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 employees
by HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 amIn 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 training
by HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 7:00 amNew 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 colleagues
by HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 6:57 amA 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 needs
by HR Grapevine on April 23, 2026 at 6:54 amNearly 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 years
by HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:59 amThe 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 & managers
by HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:58 amUnion figurehead says “ministers must prioritise HSE funding to keep workers safe”...
- 'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditation
by HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:55 amThe 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 scheme
by HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 amJames 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 amJob 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 amThe 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 market
by HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:59 amUnemployment 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 absence
by HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:56 amTfL 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 bosses
by HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm7,622 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 amOur 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 costs
by HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 amNew data reveals who is being squeezed out of the UK’s changing jobs market...
- Podcast | CPO, emagine: Diversity beyond targets & building C-suite calibration
by HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 8:00 amElizabeth 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 savings
by HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 7:00 amBBC'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 amWith 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 scheme
by HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:56 amSally 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 Executive
by HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:55 amThe 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 CIPD
by HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 9:30 amIn 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 victims
by HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 8:00 amVictims 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 platform
by HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 7:50 amNHS 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 WFH
by HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 amOne 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 amDuolingo’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 access
by HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 amIT 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 amMeta’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 Architecture
by HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 7:26 amSara 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 profiles
by HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 amVirgin 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 holidays
by HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 8:00 amBosses 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
- Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, support and standards matter more than ever
by Carole Spiers on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 amThere 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 explore
by Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 9:18 amThe 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 workplaces
by Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 7:36 amThe 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 design
by Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 amThe 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 […]
- Study confirms that digital tools blur boundaries between work and personal life
by Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 amA new academic study confirms something you probably already know: digital tools are eroding the boundary between work and personal life. According to the new research, things are getting worse and we experience constantly growing psychological strain as a result of an always on working culture. The study, published in the International Journal of Electronic The post Study confirms that digital […]
- Challenge for workplace is balancing culture with the business’s need for speed and innovation
by Neil Franklin on April 15, 2026 at 7:47 amA new EU-funded study suggests that many European organisations are struggling to balance strong workplace culture with the need for speed and innovation. The Culture Compass 2026 report, developed by Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University and the Meet Your Purpose think tank, draws on responses from more than 540 managers and employees across The post Challenge for workplace is […]
- Recent events highlight a clear shift in how firms approach workplace strategy
by Neil Franklin on April 15, 2026 at 7:06 amTwo recent events hosted by HubStar in London and Amsterdam suggest there has been a shift in how organisations now approach workplace strategy, with a growing focus on three core priorities. The regular quarterly gatherings bring together senior leaders from corporate real estate, facilities management, HR, IT and workplace experience to discuss current challenges and The post Recent events […]
Leadership
- 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 pmBelieve 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 pmThe deal closes. The model works. The plan looks clean. But the first 90 days may tell a different story.
- ‘This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable’: Meta’s Plan to Track Employees’ Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash
by Sherin Shibu on April 22, 2026 at 5:55 pmMeta is installing tracking software on work computers, a move that was met with internal discomfort and skepticism.
- Flying Private Is Taking Off — And It’s No Longer Just for Celebrities
by Leo Zevin on April 22, 2026 at 5:30 pmInside 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 pmYou got the lead — now what? Here's what the companies that convert consistently do.
- Chicken Salad Chick Just Had a Record Quarter With Nearly 50% Growth — This Is What’s Driving It
by Jonathan Small on April 22, 2026 at 4:30 pmThe franchise awarded 52 new restaurant locations in Q1 2026, up nearly 50% from the same period last year.
- Why Growth Without Cash Flow Is a Fast Track to Failure
by Daniel Marcos on April 22, 2026 at 2:30 pmWhen business slows down, the real issue to solve is whether there is consistent cash flow without you.
- Polished Personas Are Out — Candid, Clear, Confident Leadership Is Redefining Power in the C-Suite
by Dr. Kyle Elliott on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 pmThese four questions will help you become a better leader known for clarity, confidence and real authority.
- How to Turn Everyday Employees Into Your Most Confident Leaders
by Aytekin Tank on April 22, 2026 at 12:00 pmGrowing a great leader doesn't happen automatically — it has to be consciously ingrained in your company's culture. Here's how I approach it.
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