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Jobs & HR
- Podcast | CPO, SUSE: How we're helping our over-50s discover new career paths
by HR Grapevine on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 amSUSE’s Futureselves programme is a specialised L&D pathway targeted at the company’s over-50s as they near the later stages of their careers...
- Glasgow 2026 | 'Exceptional' L&D & employee volunteers: How Allwyn UK will power a 'world-class' Commonwealth Games
by HR Grapevine on January 23, 2026 at 7:34 amNational Lottery operator Allwyn UK will support the recruitment and training of over 3,000 volunteers behind the delivery of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games...
- All smiles | How The Goring Hotel built the 'world's happiest workplace'
by HR Grapevine on January 22, 2026 at 10:30 amThe Goring Hotel has recently been named the 'world's happiest workplace'. HR Grapevine spoke to the iconic hotel to find out how it delivers the envious duo of happy guests and happy staff...
- Compliance | Absence, disability and reasonable adjustments: The view from an employment lawyer
by HR Grapevine on January 22, 2026 at 10:00 amFear and disconnection seem to reside at the heart of the combined problems of rising absence and ill-health related economic inactivity in the UK.
- ‘Biggest challenge’ | Employees demand Ozempic - and want their bosses to pay
by HR Grapevine on January 22, 2026 at 8:00 amAs demand for Ozempic et al soars, two-fifths of workers believe their employer should offer coverage for weight loss drugs...
- 'False remarks' | Colleague mocked lecturer's disabilities and fabricated racism allegation, tribunal told
by HR Grapevine on January 22, 2026 at 7:32 amA college psychology lecturer has secured a £177,000 tribunal award after an employment tribunal found a colleague mocked her disabilities and fabricated a claim that she had made racist remarks...
- Case study | The Co-op is doubling down on apprenticeships - and it's paying off
by HR Grapevine on January 21, 2026 at 10:00 amAs higher-level apprenticeship starts face a turbulent time ahead, one organisation – The Co-op – is beating the drum for management-level apprenticeship schemes...
- 'Closed mind' | The flawed probe into a black nurse accused of sleeping at work that interviewed only white staff
by HR Grapevine on January 21, 2026 at 8:00 amA disciplinary probe into allegations that a black nurse had slept on night shifts was fundamentally flawed after managers interviewed only white members of staff and failed to speak to black colleagues who were on shift, a tribunal heard...
- Botox & Jeeps | Is this company's reward strategy 'unhinged' - or perfect perks personalisation?
by HR Grapevine on January 21, 2026 at 7:43 am'I want people to feel engaged and excited at work,' says CEO Marcus Willis - 'this is the best way I know how'...
- Nailing it | Building a magnetic employer brand in a crowded market
by HR Grapevine on January 20, 2026 at 10:00 amA new year triggers job searches and employers that want to scoop the best will benefit from a positive employer brand but if yours needs a glow-up then take note of what the experts suggest to get it back on track...
- ‘School for Government’ | Civil service launches L&D scheme - will it solve performance pains?
by HR Grapevine on January 20, 2026 at 8:00 amWith ministers set to launch the ‘School For Government,’ can training on AI & leadership skills help drive efficiency and performance...
- 'Demoralising' | Jobseekers duped by 'ghost' roles that don't exist, with younger candidates hit hardest
by HR Grapevine on January 20, 2026 at 7:58 amA new report has revealed shocking findings that ‘ghost jobs’ - roles advertised but not genuinely being recruited for - have become more widespread, with younger workers hit hardest...
- ONS latest | UK jobs market stuck in the slow lane as employers hesitate on pay rises & long-term hiring
by HR Grapevine on January 20, 2026 at 7:49 amIf today’s labour market figures feel familiar, that’s because they are. The latest ONS data shows a jobs market that is neither falling off a cliff nor gathering much momentum...
- 'Skills that matter most' | Lloyds Banking Group to train all 67,000 staff to be AI-literate by end of the year
by HR Grapevine on January 20, 2026 at 7:47 amLloyds Banking Group has launched a new internal AI Academy with an ambitious plan to make its entire workforce AI-literate by the end of 2026...
- Agility | Streamlining your job architecture for a skills-based approach
by HR Grapevine on January 19, 2026 at 5:00 pmSkills transformation can only be truly effective if the job foundations are solid.
- Big Interview | What happens when an 80-year-old firm hires its first Chief People Officer
by HR Grapevine on January 19, 2026 at 10:00 amAccountancy firm, Gerald Edelman, has just appointed its first ever CPO. So what does a new chief people officer do to get their feet under the desk?...
- 'Cultural disconnect' | What must HR change now to stop women's careers stalling
by HR Grapevine on January 19, 2026 at 8:00 amAt a time when many employers are worried about retention, burnout and the strength of their leadership pipelines, a new report paints a picture of women who are ambitious & adaptable, yet increasingly constrained by the environments they work in...
- Give up the gimmick | Is it time HR finally ditched 'Blue Monday' for good?
by HR Grapevine on January 19, 2026 at 7:58 amIf we already accept that Blue Monday is pseudoscience, is continuing to reference it actually helping the long-term cause of workplace wellbeing, or quietly undermining it?
- ‘Sham case’ | Letby trust CEO awarded £1.4m payout after unfair dismissal tribunal
by HR Grapevine on January 19, 2026 at 7:57 amThe BMA hailed Dr Susan Gilby’s bravery, but called for a ‘radical change’ in how whistleblowers are protected in the NHS...
- Single-sex spaces | NHS trust discriminated against nurses over transgender changing room policy, tribunal rules
by HR Grapevine on January 16, 2026 at 3:30 pmA dramatic ruling on single-sex spaces, but one unlikely to provide any guidance or clarity for other employers, an employment law expert warns...
- 'Colossal impact' | 'Weapon of mass destruction of jobs' - Sadiq Khan's AI warning divides business leaders
by HR Grapevine on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 amLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has warned that artificial intelligence risks becoming “a weapon of mass destruction of jobs” if its development is allowed to race ahead without sufficient oversight...
- 'Calling for certainty' | Landmark whistleblowing case heads to Supreme Court in bid to end years of legal confusion
by HR Grapevine on January 16, 2026 at 8:50 amHR teams are watching closely as a whistleblowing case reaches the Supreme Court, promising long-awaited clarity on dismissal claims...
- Wellbeing | Feeling Unsafe Getting to Work: The Growing Workplace Wellbeing Issue Employers Can't Ignore
by HR Grapevine on January 15, 2026 at 11:58 amTesco recently made national headlines by offering its 300,000 UK employees free access to a personal safety app to support...
- Hybrid mentoring | Expert insights for International Mentoring Day
by HR Grapevine on January 15, 2026 at 10:30 amCan you mentor effectively across a screen? HR Grapevine spoke to the experts to understand the new e-landscape of mentoring in a hybrid workforce...
- Compliance | What does the government's digital ID U-turn mean for HR and right to work checks?
by HR Grapevine on January 15, 2026 at 9:00 amThe UK government has dropped its controversial plan to make digital identity cards compulsory proof of the right to work, marking a significant policy reversal after widespread criticism from across business and legal communities...
- ‘Human creators’ | Warhammer maker Games Workshop bans staff from using AI
by HR Grapevine on January 15, 2026 at 8:55 amAn internal policy bans Games Workshop employees from using AI or AI-generated content during design processes...
- ‘Stronger guardrails’ | Can The Traitors really teach employers about unconscious bias?
by HR Grapevine on January 14, 2026 at 2:00 pmSeries four of The Traitors has once again thrown up suggestions that unconscious racial bias unfairly impacts the game...
- Big Interview | Meet the HR Director who also runs his firm's communications team
by HR Grapevine on January 14, 2026 at 10:30 amSevern Trent’s Neil Morrison combines his Group Human Resources Director role with being the company’s communications director too. He says he only spends 40% of his time on pure HR – but that’s fine...
- 'Slip of the tongue' | Worker wins disability discrimination claim after unintentionally misgendering colleague
by HR Grapevine on January 14, 2026 at 9:00 amA university turned to its inclusion handbook after an employee was misgendered. It ended with them losing an employment tribunal against the very worker they intended to discipline…
- Reputation risk | Council worker's racist video rant is a lesson for all HR leaders on social media policies
by HR Grapevine on January 14, 2026 at 8:50 amWhen an employee’s personal views are aired publicly while visibly representing their employer, HR teams are often left weighing reputational risk against fair disciplinary process...
Workplace
- Surface Design Show 2026 champions the next generation of material innovators
by Neil Franklin on January 19, 2026 at 12:31 pmSurface Design Show 2026 reaffirms its commitment to nurturing emerging design talent, placing material innovation, sustainability and future-focused thinking firmly at the heart of the show. Through its ongoing partnerships with the Royal College of Art, the Green Grads initiative and for the first time the Emerging Talent category within the Surface Design Show Awards, The post Surface Design […]
- Forget all the talk of Blue Monday; work is still (largely) good for us
by Mark Eltringham on January 19, 2026 at 6:06 amSo here it is. Blue Monday. Today. Officially the most depressing day of the year. We say ‘officially’, but like the idea of ‘Body Odour’ its common usage hides the fact that it was originally created as part of a PR campaign, in this case one for Sky’s travel channel in 2005. The whole idea The post Forget all the talk of Blue Monday; work is still (largely) good for us appeared first […]
- Beating Blue Monday: International Workplace launches free occupational health and wellbeing training for SMEs
by Freddie Steele on January 18, 2026 at 6:50 pmInternational Workplace is doing its bit to ease the New Year’s blues today by equipping small businesses with the tools to champion mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday in January each year – is often cited as the most challenging day of the year for the UK workforce. The post Beating Blue Monday: International Workplace launches free […]
- Major surge in people working past retirement age … matched by rise in age discrimination claims
by Neil Franklin on January 15, 2026 at 11:00 amNew research by specialist employment law firm Littler, based on 2024-25 data from HM Revenue & Customs, suggests there has been a 12 percent rise in the number of people working past retirement age over the past five years up from 1.39 million in the year to March 31 2020-21 to 1.56 million in the The post Major surge in people working past retirement age … matched by rise in age […]
- New research highlights entrenched UK regional inequalities and policy hurdles
by Neil Franklin on January 15, 2026 at 10:21 amNew analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and partner universities suggests regional inequalities across the UK remain deep, persistent and shaped by a combination of economic, social and mobility factors, according to a symposium of research published this month. Researchers say disparities in earnings, productivity, educational opportunity and life outcomes continue to vary The […]
- Furniture industry invited to explore how sustainability can drive commercial success
by Neil Franklin on January 14, 2026 at 9:17 amThe Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is inviting furniture and furnishings professionals to attend ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’, a one-day industry event focused on turning environmental responsibility into commercial opportunity. Taking place on Thursday 19 March (11:00am – 4:00pm) at Furniture Makers’ […]
- The coming year will see a recalibration of the workplace, report suggests
by Neil Franklin on January 14, 2026 at 9:00 amWORKTECH Academy has published a new trends report setting out what it describes as the key forces reshaping work, workplace and workforce strategy in 2026. The report, The World of Work in 2026, claims to identify twenty trends grouped into four “megatrends”: Human Performance Reset, Workplaces Without Walls, Sustainable Growth and Back to Basics. Together, The post The coming year will see […]
Leadership
- When Your Employees Go Viral — Here's How Leaders Should Really Respond
by Jeff Helfgott on January 23, 2026 at 9:00 pmA viral moment can make or break a brand — but only if leadership lets it.
- I Hid Behind My Brand for a Decade. Here's How I Unlocked Real Growth When I Became the Face of It.
by Bryanne DeGoede on January 23, 2026 at 7:00 pmWhy hiding behind your brand feels safe — and why it's quietly capping your growth in a trust-driven economy.
- All Founders Use the Same 5-Step AI Privacy Playbook — But Most Haven't Discovered This Crucial 6th Step
by Noman Shah on January 23, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe standard AI privacy playbook protects data after it leaves your environment. Here's how to protect it before it ever does.
- Entrepreneurs Can Upgrade Their Content Creation Strategy With AI-Powered Efficiency Thanks to This Tool
by Entrepreneur Store on January 23, 2026 at 5:00 pmRevamp, create, and schedule content in just a few clicks.
- TikTok Finally Has a Deal. Here's Who Just Bought 80% of the App.
by Jonathan Small on January 23, 2026 at 4:50 pmThe agreement ends a six-year legal battle that saw the app banned by Congress and nearly shut down this month.
- Getting a Divorce? Don't Rush It. Why Speed Is the Most Expensive Decision You'll Make
by Hossein Berenji on January 23, 2026 at 4:30 pmRushing a divorce might feel like relief in the moment, but it often leads to decisions you'll pay for long after it's over.
- Elon Musk Says He's an Alien — But Thinks Humanity Might Be Alone in the Universe
by Jonathan Small on January 23, 2026 at 4:27 pmAt Davos, the billionaire said his belief that "it might only be us" in the cosmos drives Tesla, SpaceX, and his vision for humanity's future.
- Amazon Is Cutting 30,000 Corporate Jobs — And a Big Wave Starts Next Week
by Jonathan Small on January 23, 2026 at 3:15 pmCEO Andy Jassy says the company has "too much bureaucracy."
- How I Learned to Lead With Renewed Purpose After Burnout — and Actually Feel Energized
by Christina Asare on January 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmBurnout sneaks in quietly through late nights, missed family moments and the slow loss of joy in what once inspired us. Here's how to find your purpose again.
- The CFO Agenda for 2026: How Finance Leaders Win the Efficiency War with AI
by Entrepreneur Events on January 23, 2026 at 2:35 pmJoin us for this free webinar.
- I Walked Away From Hustle Culture. Niching Down Changed My Business
by Trevor Rappleye on January 23, 2026 at 2:30 pmHustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.
- Busy Entrepreneurs are Turning Screen Time Into Learning Time With This Streaming Service
by Entrepreneur Store on January 23, 2026 at 2:00 pmKeep your brain sharp even when you're off the clock.
- Reinventing a Successful Product Could Actually Destroy It — Try This Measured Approach Instead
by Aytekin Tank on January 23, 2026 at 1:00 pmLeaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn't ask for is a recipe for disaster. Here's my advice on how to reinvent your product the right way.
- How Frustrated Customers Shaped the Way I Run My Business
by Trevor Rappleye on January 22, 2026 at 9:00 pmMy first job taught me lessons about customer experience that shaped every business decision I've made since.
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