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Firms warn sick pay changes could drive costs up as many remain unprepared

Small firms warn of rising absence costs and misuse risks after sick pay reforms remove waiting days and expand eligibility from April.

Employers ‘lack clarity on future skills needs’ despite workforce planning push

Businesses struggle to map future capability gaps as staff seek development and internal progression opportunities.

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.

Co-op executive wins £100,000 in equal pay ruling after earning less than male colleagues

Former senior leader wins tribunal case after being paid less than male peers in a comparable executive role.

Government steps up drive to keep women in work with new ambassador

Plans to improve workplace health support for women include a new ambassador role and calls for employers to take action on menopause.

BBC job cuts ‘risk legal fallout’ if consultation and communication fall short

Legal experts warn large-scale redundancies must follow strict consultation rules as employers face rising financial pressures and workforce scrutiny.

CIPD appoints Neil Carberry as chief executive amid ‘new era of work’

New leadership announced at the UK’s professional body for HR as organisations prepare for rapid changes in work, skills and technology.

NDA clampdown planned as government targets workplace harassment cover-ups

Government plans to curb misuse of confidentiality clauses aim to stop workers being silenced over harassment and discrimination.

Dr. Poornima Luthra: What HR leaders should, and shouldn’t, say in moments of societal crisis

Times of social tension offer an opportunity for learning and growth, for fostering truly inclusive workplaces, if approached intentionally.

BBC job cuts ‘risk legal fallout’ if consultation and communication fall short

Legal experts warn large-scale redundancies must follow strict consultation rules as employers face rising financial pressures and workforce scrutiny.

Calls grow for working from home as fuel shortages loom amid Iran conflict

Remote work is being urged as fuel shortages linked to Middle East conflict threaten commuting, business operations and workforce stability.

Worker denied leave for 25 years wins £400,000 in holiday pay case

A tribunal awards nearly £400,000 to a worker denied annual leave for decades, raising concerns about holiday policies and employer compliance.

Hiring steadies but Gulf crisis threatens recovery in UK jobs market

UK hiring shows signs of stabilising, but rising global uncertainty linked to the Gulf crisis is weighing on employer confidence and delaying recovery.

Analysis, Opinion and Advice

Grant Wyatt: Your workplace is not your family

“Family culture” has become one of the most celebrated phrases in modern workplaces. It also implies permanence. And that’s the lie.
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A Day in the Life

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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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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

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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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