https://www.hrgrapevine.com/HR Grapevine RSS Feeden-gbhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-24-ex-pm-rishi-sunak-warns-ai-is-flattening-entry-level-jobs-market-for-young-workershttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-24-ex-pm-rishi-sunak-warns-ai-is-flattening-entry-level-jobs-market-for-young-workersFri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Sunak has warned AI is already slowing entry-level hiring, but suggests tax changes could boost hiring…Jobs warning | Ex-PM Rishi Sunak warns AI is 'flattening' entry-level jobs market for young workersHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-24-police-force-breached-equality-act-over-adhd-support-noise-cancelling-headphones-request-tribunal-findshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-24-police-force-breached-equality-act-over-adhd-support-noise-cancelling-headphones-request-tribunal-findsFri, 24 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Comments questioning an employee's ADHD diagnosis and a failure to make reasonable adjustments have landed a police force in hot water...'Fell between the cracks' | Police force breached Equality Act over ADHD support and noise-cancelling headphones request, tribunal findsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-meet-the-hr-apprentices-getting-work-ready-with-on-the-job-traininghttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-meet-the-hr-apprentices-getting-work-ready-with-on-the-job-trainingThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Apprenticeships are offering a powerful alternative to university for the next generation of HR professionals.Case Study | Meet the HR apprentices getting work ready with on-the-job trainingHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/fertifa-2026-04-20-five-actions-hr-teams-can-take-to-support-neurodivergent-employeeshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/fertifa-2026-04-20-five-actions-hr-teams-can-take-to-support-neurodivergent-employeesThu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17In the UK, 1 in 7 people are estimated to be neurodivergent. Apply that to your headcount and this is likely a large proportion of your workforce.Diversity | Five actions HR teams can take to support neurodivergent employeesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-more-than-6-million-uk-managers-dont-have-mental-health-traininghttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-more-than-6-million-uk-managers-dont-have-mental-health-trainingThu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17New research reveals 6.1m UK workers with line management responsibility are not prepared for conversations about mental health with those they have a duty of care for...'They have a duty' | More than 6 million UK managers don't have mental health trainingHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-hr-failings-criticised-after-council-worker-exposed-himself-to-colleagueshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-hr-failings-criticised-after-council-worker-exposed-himself-to-colleaguesThu, 23 Apr 2026 07:57:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17A tribunal has found failings in an employer’s HR response after a worker exposed himself to colleagues outside work...'Unacceptable' | HR failings criticised after council worker exposed himself to colleaguesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-wipers-on-why-employers-must-improve-visibility-over-future-skills-needshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-23-wipers-on-why-employers-must-improve-visibility-over-future-skills-needsThu, 23 Apr 2026 07:54:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Nearly one-third of UK employers don’t have a clear picture of the skills they’ll need in the next two to three years, research shows...‘Serious risk’ | Wipers on! Why employers must improve visibility over future skills needsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-8m-payroll-con-sees-fraudsters-jailed-for-22-yearshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-8m-payroll-con-sees-fraudsters-jailed-for-22-yearsWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:59:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The stolen money funded lavish lifestyles, with cash splashed on gold bullion, diamonds, fast cars and expensive properties...Diamonds, holidays & gold | £8m payroll con sees fraudsters jailed for 22 yearsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-8-in-10-workers-have-experienced-abuse-at-work-in-past-year-some-by-colleagues-managershttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-8-in-10-workers-have-experienced-abuse-at-work-in-past-year-some-by-colleagues-managersWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Union figurehead says “ministers must prioritise HSE funding to keep workers safe”...'Not part of the job' | 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past year, some by colleagues & managersHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-the-very-group-gains-menopause-friendly-accreditationhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-the-very-group-gains-menopause-friendly-accreditationWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer....'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditationHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-youth-unemployment-is-our-responsibility-mcdonalds-cpo-on-launching-uks-largest-work-experience-schemehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-22-youth-unemployment-is-our-responsibility-mcdonalds-cpo-on-launching-uks-largest-work-experience-schemeWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17James Thorne, Chief People Officer at McDonald’s UK&I, reveals how the company is giving young people the chance to gain experience and skills that will get them on the career ladder...Exclusive | A 'blueprint' for tackling youth unemployment - McDonald's CPO on launching UK's largest work experience schemeHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-how-hr-can-handle-redundancies-humanelyhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-how-hr-can-handle-redundancies-humanelyTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17 Job losses are rising at their fastest rate for the last five years. But making people redundant doesn’t have to be a tick-box exercise. Experts argue compassion is needed still...Column | How HR can handle redundancies 'humanely'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-police-worker-who-key-jammed-laptop-with-nail-varnish-bottle-found-to-have-committed-misconducthttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-police-worker-who-key-jammed-laptop-with-nail-varnish-bottle-found-to-have-committed-misconductTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The former constable joins a growing list of workers caught using underhand tactics to appear present at their work stations...'Stupid thing' | Police worker 'key-jammed' laptop with nail varnish bottle to avoid 'going off green'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-unemployment-falls-unexpectedly-but-wage-growth-slows-in-fragile-labour-markethttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-unemployment-falls-unexpectedly-but-wage-growth-slows-in-fragile-labour-marketTue, 21 Apr 2026 07:59:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Unemployment has dipped in an unexpected boost for the UK labour market, but slowing wage growth and falling vacancies point to continued caution among employers...ONS Latest | Unemployment falls unexpectedly but wage growth slows in fragile labour marketHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-tfl-joins-government-review-to-tackle-sickness-absencehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-21-tfl-joins-government-review-to-tackle-sickness-absenceTue, 21 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17TfL joins Gov scheme as figures show nearly 419,000 sick days and rising long-term health concerns among staff...Keep Britain Working | TfL joins government review to tackle sickness absenceHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-huge-surge-in-workers-tipping-off-hmrc-about-underpaying-bosseshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-huge-surge-in-workers-tipping-off-hmrc-about-underpaying-bossesMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.177,622 tip-offs were filed with HMRC last year regarding failures to pay the national minimum wage – up from 1,656 reports in 2021...360% | Payroll 'pressure' prompts surge in HMRC tip-offs about underpaying bossesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-people-director-uk-ireland-gi-group-i-didnt-know-what-hr-washttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-people-director-uk-ireland-gi-group-i-didnt-know-what-hr-wasMon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Our latest in the 'Big Interview' hot seat is Cindy Gunn, People Director at Gi Group UK and Ireland - read about her HR journey from 'heavy metal' to the senior HR ranks at an HR services provider.Big Interview | People Director, UK and Ireland Gi Group - 'I didn't know what HR was'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-part-time-roles-fall-as-firms-shift-towards-full-time-hiring-amid-rising-costshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-20-part-time-roles-fall-as-firms-shift-towards-full-time-hiring-amid-rising-costsMon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17New data reveals who is being squeezed out of the UK’s changing jobs market...'Different directions' | Part-time roles fall as firms shift towards full-time hiring amid rising costs HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-cpo-emagine-diversity-beyond-targets-building-c-suite-calibrationhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-cpo-emagine-diversity-beyond-targets-building-c-suite-calibrationFri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Elizabeth Wallace, Chief People & Transformation Officer at emagine, joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss embedding diversity measures into organisational infrastructure...Podcast | CPO, emagine: Diversity beyond targets & building C-suite calibrationHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-bbc-axing-up-to-2000-jobs-as-broadcaster-seeks-500m-savingshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-bbc-axing-up-to-2000-jobs-as-broadcaster-seeks-500m-savingsFri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17BBC's interim Director-General warns “big and difficult choices” lie ahead...'Death by a thousand cuts' | BBC axing up to 2,000 jobs as broadcaster seeks £500m savingsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-what-are-your-employees-rights-to-time-off-during-the-local-electionshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-what-are-your-employees-rights-to-time-off-during-the-local-electionsFri, 17 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17With the local elections taking place on May 7th, HR may face last-minute requests for time off. What rights do your employees have?To the polls | What are your employees' rights to time off during the local elections?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-why-e-on-was-first-in-line-for-the-governments-new-ai-apprenticeship-schemehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-why-e-on-was-first-in-line-for-the-governments-new-ai-apprenticeship-schemeFri, 17 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Sally Lane, Head of People Development at E.ON UK, tells HR Grapevine that the apprenticeship will be a ‘key enabler’ to closing its digital skills gap...'Future skills' | Why E.ON was first in line for the government's new AI apprenticeship schemeHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-cipd-announces-new-neil-carberry-as-new-chief-executivehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-17-cipd-announces-new-neil-carberry-as-new-chief-executiveFri, 17 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17The CIPD has announced the appointment of Neil Carberry as its new Chief Executive...A new era | CIPD announces Neil Carberry as new Chief ExecutiveHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-putting-hr-on-the-map-peter-cheese-reflects-on-14-years-leading-the-cipdhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-putting-hr-on-the-map-peter-cheese-reflects-on-14-years-leading-the-cipdThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17In a few weeks time, Peter Cheese will bring down the curtain on 14 years as CEO of the CIPD. So how does he reflect on this time, and what’s still to come for the sector’s professional body?...Big Interview | Putting HR 'on the map': Peter Cheese reflects on 14 years leading the CIPDHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-government-plans-ban-on-ndas-being-used-to-pressure-harassment-victimshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-government-plans-ban-on-ndas-being-used-to-pressure-harassment-victimsThu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced, Downing Street vows…'Culture of silence' | Government consults on stopping NDAs from being used to pressure harassment victimsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-watch-yourself-nhs-staff-warned-over-criticism-of-palantir-data-platformhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-16-watch-yourself-nhs-staff-warned-over-criticism-of-palantir-data-platformThu, 16 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17NHS staff have raised concerns about senior leaders' reactions to them criticising Palantir’s data platform, according to reports…'You'll lose your job' | 'Watch yourself' - NHS staff warned over criticism of Palantir data platformHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-how-one-business-made-their-office-design-so-alluring-no-one-wants-to-wfhhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-how-one-business-made-their-office-design-so-alluring-no-one-wants-to-wfhWed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17One employer's focus on low-stimulation zones, pet-friendly areas, and natural light has delivered an office employees genuinely want to be part of...Everyone's invited | How one business made their office design so alluring no-one wants to WFHHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-duolingo-ceos-bizarre-interview-test-are-viral-hiring-hacks-worth-your-attentionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-duolingo-ceos-bizarre-interview-test-are-viral-hiring-hacks-worth-your-attentionWed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Duolingo’s CEO has paid taxi drivers to reveal how candidates behaved on the journey to an interview, influencing hiring outcomes for roles including C-suite posts...‘Taxi driver’ | Duolingo CEO's bizarre interview test - are viral hiring 'hacks' worth your attention?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-worker-secretly-recorded-disciplinary-meeting-after-raising-concerns-about-israeli-company-accesshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-worker-secretly-recorded-disciplinary-meeting-after-raising-concerns-about-israeli-company-accessWed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17IT engineer who raised concerns about Israeli-linked supplier secretly recorded disciplinary meeting 'to protect himself', a hearing has been told...Whistleblowing claim | Worker secretly recorded disciplinary meeting after raising concerns about Israeli company accessHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-will-zuckerbergs-ai-clone-really-boost-connection-with-employeeshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-15-will-zuckerbergs-ai-clone-really-boost-connection-with-employeesWed, 15 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Meta’s reported plan to create an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff feels both inevitable and unsettling...Meta | Will Zuckerberg's AI clone really boost connection with employees?HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-2026-04-14-the-mistake-i-keep-seeing-organisations-make-with-job-architecturehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/rolemapper-2026-04-14-the-mistake-i-keep-seeing-organisations-make-with-job-architectureWed, 15 Apr 2026 08:26:20 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Sara Hill, Founder & CEO, RoleMapper, explains how harmless tweaks can end up destroying your job architecture...Transformation | The Mistake I Keep Seeing Organisations Make with Job ArchitectureHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-why-virgin-group-ditched-traditional-cvs-in-favour-of-vizzy-digital-profileshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-why-virgin-group-ditched-traditional-cvs-in-favour-of-vizzy-digital-profilesTue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Virgin Group has partnered with technology company, Vizzy, to give job seeker’s a chance to give their CV a digital makeover (and stand out from the crowd)...Case Study | Why Virgin Group ditched traditional CVs in favour of 'Vizzy' digital profilesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-employee-wins-400k-after-firm-refused-to-honour-decades-of-unused-holidayshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-employee-wins-400k-after-firm-refused-to-honour-decades-of-unused-holidaysTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Bosses cited sustained workload pressures and a long-standing agreement to defer leave as reasons why a Commercial Manager accrued 827 days of unused holiday...827 days | Employee wins £400k after firm refused to honour decades of unused holidays HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-wfh-related-employment-tribunals-fall-for-first-time-since-pandemic-amid-return-to-office-pushhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-14-wfh-related-employment-tribunals-fall-for-first-time-since-pandemic-amid-return-to-office-pushTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Experts suggest that a tighter jobs market, remote-friendly companies, and the day-one right to flexible working may be behind the surprising reduction...Flexible working | WFH-related employment tribunals fall for first time since pandemic amid return-to-office pushHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-13-dan-walker-itn-taken-to-tribunal-over-sexism-racism-bullying-claims-at-channel-5https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-13-dan-walker-itn-taken-to-tribunal-over-sexism-racism-bullying-claims-at-channel-5Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Walker has denied all accusations of misogyny and bullying made against him ahead of a forthcoming employment tribunal...‘Toxic’ | Dan Walker, ITN taken to tribunal over sexism, racism, & bullying claims at Channel 5HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-13-how-hr-can-prove-its-worth-in-an-era-of-cutshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-13-how-hr-can-prove-its-worth-in-an-era-of-cutsMon, 13 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Slashed HR budgets mean that the profession is working harder then ever before to justify its worth. HR Grapevine spoke to the experts about the ways it can justify its existence...Under pressure | How HR can prove its worth in an era of cutsHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/wilson-learning-2026-04-13-what-ai-is-giving-your-business-what-it-might-be-taking-awayhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/wilson-learning-2026-04-13-what-ai-is-giving-your-business-what-it-might-be-taking-awayFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17AI is now embedded in how organisations work, learn, and deliver results. But the real question for business leaders is not how...Wilson Learning | What AI Is Giving Your Business - and What It Might Be Taking AwayHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-wellbeing-ai-the-future-of-jobs-key-highlights-from-hr-grapevine-live-2026https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-wellbeing-ai-the-future-of-jobs-key-highlights-from-hr-grapevine-live-2026Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17At HR Grapevine Live 2026, CHROs and people leaders from BT, KFC, Deloitte, PwC, Virgin, and many more took to the stage to share their latest advice on the biggest challenges facing HR...CHRO strategy | Wellbeing, AI & the future of jobs: Key highlights from HR Grapevine Live 2026HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-network-rail-accepts-failures-as-worker-wins-racial-harassment-tribunalhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-network-rail-accepts-failures-as-worker-wins-racial-harassment-tribunalFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17A tribunal criticised Network Rail for its reaction after a worker’s colleagues left an English Defence League (EDL) leaflet in his locker...‘Weak management’ | Network Rail accepts failures as worker wins racial harassment tribunal HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-fair-work-agency-will-have-power-to-force-entry-into-officeshttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-10-fair-work-agency-will-have-power-to-force-entry-into-officesFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17New policy documents show certain FWA officials will have the power to arrest individuals suspected of ‘labour market offences’...‘Workers’ rights police’ | Fair Work Agency will have power to 'force entry' into officesHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-principles-before-platforms-why-chros-must-steward-workplace-ai-adoptionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-principles-before-platforms-why-chros-must-steward-workplace-ai-adoptionThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17Fred Patitucci, CPCO for Philip Morris International, takes to the CHRO Soapbox to discuss how HR lead through trust and culture...CPO, PMI | Principles before platforms: Why CHROs must steward workplace AI adoptionHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-british-medical-association-criticised-as-staff-suffer-pay-erosionhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-british-medical-association-criticised-as-staff-suffer-pay-erosionThu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17BMA bosses are accused of acting at the ‘height of hypocrisy’ after offering below-inflation pay rises...‘Hypocrisy’ | British Medical Association criticised as staff suffer pay 'erosion'HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-ey-rolls-out-agentic-ai-for-entire-130000-employee-audit-workforcehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-09-ey-rolls-out-agentic-ai-for-entire-130000-employee-audit-workforceThu, 09 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17EY will run a global training scheme throughout 2026, as an enterprise-scale agentic AI deployment transforms the daily work of 130,000 audit employees...‘Human-led’ | EY rolls out agentic AI for entire 130,000-employee audit workforceHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/moorepay-2026-04-07-the-bradford-factor-under-day-one-ssp-a-cautionary-tale-for-employershttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/moorepay-2026-04-07-the-bradford-factor-under-day-one-ssp-a-cautionary-tale-for-employersWed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17What is the Bradford Factor and why it’s more risky than ever to use in isolation when it comes to managing absence.Sick Pay | The Bradford Factor under day one SSP: a cautionary tale for employersHR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/phenom-2026-03-17-from-ai-experimentation-to-impact-what-hr-leaders-need-to-know-in-2026https://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/phenom-2026-03-17-from-ai-experimentation-to-impact-what-hr-leaders-need-to-know-in-2026Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17AI is no longer coming — it’s here, and it’s changing everything about how we hire, develop, and retain talent.Automation | From AI Experimentation to Impact: What HR Leaders Need to Know in 2026HR Grapevinehttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-08-is-offboarding-necessaryhttps://www.hrgrapevine.com/content/article/2026-04-08-is-offboarding-necessaryWed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100HR Grapevine51.50 -0.17By treating offboarding with the same strategic importance as onboarding, companies 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