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Jobs & HR
- ‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employees
by HR Grapevine on March 25, 2026 at 8:00 amOne employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of the bank’s ‘incredible support’...
- Gender identity | From masking to meaning: Rethinking what 'normal' means in the workplace
by HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 10:15 amFor HR professional, Rachael Haynes, it was the change in her professional email address that marked the end of living partially hidden, and the beginning of living fully as herself...
- ‘Old inequalities’ | The rise of the AI trainer - and the rise of the AI trainer pay gap
by HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 amResearch from Deel shows a 283% surge in hiring for general AI trainer roles, but also the emergence of significant pay disparities...
- 'Left behind' | Care leavers three times more likely to be 'locked out' of work opportunities
by HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 8:50 amYoung people who have experienced the care system in England are nearly three times more likely to be out of work than their peers, according to recent analysis...
- Artificial Intelligence | Can AI really coach like a human? This live experiment put it to the test
by HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 10:30 amA unique experiment recently took place: to see if an AI coach could be better than a real-life human one. HR Grapevine sat in on it to see what happened...
- Paper cutbacks | The Observer offers voluntary redundancy to all staff amid digital pivot
by HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 9:00 amThe Observer newspaper has offered voluntary redundancy to its entire workforce as the title undergoes a major strategic reset under new ownership, according to reports...
- Disability | When duty of care fails: lessons from the BAFTAs incident
by HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 8:30 amIn light of the recent BAFTAs incident, organisations should be looking closely at how they approach duty of care - especially when non-visible disabilities are involved.
- Leadership | Beyond Productivity: How Leaders Can Drive Real ROI With AI
by HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pmWorkday research reveals that we’re in a critical leadership moment: Can organizations redesign work, transforming productivity into real business impact and deeper human connection?
- 'Surge in demand' | The race for HR talent is heating up as Employment Rights Act looms
by HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 9:00 amNew data reveals a sharp rise in employment across HR and accounting roles as small businesses prepare for major legal changes...
- Progression paradox | Why workers want higher pay & influence, but have no interest in becoming managers
by HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 8:50 amA growing number of employees now want to grow their salary and professional influence without ever becoming a boss...
- Podcast | HRD, Goughs: The legal profession has changed - our talent strategy is no longer transactional
by HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 8:00 amVictoria Nash, HR Director for law firm Goughs, says the legal profession's 'long hours' culture has changed, with talent strategies becoming less transactional...
- KPMG & Costa | Which employers failed to pay workers minimum wage - and why?
by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm389 employers from across the UK were named by the government after failing to pay the minimum wage, while experts warn of the complexities of pay compliance...
- 'Accountability is key' | The B-Corp of DEI? Inside The Blueprint's push for measurable inclusion in UK PR
by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 amInclusion is easy to talk about, but much harder to measure. One initiative is challenging organisations to back up their ambitions with evidence...
- Editor’s Note | Attention HR! Ditch your paperwork & sign up for HRGV Live 2026
by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 9:00 amIt’s not too late! On March 26, join hundreds of HR professionals in London & learn from the UK’s top CHROs & people leaders – from KFC, PwC, Sky, and more...
- 'Dismal picture' | Wage growth slows to five-year low as vacancies fall & unemployment holds steady
by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 8:50 amWage growth has slowed to its weakest level in more than five years as vacancies decline and unemployment remains unchanged, the latest labour market figures reveal...
- Laying foundations | How the construction sector is preparing for a new era of workers' rights
by HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 10:30 amFor the construction sector specifically, the arrival of the Employment Rights Act presents huge challenges that many are only just grappling with...
- ‘Open conversations’ | How pay transparency is helping Specsavers tackle inequities - and attract female talent
by HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 9:00 amSpecsavers’ Director of Reward and Policy says that since advertising salaries, the percentage of women who apply for its vacancies has nearly doubled...
- Signposting | Millions are missing out on work perks they're entitled to
by HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 8:55 amWellbeing, lifestyle and learning and development benefits are among the most overlooked, HR leaders reveal...
- 'Tech-related stress' | NHS digital transformation was meant to ease pressure on staff - it may be doing the opposite
by HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 8:50 amStress from the introduction of digital technologies across the NHS is “significantly” associated with emotional exhaustion among nurses, as well as the risk of burnout, a new study has concluded...
- Managing on | The menopause penalty - the high cost of losing mid-life women
by HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 amUK Plc is losing women to the menopause in droves - with legislation now mandated to put in place improved supports, now is the time to turn to action.
- Youth jobs grant | Government offers cash incentives to employers hiring young unemployed people
by HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 amGovernment to pay firms £3,000 per hire as youth unemployment nears one million, with HR experts backing incentives but warning on job quality and delivery...
- 'New territory' | 7 in 10 workers lack proper AI training - and admit they're 'experimenting'
by HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 8:55 amNew research reveals a widening skills gap as experimentation replaces education in UK workplaces...
- ‘Unfair stereotypes’ | Be like McDonald's: Why employers must rethink their view on hiring young people
by HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 8:50 amMcDonald’s UK&I employs over 100,000 people under 25, with one in three of its managers under the age of 25...
- Interview panic | What 756,000 Google searches reveal about candidate anxiety
by HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am"What questions should I ask the interviewer?" This query receives a staggering 17,520 average monthly searches. HR Grapevine asks the experts what HR can learn from candidate interview anxiety...
- Health | HR's role in risk assessments - and why it's time to take a second look
by HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 9:25 amRisk assessments rarely sit at the top of anyone’s to-do list...
- 'Sensible' | Government 'pauses' plans for race & disability pay gap lawsuits
by HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 9:00 amMinisters reportedly delay reforms that would have allowed workers to challenge unequal pay linked to race or disability...
- 'Concerning reading' | NHS staff report increasing pressure on staffing levels, wellbeing & engagement
by HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 8:50 amA new survey of NHS staff shows worsening workforce experiences across several areas, including staffing levels, wellbeing, and engagement...
- 'Curveballs' | Motherhood: The ultimate unwritten leadership development manual
by HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 amThree CPOs share what motherhood has taught them and how they are honing their parenting skills for use in their HR day job...
- Absenteeism | GP fit note system 'under huge strain' as employers urged to take more responsibility
by HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 9:00 amThe UK’s fit note system is “under huge strain”, with GPs increasingly carrying responsibility for decisions about mental health-related absence that employers should help manage, an HR expert has warned...
- 'Worrying lack of knowledge' | Employers are failing to support neurodiversity at work, Acas warns
by HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 8:55 amMore than a third of workers say their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey...
Workplace
- AI adoption slows in workplaces despite hype and massive investment
by Mark Eltringham on March 25, 2026 at 10:44 amCorporate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be slowing, raising questions about the pace at which the technology will deliver economic returns, according to a new analysis of data in The Economist. Figures quoted from the US Census Bureau suggest that the proportion of employees using AI at work has edged down to around The post AI adoption slows in workplaces despite hype and […]
- Greater use of AI linked to more collaborative work patterns, survey claims
by Neil Franklin on March 24, 2026 at 2:40 pmEmployees who make frequent use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are spending less time working alone and more time collaborating and learning with colleagues, according to a new global workplace survey from the Gensler Research Institute. The Global Workplace Survey 2026, based on responses from more than 16,000 office workers across 16 countries, suggests that The post Greater use of AI […]
- Government sets £7.4 billion procurement target with small businesses
by Neil Franklin on March 24, 2026 at 10:44 amSmall businesses across the UK are expected to receive more than £7.4 billion a year in direct government spending by 2028 under new procurement targets published by ministers. For the first time, individual government departments have been given specific targets for the proportion of spending that should go directly to small and medium sized enterprises. The post Government sets £7.4 billion […]
- Government confirms Manchester digital campus as part of civil service relocation strategy
by Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:44 amThe government has confirmed plans for a major new digital campus in Manchester, marking a significant step in efforts to relocate civil service roles and strengthen regional technology capability. The Manchester Digital Campus received Treasury approval for its outline business case on 19 March, allowing the project to move forward as a central element of The post Government confirms Manchester […]
- Parliamentary group warns misuse of NDAs undermines workplace trust
by Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:12 amA cross-party group of parliamentarians, business leaders and experts has warned that non-disclosure agreements are “good for no-one” when used to conceal harmful behaviour in the workplace rather than address it. The warning followed a roundtable held in Parliament on 18 March, hosted by the Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing. Participants agreed that while The post Parliamentary […]
- Finland is yet again the world’s happiest country. UK and Canada slide
by Neil Franklin on March 20, 2026 at 9:42 amFinland has been named the world’s happiest country for a record ninth consecutive year, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, as new findings highlight a more complex and uneven global picture of wellbeing, particularly among younger people. The Nordic nation retained its position at the top of the rankings with an average life evaluation The post Finland is yet again the world’s […]
- Half of SMEs using AI with limited impact on headcount (so far)
by Neil Franklin on March 19, 2026 at 10:46 amMore than half of UK firms are now using artificial intelligence, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce, marking a sharp increase in adoption but with little immediate effect on workforce size. The survey, carried out in partnership with Atos, suggests that 54 percent of businesses are actively using AI. This represents The post Half of SMEs using AI with limited impact […]
Leadership
- This Email Strategy Turns One-Time Buyers Into Long-Term Subscribers
by Alex Padilla on March 25, 2026 at 3:30 pmFrom post-purchase flows to community digests, here's how to build an email lifecycle that keeps subscription health customers engaged long after they buy.
- City Officials Forced This Restaurant to Remove Its ‘Stinky’ Signature Dish. Now It’s Fighting Back.
by Jonathan Small on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe Golden Leaf restaurant had to stop selling stinky tofu after neighbors complained. The dish accounted for 20% of the restaurant's revenue.
- This Billionaire Investment Strategy Just Became Available to Your 401(k)
by Jitesh Gurav on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pmPrivate equity, real estate and crypto are coming to retirement accounts. Here is how to decide if they belong in yours.
- ‘Low Hire, Low Fire’: New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic — And It’s Not Why You Think
by Sherin Shibu on March 25, 2026 at 2:54 pmRecent graduates comprised just 7% of new hires in 2024, down a staggering 25% from 2023, according to a report.
- 5 Ways Never Taking ‘No’ for an Answer Can Change the World
by Lindsay ONeill-OKeefe on March 25, 2026 at 2:30 pmPersistence is more than grit. It is the force that turns rejected ideas into world-changing innovations.
- Nintendo Is Slashing Switch 2 Production by 33% — Here’s Why
by Jonathan Small on March 25, 2026 at 2:00 pmNintendo planned to produce 6 million Switch 2 consoles this quarter but had to scale back after U.S. demand weakened.
- Leaders Who Excel Don’t Just Talk — They Use These Easy-to-Follow Communication Strategies
by Wilson Luna on March 25, 2026 at 2:00 pmMost professionals talk. Few truly influence. Learn how the right questions, timing and tone shape understanding and drive alignment at work.
- You Can Now Let Claude Take Over Your Computer. Here’s Why That’s Both Exciting and Terrifying.
by Jonathan Small on March 25, 2026 at 1:45 pmAnthropic's Claude can now click, scroll and navigate your computer like a human, performing tasks while you're away.
- What Two ER Visits Taught Me About American Healthcare Leadership Failures
by Brad Olson on March 25, 2026 at 1:30 pmGoing to the ER (twice) gave me a firsthand view of how fragmentation and impersonal systems fail people at life's most critical moments.
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