2+ week, 2+ day ago  (659+ words) HR directors could one day be responsible for onboarding and training AI agents as organisations integrate increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence into their workforces, according to the UK chief executive of consulting giant Accenture. Speaking to the Financial Times, Matt Prebble,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (193+ words) Employment tribunal claims continued to climb in the first three months of 2026, with a growing backlog of cases and sharp increases in claims involving unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and whistleblowing. New Ministry of Justice statistics show there were 52, 400 new employment…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (260+ words) 'Clear boundaries' | Can employers ban political & religious symbols at work? HR experts weigh in after NHS badge controversy HR Grapevine 'Clear boundaries' | Can employers ban political & religious symbols at work? HR experts weigh in after NHS badge controversy Lord John…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (197+ words) M&S has announced a new initiative that will create 1, 000 training places for young people across the UK and Ireland. Designed to open opportunities for people at the start of their careers, the "Not Just Any Career" programme will focus…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (552+ words) Microsoft employees say they feel more energized and empowered at work, but have become less positive about the coaching, feedback, and motivation they receive from managers, according to the company's latest internal employee surveys. The findings, reported by Business Insider,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (507+ words) New research reveals how UK organisations are paring back workplace benefits to manage costs " a move that could put morale, productivity, and retention on the line. The latest findings from Robert Walters, a global talent solutions partner, show that 43% of…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (157+ words) Nearly one-third of UK adults are currently at risk of facing poverty in retirement, the Scottish Widows" Retirement Report for 2026 has revealed. It found that some 12. 2 million individuals, 31% of the population, could lack the finances needed to meet minimum lifestyle…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1037+ words) When it comes to careful yet impactful workplace adoption of artificial intelligence, consumer financial services company Synchrony is leading where many others have failed. Spearheading and stewarding that transformation journey is Claudine Hoverson, Chief Talent Officer at Synchrony. The people…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (132+ words) A food packager for food recipe box firm Gousto was sacked after she ate peanuts stolen on the factory floor, an employment tribunal heard. Barbara Lisowska was fired for gross misconduct for endangering customers with food allergies in May 2024. The…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (413+ words) Toxic boss behavior is becoming a defining workforce issue according to new research from Harris, with significant implications for HR leaders responsible for engagement, retention and leadership development. It foundd that a majority of employees report exposure to harmful management…...