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Two million jobs at risk in London as AI threatens roles, mayor warns

At least two million jobs across London could be at risk from artificial intelligence, with a new analysis saying...

Mental health crisis could cost UK £170bn as workforce participation falls, report warns

Rising mental ill health could drive economic inactivity and reduce workforce participation across the UK.

Falling healthy life expectancy adds pressure to jobs market as sickness rises

Rising ill health is increasing pressure on employers as more workers face long-term conditions during their careers.

Nearly half of workers plan to quit as remote staff refuse return to office ‘at any salary’

Workers prioritise flexibility and balance over pay, with many planning to leave jobs and rejecting office-based roles.

AI hiring tools ‘risk filtering out top talent’ as recruiters raise concerns

Recruiters warn automated screening may be rejecting strong candidates as jobseekers grow frustrated with hiring technology.

Business groups warn guaranteed hours plans risk fewer jobs and reduced hiring

Business groups warn proposed guaranteed hours rules could reduce hiring and limit opportunities, especially for young workers.

Nearly half of staff ‘hungover or still drunk’ at work after bank holiday boozing

New data raises concerns over workplace performance in May, with many employees admitting they return after heavy drinking still affected by alcohol.

UK wage tax burden rises fastest among rich nations as hiring concerns grow

Rising labour costs and frozen thresholds increase pressure on hiring as UK tax burden climbs faster than other advanced economies.

Women in UK financial services earn £40,000 less than men as pay gap widens

Women in UK financial services earn significantly less than men, with a widening pay gap and lower overall compensation raising concerns for employers.

Employers urged to act as McDonald’s launches 2,500 paid work placements

Paid placements aim to improve access to early career opportunities as young people struggle to enter the workforce.

Phil Williams: Supercharging employee engagement in 2026

HR leaders are moving through 2026 facing familiar pressures: economic caution, talent shortages, and the demand to do more with less.

UK wage tax burden rises fastest among rich nations as hiring concerns grow

Rising labour costs and frozen thresholds increase pressure on hiring as UK tax burden climbs faster than other advanced economies.

Unemployment set to top two million as energy shock hits UK jobs market

UK jobs outlook weakens as energy prices and global conflict push businesses to cut hiring and reduce headcount.

Hybrid working overtakes pay as firms compete for tech talent

Flexible working is now the leading tool for attracting tech talent, as employers prioritise hybrid roles and digital skills over salary in hiring and promotion.

‘Nearly half of employers lack formal wellbeing strategy’, raising concerns over support

Large numbers of organisations lack a structured approach to employee health support as workforce health concerns continue to grow.

Analysis, Opinion and Advice

Amrit Sandhar: When growth changes culture – are your organisational values keeping up?

Most founders of growing SMEs can describe the moment their organisation starts to feel different. In the early days, culture rarely needs to be defined.
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Eva-Maria Stegemann Moubray of RCK Partners

Moubray has built her career around challenging traditional approaches to people management, combining organisational psychology with a strong focus on data.

Camilla Arnett on Leading HR at Connective3

Camilla Arnett shares how she balances leadership, flexible working and family life while guiding people strategy.

Bethany Cann of Specsavers

A working day balancing early talent strategy, university partnerships and family life at the international opticians retailer.

Ashley Wickham-Byrne of The Whisky Exchange

A look at a working day shaping people and culture at a specialist drinks retailer.

Podcasts

HR in Review 73 – Smarter, faster, sharper? What’s the deal with AI in talent intelligence?

AI is on the rise and nowhere is that more evident than in the world of Talent Intelligence. But what does it actually mean in practice?

HR in Review 72 – Future Skills Ready: Tackling the UK Skills Gap

 Listen Here About this Edition This episode features Chris Robinson, Senior L&D & Culture Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group. We...

HR in Review 71 – Compliance snapshot: HR’s 2025 legal checklist

 Listen Here About this Edition In this podcast, we dive into what’s coming down the pipeline for employment law in 2025 and 2026. If you’re in...

HR in Review 70 – DEI Under Attack: How HR Can Fight Back

 Listen Here About this Edition Political shifts in the US have prompted a swathe of multinational organisations to scale back their DEI initiatives, in some cases,...

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Personalising the Benefits Experience: Why Employees Need More Than Just Information

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How to assess if your workplace pension offers Value for Money

Your workplace pension is one of your biggest investments after pay, but is it delivering real value? We break down how you can use the Value for Money Framework and other practical tips to ensure your scheme drives stronger outcomes for your people.

FourthWall – Employee Experience as a Culture Catalyst: Powering Organisational Change

This white paper reveals how purposeful and strategic employee experiences - brought to life through targeted event activations - can turn disruption into opportunity, right across the employee lifecycle.

Aon’s – Salary Increase and Turnover Study

Aon’s Salary Increase and Turnover Study overview offers insights into how UK and European organisations are setting salary increases and managing turnover.

Modern Families Index 2026: Weathering the Storm

Working parents and carers are weathering a storm of growing workplace pressures, and the impact on wellbeing, confidence and retention is becoming impossible for employers to ignore.
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Talent Management: The Definitive Guide for HR Managers

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