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Jobs & HR
- Absenteeism | GP fit note system 'under huge strain' as employers urged to take more responsibilityby HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
The 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 warnsby HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 8:55 am
More than a third of workers say their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey...
- ‘Innovative’ | How Sky will blend external talent & internal mobility to drive business resilienceby HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 8:50 am
A quick-fire Q&A with Sky’s Group Director of Strategic Workforce & People Analytics on skills shifts, talent mobility, and why you should attend HR Grapevine Live 2026...
- 'Not an influence' | Google employee loses tribunal after alleging retaliation for reporting sexual commentsby HR Grapevine on March 12, 2026 at 8:40 am
A Google employee who reported inappropriate sexual comments made to a female client has lost her tribunal claims for whistleblowing detriment, victimisation and disability discrimination...
- Illusion of work | 'Keyboard jamming' - What can HR do when employees fake their productivity?by HR Grapevine on March 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
'Keyboard jamming' is back in the headlines. As new cases emerge, what should HR actually do to tackle fake productivity?
- 'Degraded & humiliated' | Race harassment victory for Irish employee over 'potato' & 'stupid Paddy' commentsby HR Grapevine on March 12, 2026 at 8:20 am
Tribunal finds employee was harassed by boss who repeatedly used derogatory terms based on her Irish heritage...
- 'Firmer patterns' | UK office attendance 'settling' at highest level since before pandemicby HR Grapevine on March 12, 2026 at 8:10 am
UK office attendance appears to be settling into a new pattern, with more than four in ten desks now occupied on an average day as employers continue to push staff back into workplaces...
- 'Serious concerns' | London Underground drivers set to strike over four-day week plansby HR Grapevine on March 12, 2026 at 8:00 am
The RMT union says the Underground has refused to negotiate amid 'serious concerns' about fatigue, safety and work-life balance...
- Big Interview | People Director, Browne Jacobson - 'A five year career break landed me a top role'by HR Grapevine on March 11, 2026 at 9:30 am
Shelley Sutton, Chief People Officer at Browne Jacobson talks careers, motherhood and HR in law for the latest in our series of 'The Big Interview'...
- 'Major gap' | 6 weeks' paternity leave for working dads could create £3bn in benefits to UKby HR Grapevine on March 11, 2026 at 9:20 am
Institute for Policy Research Policy Brief highlights economic and wellbeing benefits of extending provision of paternity leave...
- Neurodiversity | Police worker's sacking over sexualised jokes ruled unfair due to ADHD linkby HR Grapevine on March 11, 2026 at 9:10 am
An employment tribunal was critical of the police force's handling of complaints about sexualised messages from an employee to his colleagues...
- ‘Physical aggression’ | World's best restaurant Noma defends culture after bullying allegationsby HR Grapevine on March 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Noma has responded after allegations from former staff members that Head Chef René Redzepi subjected them to bullying, humiliation, and even physical attacks...
- Big Interview | Capital City College CPO: My mission to recruit, retain & inspire in further educationby HR Grapevine on March 10, 2026 at 9:45 am
Capital City College’s CPO, Trovene Hartley, says education is in her blood. And she’s stayed put because it continues to challenge her...
- 'Weak conditions' | Labour market stuck in 'low-hire, low-fire' limbo as firms hold back on recruitmentby HR Grapevine on March 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
UK businesses are continuing to hold back on hiring as economic uncertainty weighs on workforce decisions...
- Risk assessment | 2 in 3 firms not formally assessing workplace stress despite HSE scrutinyby HR Grapevine on March 10, 2026 at 8:50 am
UK businesses are overlooking a key health and safety risk despite increasing regulatory focus on workplace mental health, new data suggests...
- CPO, Zepz | Empathy to enterprise value: the modern HR mandate must stretch beyond 'employee concierge'by HR Grapevine on March 9, 2026 at 10:30 am
Justine Dinter, Chief People Officer at Zepz, takes to the CHRO Soapbox to explore the value HR teams must offer...
- ‘Physically demanding’ | First Bus to offer staff paid leave for IVF treatmentsby HR Grapevine on March 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
The transport operator’s Director of Employee Engagement said the coverage will lead to a ‘healthier, more engaged workforce’...
- Change programmes | How to shift from 'random acts of wellness' to a structured wellbeing strategyby HR Grapevine on March 9, 2026 at 8:50 am
Stella Gavinho, Group Head of Wellbeing at Entain, says that wellbeing measures won’t meaningfully impact absence or productivity unless employers change their approach...
- Equality | Motherhood still carries a career penalty, despite perceptions of progressby HR Grapevine on March 6, 2026 at 8:55 am
A new report finds men see the parenthood penalty as gender-neutral – despite 69% of women saying mothers are most negatively impacted by reduced visibility...
- Recognition | What Employee Appreciation Day says about modern recognitionby HR Grapevine on March 6, 2026 at 8:50 am
Employee Appreciation Day highlights a gap between praise and real support, as research shows workers want more meaningful wellbeing benefits...
- Opinion | BrewDog's founder says he's 'heartbroken' over firm's collapse, but staff have heard it beforeby HR Grapevine on March 6, 2026 at 8:45 am
James Watt says he is “heartbroken” over BrewDog’s collapse. But for many employees, his apology has arrived too late...
- Podcast | Director of Recruitment, Sainsbury's: Our new grad scheme will build essential future skillsby HR Grapevine on March 6, 2026 at 8:00 am
Martin Haywood, Director of Recruitment at Sainsbury’s, discusses the launch of Sainsbury’s ‘FutureMaker’ graduate training scheme...
- Strategy | How to improve your wellbeing strategy; the simple and effective wayby HR Grapevine on March 5, 2026 at 12:15 pm
You’ve got data galore; probably more than you can manage. You’ve got wellbeing benefits and services in place; probably more than you realise. Still, absence is on the increase and wellbeing remains intangible.
- IWD: | Five female leaders on the power of 'Give to Gain' this International Women's Dayby HR Grapevine on March 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
This year's International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on Sunday, 8th March. Since the first one was held in 1911, the day remains an important opportunity for elevating and amplifying the focus on gender equality...
- 'Thrive at work' | Government launches landmark gender pay gap & workplace menopause action plansby HR Grapevine on March 5, 2026 at 9:00 am
Large employers are being encouraged to publish action plans outlining how they will tackle gender pay gaps and support staff through menopause under new government proposals...
- Middle East conflict | Employees stranded overseas - what HR needs to know about pay & annual leaveby HR Grapevine on March 5, 2026 at 8:55 am
Hundreds of UK employees are stuck overseas. Employment lawyers explain the HR, pay and legal implications for employers...
- 'Hard work & commitment' | Tesco staff set for £134m share scheme payout as CPO highlights 'tangible reward' for frontline workersby HR Grapevine on March 5, 2026 at 8:50 am
More than 22,000 Tesco employees are due to benefit from the scheme this year after strong growth in the retailer’s share price...
- Big Interview | Director of TA, Morningstar: AI increases our efficiency & quality - but humans always own the judgmentby HR Grapevine on March 4, 2026 at 9:30 am
Morningstar’s Director of TA reveals how AI has improved recruiting efficiency without compromising governance or candidate experience...
- 'Staff were in bits' | Axed BrewDog employees learn their fate on 15-minute Teams call as 484 jobs lostby HR Grapevine on March 4, 2026 at 8:00 am
An employment lawyer has warned BrewDog’s mass redundancies could raise collective consultation risks after staff were told they’d lost their jobs in a 15-minute call...
- 'Mic fright' | Is WFH making young workers afraid of public speaking?by HR Grapevine on March 4, 2026 at 7:57 am
Younger generations are among the most anxious when it comes to public speaking. Research suggests remote working has played a part...
Workplace
- The British seem more worried about robots than anybody elseby Neil Franklin on March 12, 2026 at 9:18 am
British adults are more anxious about robots than people in any other major economy, according to a new global study which suggests the unease may stem from a lack of exposure to the technology in everyday life. The research, published by technology firm Hexagon, is based on a survey 18,000 people across nine countries for The post The British seem more worried about robots than anybody else […]
- AI users report stronger workplace connections, according to Gensler surveyby Neil Franklin on March 12, 2026 at 8:18 am
New research from Gensler suggests that employees who make the greatest use of artificial intelligence tools are also among the most connected to their colleagues, challenging assumptions that increased use of technology leads to more isolated ways of working. The firm’s 2026 Global Workplace Survey gathered responses from more than 16,400 office workers across 16 The post AI users report […]
- Reimagining inclusive washrooms for the modern workplaceby Freddie Steele on March 11, 2026 at 10:43 am
As businesses continue to encourage employees back to the office, Fitzroy of London is urging organisations to rethink one of the most overlooked yet impactful areas of workplace design: the commercial washroom. Long treated as purely functional and often clinical in appearance, washrooms present a powerful opportunity to create inclusive, uplifting spaces that support everyone The post […]
- Real estate sector showing resilience in spite of global volatilityby Neil Franklin on March 11, 2026 at 9:14 am
Improving market fundamentals and a rise in available capital are helping the global real estate sector as a new cycle begins. Inflation and interest rates are becoming more stable. Property values also appear to be recovering from recent lows, and investment activity is returning in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. However, uncertainty linked The post Real estate sector showing […]
- Rebuilding belonging: how offices can overcome loneliness by Louise Ioannou on March 9, 2026 at 12:18 pm
In the coming weeks it will be six years since the UK entered lockdown and working life changed overnight. While much has stabilised, the impact of the pandemic still shapes how people experience work, particularly when it comes to connection and belonging. Loneliness is widely recognised as a growing societal issue and government data shows The post Rebuilding belonging: how offices can […]
- Six weeks paternity allowance for self-employed and other dads could boost economy by £3 billionby Neil Franklin on March 9, 2026 at 8:23 am
Introducing a new six-week paternity allowance to support self employed and ‘worker’ fathers would generate a series of benefits worth nearly £3 billion per year to the UK, research has found. The proposal, published in a new Institute for Policy Research (IPR) policy brief, argues that providing paid leave for self-employed and worker fathers – The post Six weeks paternity allowance for […]
- Most people managers would prefer not to manage peopleby Neil Franklin on March 9, 2026 at 8:13 am
More than two-thirds of managers would rather not be managers at all, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture. According to the poll, 69 percent of team leaders in frontline sectors across the UK and Ireland would prefer not to manage people if there was no impact to their salary or benefits. Younger generations The post Most people managers would prefer not to manage people […]
Leadership
- After Her Sister’s Tragic Death, This Teacher Turned Tip Money Into a $20 Kindness Challenge — Now It’s a Nonprofit Reaching 425 Kidsby Sherin Shibu on March 13, 2026 at 2:54 pm
The challenge began as one class project funded with her late sister’s tip money, and has since grown into a nonprofit.
- Gen Z Parents Are ‘Career Co-Piloting’ Their Kids — Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salariesby Jonathan Small on March 13, 2026 at 2:45 pm
A survey of 1,001 Gen Z workers reveals the surprising extent of parental involvement in early career decisions, from resumes to workplace visits.
- Meta Is Delaying Its ‘Superintelligent’ AI Model After Performance Issuesby Jonathan Small on March 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Mark Zuckerberg has invested billions in AI, but Meta's latest model isn't keeping pace with OpenAI and Google.
- Google Maps Makes Its Biggest Navigation Update in Over a Decade — What This Means for Your Next Driveby Jonathan Small on March 13, 2026 at 1:15 pm
The company is adding AI-powered 'Ask Maps' and 'Immersive Navigation' to your travel experience.
- The Least Expensive ‘Business Card’ You’ll Ever Have: $19 EmailSignatures for Lifeby Entrepreneur Store on March 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm
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- Real Estate Market Transparency Hasn’t Made Housing More Affordable — Here’s the Problem (and How to Solve It)by Patrick Hagerty on March 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm
As transaction costs remain opaque and misaligned, the next wave of real estate tech is being shaped by pricing clarity and fairer economic models.
- AI Will Make Shopping Easier — But That’s Why Top Brands Should Remain Humanby Antonia Hock on March 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
Here's how the wrong AI strategies are leading retail to a crisis point and what luxury brands (in particular) can do to course correct now.
- Why Most Businesses Are Invisible to AI — and What They’re Missingby Jason Barnard on March 13, 2026 at 5:00 am
Most businesses chase AI visibility in the wrong places, ignoring the overlooked signals that actually build trust and authority.
- Most Entrepreneurs Are Using AI Wrong. Here’s a Simple 3-Step Fixby Jason Barnard on March 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Most entrepreneurs think they have an AI problem, but the real issue is how they structure their requests — and fixing it can save hours of frustration.
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