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Jobs & HR
- 'Not part of the job' | 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past year, some by colleagues & managersby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:58 am
Union figurehead says “ministers must prioritise HSE funding to keep workers safe”...
- 'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditationby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:55 am
The 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 schemeby HR Grapevine on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
James 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 am
Job 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 am
The 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 marketby HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:59 am
Unemployment 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 absenceby HR Grapevine on April 21, 2026 at 6:56 am
TfL 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 bossesby HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
7,622 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 am
Our 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 costsby HR Grapevine on April 20, 2026 at 7:00 am
New data reveals who is being squeezed out of the UK’s changing jobs market...
- Podcast | CPO, emagine: Diversity beyond targets & building C-suite calibrationby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 8:00 am
Elizabeth 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 savingsby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 7:00 am
BBC'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 am
With 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 schemeby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:56 am
Sally 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 Executiveby HR Grapevine on April 17, 2026 at 6:55 am
The 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 CIPDby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 9:30 am
In 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 victimsby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 8:00 am
Victims 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 platformby HR Grapevine on April 16, 2026 at 7:50 am
NHS 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 WFHby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 am
One 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 am
Duolingo’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 accessby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 am
IT 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 am
Meta’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 Architectureby HR Grapevine on April 15, 2026 at 7:26 am
Sara 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 profilesby HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Virgin 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 holidaysby HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 8:00 am
Bosses cited sustained workload pressures and a long-standing agreement to defer leave as reasons why a Commercial Manager accrued 827 days of unused holiday...
- Flexible working | WFH-related employment tribunals fall for first time since pandemic amid return-to-office pushby HR Grapevine on April 14, 2026 at 7:50 am
Experts suggest that a tighter jobs market, remote-friendly companies, and the day-one right to flexible working may be behind the surprising reduction...
- ‘Toxic’ | Dan Walker, ITN taken to tribunal over sexism, racism, & bullying claims at Channel 5by HR Grapevine on April 13, 2026 at 9:30 am
Walker has denied all accusations of misogyny and bullying made against him ahead of a forthcoming employment tribunal...
- Under pressure | How HR can prove its worth in an era of cutsby HR Grapevine on April 13, 2026 at 8:30 am
Slashed HR budgets mean that the profession is working harder then ever before to justify its worth. HR Grapevine spoke to the experts about the ways it can justify its existence...
- Wilson Learning | What AI Is Giving Your Business - and What It Might Be Taking Awayby HR Grapevine on April 10, 2026 at 3:20 pm
AI is now embedded in how organisations work, learn, and deliver results. But the real question for business leaders is not how...
- CHRO strategy | Wellbeing, AI & the future of jobs: Key highlights from HR Grapevine Live 2026by HR Grapevine on April 10, 2026 at 10:30 am
At HR Grapevine Live 2026, CHROs and people leaders from BT, KFC, Deloitte, PwC, Virgin, and many more took to the stage to share their latest advice on the biggest challenges facing HR...
Workplace
- Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, support and standards matter more than everby Carole Spiers on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am
There 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 exploreby Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 9:18 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 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 workplacesby Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 7:36 am
The 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 designby Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 am
The 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 lifeby Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
A 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 innovationby Neil Franklin on April 15, 2026 at 7:47 am
A 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 strategyby Neil Franklin on April 15, 2026 at 7:06 am
Two 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
- Here’s What Happens When Your Business Stops Being What You Do — and Becomes Who You Areby Saahil Mehta on April 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Many founders don't realize when their identity becomes tied to their business — until stepping away starts to feel uncomfortable. Here's why that shift happens and what it quietly costs.
- 6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Isby Elisette Carlson on April 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
From recovery protocols and nutrition to purpose and mental resilience, these books deliver actionable frameworks entrepreneurs can use today
- How to Show Up With Kindness, Even When Entrepreneurship Leaves You Overwhelmedby DeAnna Spoerl on April 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Don't let the demands of entrepreneurship cost you your kindness. Here are three ways to reset.
- This Startup CEO Conducts Job Interviews on Sundays. Candidates Say It’s a ‘Huge Relief’ — Here’s Whyby Sherin Shibu on April 21, 2026 at 5:47 pm
Legal startup Crosby began offering interviews on Sundays and found that candidates had an unexpected reaction to it.
- How Smart Business Owners Unintentionally Demotivate Great Teamsby Saahil Mehta on April 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Here's how small gaps in clarity, recognition and attention can unintentionally demotivate even the strongest teams.
- Forget Follower Counts — If Your Audience Isn’t Interacting, Your Brand Is Just an Expensive Illusionby Tonia Ryan on April 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
It's time to stop obsessing over vanity metrics and start measuring what truly indicates brand health.
- Avoid These Sleep Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Performanceby Philip Blackett on April 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Sleep is often treated as optional in entrepreneurship — something to sacrifice in pursuit of growth.
- How to Build a Business That Can Be Taken Apart and Rebuilt in a Weekendby Murali Nethi on April 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The "Lego" strategy shows how to design a business as modular, interchangeable parts — so you can unplug, swap or rebuild systems like marketing, operations or sales without breaking the whole company.
- How to Rebuild Brand Trust After a PR Crisisby Emily Reynolds on April 21, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Brand trust is everything these days. When you've got it, you need to prioritize holding on to it above almost everything else. When you're at risk of losing it, you must take strategic, honesty-based actions to reinstate it.
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