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
- Big Interview | CPO, Envisage Dental - 'Our job is to make sure they have the right qualifications, but also the right people skills'by HR Grapevine on June 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Emily Franklin started her working life in hospitality, cleaning rooms and learning how people like to be treated. Twenty years later she's applying exactly the same principle - just with a rather bigger team...
- 'Backing ambitious firms' | Visa costs reimbursed & 'concierge' support unveiled to help UK firms attract global talentby HR Grapevine on June 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
Government plans to reimburse visa costs and offer bespoke support to high-growth firms have been welcomed, but questions remain about how many employers will qualify...
- PwC report | UK gender pay gaps continue to narrow as focus shifts from reporting to actionby HR Grapevine on June 11, 2026 at 6:55 am
The UK’s gender pay gap continues to narrow, according to PwC’s latest analysis, with another year of steady progress...
- Sickies & warnings | World Cup 2026 - are employers missing a morale open goal?by HR Grapevine on June 10, 2026 at 3:08 pm
The World Cup has prompted many warnings for employers, from surging sickies to TV licensing headaches – but is this mindset wide of the target...
- Diversity and Inclusion | Has DEI lost its way? One HR veteran says inclusion needs a resetby HR Grapevine on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
The former global vice president of colleague attraction and inclusion at Burberry says DEI went to the extreme. Now he says it needs pulling back...
- 'Pivotal moment' | Could paid Carer's Leave be on the horizon? Government seeks views on new rightsby HR Grapevine on June 10, 2026 at 7:00 am
Ministers have launched a major review of workplace support for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether a right to paid Carer’s Leave could help more people stay in work...
- 'Real impact' | Lloyds boosts family leave support with National Living Wage pay guaranteeby HR Grapevine on June 10, 2026 at 6:58 am
The new policy aims to give employees greater financial security during maternity, adoption and shared parental leave...
- 'Sense of urgency' | The 'doomjobbing' trend that sees candidates firing off applications in bulkby HR Grapevine on June 10, 2026 at 6:50 am
Nearly half of jobseekers are applying for roles without fully reading the job descriptions...
- Big Interview | Head of Talent, Institute of Cancer Research - 'I'm the head of department but also an apprentice'by HR Grapevine on June 9, 2026 at 8:30 am
Find out how Head of Talent, Jesse Stratton, combines learning and seniority in the latest of our Big Interview series...
- 'Purely subjective' | Cleared or crossed a line? Victoria Derbyshire case highlights the challenge of workplace bullying claimsby HR Grapevine on June 9, 2026 at 7:00 am
After star presenter was cleared of wrongdoing, an HR expert warns that perceptions of unacceptable behaviour can be highly subjective...
- 'Left behind' | Government launches AI bootcamps & jobs 'alliance' to tackle youth unemployment, but digital access concerns remainby HR Grapevine on June 9, 2026 at 6:58 am
Industry leaders have welcomed the plans, but warn that digital poverty could prevent many young people from benefiting...
- Burnout | 3 in 5 HR pros consider switching careers as workload pressures mountby HR Grapevine on June 9, 2026 at 6:52 am
Nearly half a working day is lost each week to inefficient systems, as HR teams struggle with fragmented tools, manual processes and constantly shifting priorities...
- AI | Work, Reinvented: Defining the Human-AI Partnershipby HR Grapevine on June 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
The future of work is built on a powerful human-AI partnership.
- AI | How AI Will Redraw the Org Chartby HR Grapevine on June 8, 2026 at 9:45 am
(It’s not the way you think!) How we’ll move from structured box org charts to connected, people-centred organisations.
- Leadership | From Upskilling to Adoption: A Leader's Guideby HR Grapevine on June 8, 2026 at 9:30 am
With AI shifting the world of work, it’s never been more important to upskill your workforce.
- 'Not just any career' | M&S launches new leadership training scheme for 1,000 youngsters - with no degree requiredby HR Grapevine on June 8, 2026 at 7:00 am
Six-month training scheme will get young people on to the first rung of the leadership ladder, with the opportunity to progress and build a long-term career...
- 'Clear boundaries' | Can employers ban political & religious symbols at work? HR experts weigh in after NHS badge controversyby HR Grapevine on June 8, 2026 at 6:59 am
Experts have warned that blanket bans on political & religious symbols raise far more complex legal and cultural questions...
- 'Youth employment drought' | Young people locked out of work as starter jobs halve in a decade, new study warnsby HR Grapevine on June 5, 2026 at 8:00 am
The UK is facing a growing youth employment crisis, with more than one million young people now out of work, education or training and entry-level job opportunities shrinking at an alarming rate, according to a major new report...
- Job cuts | 1 in 3 employers likely to make redundancies by January 2027by HR Grapevine on June 5, 2026 at 7:55 am
A third of employers are likely to make staff redundancies by the start of next year, a new survey has found...
- 'Implementation gap' | AI acceptance on the rise, but workers remain overwhelmed and unsupportedby HR Grapevine on June 4, 2026 at 9:15 am
Researchers say HR must play a critical role in closing the AI skills gap...
- Case Study | How to build a workplace where neurodiverse employees truly thriveby HR Grapevine on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 am
Cathy Donnelly, Chief People Officer at Everway explains how employers can benefit from different minds while building inclusive workplaces...
- Discrimination law | Sharp rise in 'protected beliefs' tribunal cases puts HR on noticeby HR Grapevine on June 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
Cases relating to gender-critical views, climate change, politics and anti-vax beliefs are on the rise...
- Key to wellbeing | Timpson expands employee mental health support with personalised therapy schemeby HR Grapevine on June 4, 2026 at 7:55 am
The retailer is looking to make wellbeing support more accessible and effective for its workforce...
- Employment Rights | Menopause is already on your agenda, whether you have acknowledged it or notby HR Grapevine on June 3, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Menopause is showing up in your absence data, your retention rates and your gender pay gap reporting.
- Crisis consumption loop | Is negative news coverage making your staff less productive?by HR Grapevine on June 3, 2026 at 9:30 am
Bad news on the telly isn’t just depressing, it’s causing a drop in motivation and productivity, according to HR maven Chris Roebuck...
- Gov consultation | Zero-hours contract reforms could create 'more rather than less insecure employment', HR experts warnby HR Grapevine on June 3, 2026 at 8:00 am
HR leaders have welcomed efforts to tackle insecure work, but fear it could create fresh compliance burdens...
- 'Psychological strain' | HR teams are struggling, and too few feel supported, major wellbeing report findsby HR Grapevine on June 3, 2026 at 7:55 am
New research paints a concerning picture of the mental health challenges facing the HR profession...
- Stress | Who supports HR? Inside a profession struggling to copeby HR Grapevine on June 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
One year on from research findings that showed HR professionals feel broken, very little has changed, reports Peter Crush...
- NEET crisis | Former M&S Chief Exec to spearhead government drive to help young people into workby HR Grapevine on June 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn...
- Shifting market | Permanent jobs become harder to find as 1 in 4 firms turn to freelance & contractorsby HR Grapevine on June 2, 2026 at 7:55 am
With full-time hiring growing in cost, many businesses are looking for alternative options...
Workplace
- London could generate £76bn boost to UK economy through ‘frontier industries’, says PwCby Neil Franklin on June 8, 2026 at 7:28 am
London could help generate an additional £76 billion a year for the UK economy by 2030 if productivity growth in finance, technology, and science and research industries is accelerated, according to a new report from PwC. The consultancy’s Grow London report argues that the capital is well positioned to support growth in what it describes The post London could generate £76bn boost to UK […]
- Issue 19 of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to exploreby Neil Franklin on June 8, 2026 at 6:45 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 Issue 19 of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to […]
- Optimizing your environment: principles from workplace to homeby Freddie Steele on June 8, 2026 at 6:34 am
It’s pretty amazing how the secrets to a productive, low-stress workplace are often the same ones that make a home feel restful and clear, even for public sector management. Think about it: an office set up for focus and efficiency isn’t all that different from a home designed for relaxation. Once you get these basic The post Optimizing your environment: principles from workplace to home […]
- Growing demand drive City of London prime office rents to narrow gap with West Endby Neil Franklin on June 5, 2026 at 7:29 am
Prime office rents in the City of London have continued to rise, bringing them closer to levels traditionally associated with the capital’s West End as demand for high quality workspace outpaces supply. New figures from Savills show that average prime rents in the City reached £130.80 per square foot during the first quarter of 2026. The post Growing demand drive City of London prime office […]
- Is being back in the office making you desk bound?by Helen Beebe on June 1, 2026 at 1:08 pm
Most UK offices were not designed with movement in mind. They were designed to fit as many people as possible into a given space, keep overheads manageable and ensure everyone had somewhere to plug in a laptop. According to the British Medical Bulletin, UK office workers spend up to three quarters of their day sitting. The post Is being back in the office making you desk bound? appeared first on […]
- What does Gen Z really think about AI? Boooooo!by Stephanie Fitzgerald on May 27, 2026 at 2:39 pm
I regularly meet with CEOs and Board members and the conversation always comes around to the same topic: how can we attract new talent? C-Suite upwards are borderline-obsessed by how to recruit and retain younger employees, eager to harness their energy, enthusiasm and the total lack of work-life boundaries that will come with experience. When The post What does Gen Z really think about AI? […]
- People impressed by corporate bullshit tend to make worse decisionsby Neil Franklin on May 27, 2026 at 12:18 pm
Employees who respond positively to management jargon and corporate buzzwords may be less effective at analytical thinking and workplace decision-making, according to new research from Cornell University. The study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, examined how office workers reacted to what researchers describe as “corporate bullshit” – abstract, […]
Leadership
- How to Protect Your Email ROI in a Tight Economy (and the One Mistake You Need to Stop Making)by Liviu Tanase on June 12, 2026 at 9:00 pm
If you want email to keep driving revenue, you need to protect it like any other business asset. Here's how.
- He Took a ‘Mythical Unicorn Job’ Working As Amazon’s Chief Meteorologist. Most People Don’t Even Know He Exists.by Sherin Shibu on June 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Most don’t realize Amazon has a Chief Meteorologist — or how central the role is to operations.
- Five Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2026 IFA World Franchise Showby Entrepreneur Staff on June 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Thousands of prospective franchisees will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to network, connect, and meet with hundreds of premium franchises from around the world. Here’s why this event is a must-attend.
- Coffee Built The Industrial Revolution, Yerba Madre Wants To Build The Regenerative Revolution by Leo Zevin on June 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Backed by Roberto Carlos and Lionel Messi’s viral bodyguard Yassine Cheuko, Yerba Madre is leveraging the 2026 FIFA World Cup to bring yerba mate into the American mainstream as an alternative to coffee and energy drinks.
- Why Great Products Still Fail — What I Learned After Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Brandby Jake Karls on June 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Attention isn’t something you get by building a great product — it’s something you earn by consistently showing up and making your story recognizable in a world where most businesses stay invisible.
- 3 Reasons Founders Delay Forming an LLC — And Why It Exposes Them to Personal Lawsuits and Liabilityby Arjun Mahadevan on June 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Entrepreneurs spend countless hours refining their pitch, product and brand, yet many overlook the legal foundation that supports the business until long after risk has already arrived.
- How I Hire and Build Teams That Don’t Fall Apart Under Pressureby Jonathan Hung on June 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Founders often focus on product and fundraising, but long-term companies are built by putting the right people in the right roles and addressing misalignment early.
- The Branding Mistake That Makes Every Marketing Campaign Work Harder Than It Shouldby Goran Paun on June 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A scattered brand identity can weaken even strong campaigns. The fix starts with building a connected brand system. Here's how.
- How to Stay Effective at Work When Leadership Fatigue Sets Inby Gloria St. Martin-Lowry on June 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm
When relentless pressure shrinks your thinking, these three strategies can help you reclaim mental clarity and lead with intention.
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