-uk-labour-market-steadies-but-young-workers-continue-to-be-left-behindhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-21-uk-labour-market-steadies-but-young-workers-continue-to-be-left-behindTue, 21 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The UK's labour market has shown fresh signs of stabilising, but persistently high youth unemployment has prompted renewed calls for employers to invest in the next generation...ONS latest | UK labour market steadies, but young workers continue to be left behind HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-andy-burnham-becomes-pm-what-it-means-for-hr-hiring-workers-rightshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-andy-burnham-becomes-pm-what-it-means-for-hr-hiring-workers-rightsMon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The new Prime Minister’s approach to skills, regional growth and employment costs could have major implications for recruitment, workforce planning and employment law...More change? | Andy Burnham becomes PM: What it means for HR, hiring & workers' rightsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-how-are-reward-payroll-teams-coping-with-the-squeeze-on-payhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-how-are-reward-payroll-teams-coping-with-the-squeeze-on-payMon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Recent data from Brightmine strongly suggests UK pay awards are tilting towards restraint, as reward teams find themselves under immense pressure...'The differential' | How are reward & payroll teams coping with the squeeze on pay?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-skills-england-staff-engagement-plunges-amid-departmental-upheavalhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-20-skills-england-staff-engagement-plunges-amid-departmental-upheavalMon, 20 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The agency’s first annual accounts link workforce gaps and organisational uncertainty to risks around morale and retention...Morale | Skills England staff engagement plunges amid departmental upheavalHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/bright-horizons-2026-04-27-school-holidays-are-a-workforce-challenge-not-just-a-family-onehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/bright-horizons-2026-04-27-school-holidays-are-a-workforce-challenge-not-just-a-family-oneFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:48:19 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Every summer, the same pattern begins to emerge.Work-life | School holidays are a workforce challenge, not just a family oneHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-17-london-workers-are-outpacing-the-rest-of-uk-on-ai-skillshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-17-london-workers-are-outpacing-the-rest-of-uk-on-ai-skillsFri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17New research reveals that over half (54%) of workers in London use AI daily, compared to 36% nationally...Capital gains | London workers are outpacing the rest of UK on AI skillsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/peppy-health-2026-07-16-five-lessons-from-an-award-winning-neurodiversity-support-programmehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/peppy-health-2026-07-16-five-lessons-from-an-award-winning-neurodiversity-support-programmeThu, 16 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Most HR and benefits leaders don't need convincing that neurodiversity support matters.Diversity & Inclusion | Five lessons from an award-winning neurodiversity support programmeHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-16-head-of-people-talent-mapp-happy-people-work-harderhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-16-head-of-people-talent-mapp-happy-people-work-harderThu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Can snacks, thoughtful offer letters and never being treated as a number really build a happier workforce? Sean Greathead thinks so - he's next in the hot seat for HR Grapevine's Big Interview.Big Interview | Head of People and Talent, MAPP - 'Happy people work harder' HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-gov-plan-to-overhaul-equal-pay-systems-could-reshape-recruitment-rewardhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-gov-plan-to-overhaul-equal-pay-systems-could-reshape-recruitment-rewardThu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The Government has launched a 15-week consultation on reforming the UK’s equal pay system, with proposals covering salary transparency, tribunal processes, enforcement powers and protections for ethnic minority and disabled workers...'Right direction' | Equal pay reforms could force firms to post salary information in job advertsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-8-in-10-mothers-cut-maternity-leave-short-due-to-financial-pressurehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-8-in-10-mothers-cut-maternity-leave-short-due-to-financial-pressureThu, 16 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17New research has exposed stark inequalities in maternity support, with lower-income, single and disabled parents facing the greatest barriers to remaining in employment...'The system is failing' | 8 in 10 mothers cut maternity leave short due to financial pressureHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-pizza-hut-to-delay-restaurant-openings-for-nationwide-staff-traininghttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-pizza-hut-to-delay-restaurant-openings-for-nationwide-staff-trainingThu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Nationwide training programme aimed at strengthening employee skills & teamwork...Slice of L&D | Pizza Hut delays restaurant openings for nationwide staff trainingHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-sr-director-for-dei-king-how-we-built-our-award-winning-culture-of-inclusionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-sr-director-for-dei-king-how-we-built-our-award-winning-culture-of-inclusionWed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Vikki Leach, Senior Director for DE&I at King, joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to reveal how the mobile game developer embeds inclusion throughout processes and workflows...Podcast | Sr Director for DE&I, King: How we built our award-winning culture of inclusionHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-police-officers-to-receive-expanded-mental-health-support-after-traumatic-incidentshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-police-officers-to-receive-expanded-mental-health-support-after-traumatic-incidentsWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Around 150,000 psychological assessments and mental health checks will be offered each year as part of efforts to identify officers and staff at risk from repeated exposure to trauma...'Early intervention' | Police officers to receive expanded mental health support after traumatic incidentsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-poor-disciplinary-processes-harming-staff-wellbeing-public-health-experts-warnhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-15-poor-disciplinary-processes-harming-staff-wellbeing-public-health-experts-warnWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Poorly managed disciplinary investigations are damaging employee wellbeing, weakening workforce resilience and contributing to the £28.5 billion annual cost of workplace conflict, public health experts have warned...'Procedure over people' | Poor disciplinary processes harming staff wellbeing, public health experts warnHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-14-how-hsbc-is-paving-the-way-with-epilepsy-awareness-training-for-staffhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-14-how-hsbc-is-paving-the-way-with-epilepsy-awareness-training-for-staffWed, 15 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Employers have been encouraged to follow HSBC’s lead by boosting workplace awareness, accessibility, and support for people with epilepsy...‘Be inspired’ | How HSBC is 'paving the way' with epilepsy training for staffHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/moorepay-2026-07-14-spotted-at-the-pub-the-suspicious-summer-absencehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/moorepay-2026-07-14-spotted-at-the-pub-the-suspicious-summer-absenceWed, 15 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17An employee being seen out while off sick doesn’t always mean misconduct. Here’s how employers can handle it fairly.Summer absence | Spotted at the pub: the suspicious summer absenceHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-14-director-of-ld-robert-half-people-stay-because-of-our-mentorship-culturehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-14-director-of-ld-robert-half-people-stay-because-of-our-mentorship-cultureTue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Beth Turner, Director of L&D at Robert Half, outlines how the agency has built a mentorship approach around a structured-yet-flexible culture of mutual learning...Big Interview | Director of L&D, Robert Half: People stay because of our mentorship cultureHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-how-social-media-ban-could-affect-apprenticeship-recruitment-driveshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-how-social-media-ban-could-affect-apprenticeship-recruitment-drivesTue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The UK Government's social media ban for Under-16s could spell trouble for employers looking to build out their early careers pipeline...'Manageable, measurable' | How social media ban could affect apprenticeship recruitment drivesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-major-finance-firms-join-once-in-a-generation-scheme-to-upskill-250000-employees-on-ai-morehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-major-finance-firms-join-once-in-a-generation-scheme-to-upskill-250000-employees-on-ai-moreTue, 14 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Firms including HSBC, NatWest & Lloyds agree to upskilling staff, new talent development, and annual reporting on progress...Skills Compact | Major finance firms join 'once in a generation' scheme to upskill 250,000+ employees on AI & moreHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-mp-tables-maximum-workplace-temperature-bill-as-uk-heatwaves-intensifyhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-mp-tables-maximum-workplace-temperature-bill-as-uk-heatwaves-intensifyTue, 14 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Green MP Hannah Spencer is seeking new protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, as employers are urged to make temperature management part of their long-term workforce planning...'Raising the alarm' | MP tables maximum workplace temperature bill as UK heatwaves intensifyHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-barclays-orders-senior-managers-into-office-four-days-a-weekhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-barclays-orders-senior-managers-into-office-four-days-a-weekTue, 14 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Barclays is tightening its hybrid working policy for senior employees, requiring managing directors around the world to attend the office at least four days a week from October...'Leadership visibility' | Barclays orders senior managers into office four days a weekHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/frontier-software-plc-2026-07-09-summer-workforce-planning-the-hr-trends-demanding-focus-this-seasonhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/frontier-software-plc-2026-07-09-summer-workforce-planning-the-hr-trends-demanding-focus-this-seasonMon, 13 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17As temperatures rise, HR teams face a fresh mix of seasonal challenges and strategic opportunities.Wellbeing | Summer workforce planning: The HR trends demanding focus this seasonHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-a-quarter-of-managers-withhold-staff-feedback-even-if-its-positive-is-it-impacting-performancehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-a-quarter-of-managers-withhold-staff-feedback-even-if-its-positive-is-it-impacting-performanceMon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17One in four of those in managerial roles choose not to share feedback with their workforce - even when the news is positive - according to new research...'Selective withholding' | A quarter of managers withhold staff feedback even if it's positive. Is it impacting performance?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-only-1-in-4-uk-workers-feel-confident-their-job-is-safe-from-eliminationhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-07-13-only-1-in-4-uk-workers-feel-confident-their-job-is-safe-from-eliminationMon, 13 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Workers who feel their jobs are secure are six times more likely to be fully engaged and twice as likely to stay with their employer...Job security | Only 1 in 4 UK workers feel confident their job is safe from eliminationHR Grapevine