Stay informed with the latest updates and insights. Here, we carefully curate a selection of news articles that resonate with current trends and significant developments, ensuring you have access to valuable and timely information.
Jobs & HR
- Diversity | Five actions HR teams can take to support neurodivergent employeesby HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 am
In 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.
- 'They have a duty' | More than 6 million UK managers don't have mental health trainingby HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 7:00 am
New 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...
- 'Unacceptable' | HR failings criticised after council worker exposed himself to colleaguesby HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 6:57 am
A tribunal has found failings in an employer’s HR response after a worker exposed himself to colleagues outside work...
- ‘Serious risk’ | Wipers on! Why employers must improve visibility over future skills needsby HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 6:54 am
Nearly 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...
- Diamonds, holidays & gold | £8m payroll con sees fraudsters jailed for 22 yearsby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:59 am
The stolen money funded lavish lifestyles, with cash splashed on gold bullion, diamonds, fast cars and expensive properties...
- 'Not part of the job' | 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past year, some by colleagues & managersby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:58 am
Union figurehead says “ministers must prioritise HSE funding to keep workers safe”...
- 'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditationby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:55 am
The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer....
- Exclusive | A 'blueprint' for tackling youth unemployment - McDonald's CPO on launching UK's largest work experience schemeby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
James 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...
- Column | How HR can handle redundancies 'humanely'by HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 9:30 am
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...
- 'Stupid thing' | Police worker 'key-jammed' laptop with nail varnish bottle to avoid 'going off green'by HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 7:00 am
The former constable joins a growing list of workers caught using underhand tactics to appear present at their work stations...
- ONS Latest | Unemployment falls unexpectedly but wage growth slows in fragile labour marketby HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:59 am
Unemployment has dipped in an unexpected boost for the UK labour market, but slowing wage growth and falling vacancies point to continued caution among employers...
- Keep Britain Working | TfL joins government review to tackle sickness absenceby HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:56 am
TfL joins Gov scheme as figures show nearly 419,000 sick days and rising long-term health concerns among staff...
- 360% | Payroll 'pressure' prompts surge in HMRC tip-offs about underpaying bossesby HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
7,622 tip-offs were filed with HMRC last year regarding failures to pay the national minimum wage – up from 1,656 reports in 2021...
- Big Interview | People Director, UK and Ireland Gi Group - 'I didn't know what HR was'by HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
Our 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.
- 'Different directions' | Part-time roles fall as firms shift towards full-time hiring amid rising costsby HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 am
New data reveals who is being squeezed out of the UK’s changing jobs market...
- Podcast | CPO, emagine: Diversity beyond targets & building C-suite calibrationby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 8:00 am
Elizabeth Wallace, Chief People & Transformation Officer at emagine, joins the HR Grapevine Podcast to discuss embedding diversity measures into organisational infrastructure...
- 'Death by a thousand cuts' | BBC axing up to 2,000 jobs as broadcaster seeks £500m savingsby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 7:00 am
BBC's interim Director-General warns “big and difficult choices” lie ahead...
- To the polls | What are your employees' rights to time off during the local elections?by HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:58 am
With the local elections taking place on May 7th, HR may face last-minute requests for time off. What rights do your employees have?
- 'Future skills' | Why E.ON was first in line for the government's new AI apprenticeship schemeby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:56 am
Sally 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...
- A new era | CIPD announces Neil Carberry as new Chief Executiveby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:55 am
The CIPD has announced the appointment of Neil Carberry as its new Chief Executive...
- Big Interview | Putting HR 'on the map': Peter Cheese reflects on 14 years leading the CIPDby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 9:30 am
In 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?...
- 'Culture of silence' | Government consults on stopping NDAs from being used to pressure harassment victimsby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 8:00 am
Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced, Downing Street vows…
- 'You'll lose your job' | 'Watch yourself' - NHS staff warned over criticism of Palantir data platformby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 7:50 am
NHS staff have raised concerns about senior leaders' reactions to them criticising Palantir’s data platform, according to reports…
- Everyone's invited | How one business made their office design so alluring no-one wants to WFHby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 am
One employer's focus on low-stimulation zones, pet-friendly areas, and natural light has delivered an office employees genuinely want to be part of...
- ‘Taxi driver’ | Duolingo CEO's bizarre interview test - are viral hiring 'hacks' worth your attention?by HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 8:05 am
Duolingo’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...
- Whistleblowing claim | Worker secretly recorded disciplinary meeting after raising concerns about Israeli company accessby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 am
IT engineer who raised concerns about Israeli-linked supplier secretly recorded disciplinary meeting 'to protect himself', a hearing has been told...
- Meta | Will Zuckerberg's AI clone really boost connection with employees?by HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 7:50 am
Meta’s reported plan to create an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff feels both inevitable and unsettling...
- Transformation | The Mistake I Keep Seeing Organisations Make with Job Architectureby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 7:26 am
Sara Hill, Founder & CEO, RoleMapper, explains how harmless tweaks can end up destroying your job architecture...
- Case Study | Why Virgin Group ditched traditional CVs in favour of 'Vizzy' digital profilesby HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Virgin 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)...
- 827 days | Employee wins £400k after firm refused to honour decades of unused holidaysby HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 8:00 am
Bosses cited sustained workload pressures and a long-standing agreement to defer leave as reasons why a Commercial Manager accrued 827 days of unused holiday...
Workplace
- AI displays bias when judging people, and that matters for some of its most common usesby Neil Franklin on April 23, 2026 at 3:05 pm
AI systems don’t just process information; they systematically ‘judge’ people in ways that resemble human trust, but with important differences, according to a new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). The results have implications for some of the most common ways AI is already being used as a decision-maker and opinion-former, The post AI displays bias when […]
- Flokk strengthens North American push with new acquisitionby Freddie Steele on April 23, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Global furniture manufacturer Flokk has strengthened its push into the North American market with the acquisition of US-based Spec Furniture, as part of an ongoing strategy that has seen the company build a significant presence in the US and Canada through a series of deals. The Oslo-headquartered firm said the move forms part of its The post Flokk strengthens North American push with new […]
- Meta installs work tracking software on employee devices to train up AI. Inevitable backlash ensuesby Neil Franklin on April 22, 2026 at 9:18 am
Meta is installing work tracking software on the computers of some employees that records mouse movements, keystrokes and other interactions in order to train its artificial intelligence systems, according to reports. The programme, introduced for US-based staff, is designed to capture how people use workplace software in real time, including actions such as selecting menu The post Meta installs […]
- Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, support and standards matter more than everby Carole Spiers on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am
There is growing recognition that the workplace needs to become more human again, not less. For all the talk of performance, productivity and retention, too many organisations still treat stress, ill health and emotional wellbeing as secondary matters. They are not. They sit at the heart of business success. The figures from the Keep Britain The post Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, […]
- New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to exploreby Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 9:18 am
The digital edition of the new issue of Works magazine has landed, bringing you another compelling mix of insight and ideas from across the workplace design and management sector. The print edition is on its way and, we think, better than ever. Whichever format you choose, issue 19 offers a comprehensive look at the trends, The post New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to […]
- Global office fit-out costs rise as geopolitical pressure and AI reshape workplacesby Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 7:36 am
The cost of fitting out office space around the world has risen by up to 6 percent over the past year, as geopolitical instability and growing technological demands combine to reshape corporate real estate strategies, according to new research from JLL. The firm’s 2026 Global Office Fit-Out Cost Guide, which analyses 68 cities, identifies a The post Global office fit-out costs rise as […]
- London BCO Awards winners highlight shift towards reuse and long term workplace designby Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 am
The winners of the British Council for Offices London Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising a series of workplace projects that reflect changing priorities in design, sustainability and social value across the capital. Six schemes were selected as regional winners. Deutsche Bank’s headquarters at 21 Moorfields (main image) was named best corporate workplace, while Stonecutter The post […]
Leadership
- Meta’s CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out — Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Wayby Sherin Shibu on April 23, 2026 at 2:54 pm
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth says he only feels stressed out a maximum of five times a year.
- Starbucks Is Building a $100 Million Nashville Office. But Seattle Employees Don’t Want to Move There.by Jonathan Small on April 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The coffee chain is pushing 2,000 jobs to Tennessee, but its first relocation effort is meeting resistance from Pacific Northwesterners.
- Bank of America’s CEO Told Employees ‘You Don’t Have to Worry’ About AI Replacing Jobs — Four Months Later, He Cut 1,000by Jonathan Small on April 23, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Brian Moynihan told employees not to worry about AI. Then he credited the technology with eliminating jobs "through attrition."
- Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Inherited One of the Toughest Jobs in Tech. Here Are His Biggest Challenges.by Jonathan Small on April 23, 2026 at 1:05 pm
Ternus takes over in September facing App Store antitrust battles, AI competition, China risks and a $4 trillion legacy.
- Your Business Already Has the Most Valuable AI Asset — You Just Haven’t Extracted It Yetby Jason Barnard on April 22, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Most entrepreneurs are focused on improving prompts, but the real advantage lies in the unspoken knowledge they already have — this article shows how to surface it and start using AI more strategically.
- Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.by C. Lee Smith on April 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Believe in their potential. But trust their actions.
- 8 Quiet Breakdowns That Emerge in the First 90 Days After an Acquisition (and How to Protect Against Them)by Bhaskar Ahuja on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The deal closes. The model works. The plan looks clean. But the first 90 days may tell a different story.
- Flying Private Is Taking Off — And It’s No Longer Just for Celebritiesby Leo Zevin on April 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Inside Jet Linx's private aviation model, where private jet memberships, exclusive terminals and on-demand flights are fueling a growing shift toward time-first travel among not just executives, but sports-driven travelers too.
- You Spent Thousands Getting the Lead. Why Aren’t You Getting the Sale?by Natalie Ruiz on April 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
You got the lead — now what? Here's what the companies that convert consistently do.
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