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
- ‘Open conversations’ | How pay transparency is helping Specsavers tackle inequities - and attract female talentby HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 9:00 am
Specsavers’ Director of Reward and Policy says that since advertising salaries, the percentage of women who apply for its vacancies has nearly doubled...
- Signposting | Millions are missing out on work perks they're entitled toby HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 8:55 am
Wellbeing, lifestyle and learning and development benefits are among the most overlooked, HR leaders reveal...
- 'Tech-related stress' | NHS digital transformation was meant to ease pressure on staff - it may be doing the oppositeby HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 8:50 am
Stress from the introduction of digital technologies across the NHS is “significantly” associated with emotional exhaustion among nurses, as well as the risk of burnout, a new study has concluded...
- Managing on | The menopause penalty - the high cost of losing mid-life womenby HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
UK Plc is losing women to the menopause in droves - with legislation now mandated to put in place improved supports, now is the time to turn to action.
- Youth jobs grant | Government offers cash incentives to employers hiring young unemployed peopleby HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
Government to pay firms £3,000 per hire as youth unemployment nears one million, with HR experts backing incentives but warning on job quality and delivery...
- 'New territory' | 7 in 10 workers lack proper AI training - and admit they're 'experimenting'by HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 8:55 am
New research reveals a widening skills gap as experimentation replaces education in UK workplaces...
- ‘Unfair stereotypes’ | Be like McDonald's: Why employers must rethink their view on hiring young peopleby HR Grapevine on March 17, 2026 at 8:50 am
McDonald’s UK&I employs over 100,000 people under 25, with one in three of its managers under the age of 25...
- Interview panic | What 756,000 Google searches reveal about candidate anxietyby HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
"What questions should I ask the interviewer?" This query receives a staggering 17,520 average monthly searches. HR Grapevine asks the experts what HR can learn from candidate interview anxiety...
- Health | HR's role in risk assessments - and why it's time to take a second lookby HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 9:25 am
Risk assessments rarely sit at the top of anyone’s to-do list...
- 'Sensible' | Government 'pauses' plans for race & disability pay gap lawsuitsby HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
Ministers reportedly delay reforms that would have allowed workers to challenge unequal pay linked to race or disability...
- 'Concerning reading' | NHS staff report increasing pressure on staffing levels, wellbeing & engagementby HR Grapevine on March 16, 2026 at 8:50 am
A new survey of NHS staff shows worsening workforce experiences across several areas, including staffing levels, wellbeing, and engagement...
- 'Curveballs' | Motherhood: The ultimate unwritten leadership development manualby HR Grapevine on March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
Three CPOs share what motherhood has taught them and how they are honing their parenting skills for use in their HR day job...
- 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...
Workplace
- Tarkett introduces iQ Motion to its industry-leading iQ rangeby Freddie Steele on March 18, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable flooring and circular innovation, has expanded its elite iQ portfolio with the launch of iQ Motion, the newest addition to the world’s highest performing homogeneous vinyl (HO) flooring range. Engineered for environments where durability, hygiene and long-term performance are essential, iQ Motion continues the legacy of the iQ range. The post Tarkett […]
- Refined, height and future-proof flexibility in office lightingby Freddie Steele on March 18, 2026 at 8:04 am
On Wimbledon’s high street, a new multi-level installation needed office lighting that looked refined on day one and could adapt gracefully for years to come. The client asked for high visual comfort, minimal visible containment to keep ceilings feeling taller, and an infrastructure that would let floors be subdivided later without tearing into the fabric. The post Refined, height and […]
- Data on lifts usage suggests rising office attendance in London (but not elsewhere)by Neil Franklin on March 13, 2026 at 10:19 am
Office workers in London are returning to workplaces in increasing numbers, according to data suggesting that remote working may be receding more quickly in the capital than in many other European cities. Analysis by lift manufacturer KONE examined more than a billion elevator journeys across ten cities in seven countries and found a notable rise The post Data on lifts usage suggests rising […]
- 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 […]
Leadership
- How Welcoming Disagreement Can Make You a Stronger, More In-Control Leaderby Simin Cai, Ph.D. on March 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Knowing your lane leads to more of the good kind of control, not less.
- What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harmby Reid Zeising on March 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm
When a serious complaint hits your business, the difference between chaos and control comes down to how prepared your team is in that first moment.
- Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaosby Greg Davis on March 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm
When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.
- AI Is Making Leaders Question Their Worth. Here’s the Psychological Shift They Must Make.by Mandy Morris on March 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
As AI accelerates, the real competitive advantage may belong to those who can separate identity from output and lead without defensiveness.
- Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?by David Busker on March 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.
- 25-Year-Old Landed a Job By Using This Old School Method: ‘It Got All of Our Attention’by Sherin Shibu on March 18, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Camille K. Manaois, a 25-year-old social media strategist, recently landed a job by using an old-school tactic.
- Josh D’Amaro Takes Over as Disney CEO Today. These Are the Biggest Challenges He’s Facing.by Jonathan Small on March 18, 2026 at 4:20 pm
The former head of Disney's theme parks division officially becomes CEO Wednesday, taking over from Bob Iger as the company's stock stalls.
- Why S-Corp Status Isn’t Always the Smartest Move for High-Earning Founders and Firm Partnersby Tal Binder on March 18, 2026 at 3:30 pm
For high-earning founders and partners, the S-corp decision is less about tax theory and more about execution and infrastructure.
- Dell Shrunk Its Workforce By 10% for the Third Year in a Row — Without Layoffsby Sherin Shibu on March 18, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Dell now has 36,000 fewer employees than it did in February 2023, a nearly 30% reduction over three years.
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