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Jobs & HR
- Helicoptering? | Is employee experience being engineered to death?by HR Grapevine on March 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
Has the employee experience become too much? Is it Christmas everyday on the EX bandwagon?
- 'Quite sophisticated' | Met Police employee forged sick notes to take 200 days off, court hearsby HR Grapevine on March 26, 2026 at 8:00 am
An ex-Metropolitan Police employee has admitted using forged medical documents to secure nearly two years of unauthorised absence...
- Trust gaps | Anonymous whistleblowing rises as digital reporting reshapes speak-up cultureby HR Grapevine on March 26, 2026 at 7:59 am
The landscape of workplace integrity is shifting rapidly as digital whistleblowing hits an all-time high, according to new research...
- Royal Mail | Are your targets driving performance - or encouraging employee misdirection?by HR Grapevine on March 26, 2026 at 7:56 am
Postal workers have claimed they were asked to move or hide mail from bosses to give the impression of targets being hit...
- Peacemakers | Conflict is on the rise - but is HR rising to the challenge?by HR Grapevine on March 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
Workplace conflict in on the rise – but are HR policies responsible for causing it, and are HR professionals not equipped to deal with it?...
- ‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employeesby HR Grapevine on March 25, 2026 at 8:00 am
One employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of the bank’s ‘incredible support’...
- Gender identity | From masking to meaning: Rethinking what 'normal' means in the workplaceby HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 10:15 am
For HR professional, Rachael Haynes, it was the change in her professional email address that marked the end of living partially hidden, and the beginning of living fully as herself...
- ‘Old inequalities’ | The rise of the AI trainer - and the rise of the AI trainer pay gapby HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
Research from Deel shows a 283% surge in hiring for general AI trainer roles, but also the emergence of significant pay disparities...
- 'Left behind' | Care leavers three times more likely to be 'locked out' of work opportunitiesby HR Grapevine on March 24, 2026 at 8:50 am
Young people who have experienced the care system in England are nearly three times more likely to be out of work than their peers, according to recent analysis...
- Artificial Intelligence | Can AI really coach like a human? This live experiment put it to the testby HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 10:30 am
A unique experiment recently took place: to see if an AI coach could be better than a real-life human one. HR Grapevine sat in on it to see what happened...
- Paper cutbacks | The Observer offers voluntary redundancy to all staff amid digital pivotby HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Observer newspaper has offered voluntary redundancy to its entire workforce as the title undergoes a major strategic reset under new ownership, according to reports...
- Disability | When duty of care fails: lessons from the BAFTAs incidentby HR Grapevine on March 23, 2026 at 8:30 am
In light of the recent BAFTAs incident, organisations should be looking closely at how they approach duty of care - especially when non-visible disabilities are involved.
- Leadership | Beyond Productivity: How Leaders Can Drive Real ROI With AIby HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Workday research reveals that we’re in a critical leadership moment: Can organizations redesign work, transforming productivity into real business impact and deeper human connection?
- 'Surge in demand' | The race for HR talent is heating up as Employment Rights Act loomsby HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
New data reveals a sharp rise in employment across HR and accounting roles as small businesses prepare for major legal changes...
- Progression paradox | Why workers want higher pay & influence, but have no interest in becoming managersby HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 8:50 am
A growing number of employees now want to grow their salary and professional influence without ever becoming a boss...
- Podcast | HRD, Goughs: The legal profession has changed - our talent strategy is no longer transactionalby HR Grapevine on March 20, 2026 at 8:00 am
Victoria Nash, HR Director for law firm Goughs, says the legal profession's 'long hours' culture has changed, with talent strategies becoming less transactional...
- KPMG & Costa | Which employers failed to pay workers minimum wage - and why?by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm
389 employers from across the UK were named by the government after failing to pay the minimum wage, while experts warn of the complexities of pay compliance...
- 'Accountability is key' | The B-Corp of DEI? Inside The Blueprint's push for measurable inclusion in UK PRby HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
Inclusion is easy to talk about, but much harder to measure. One initiative is challenging organisations to back up their ambitions with evidence...
- Editor’s Note | Attention HR! Ditch your paperwork & sign up for HRGV Live 2026by HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 9:00 am
It’s not too late! On March 26, join hundreds of HR professionals in London & learn from the UK’s top CHROs & people leaders – from KFC, PwC, Sky, and more...
- 'Dismal picture' | Wage growth slows to five-year low as vacancies fall & unemployment holds steadyby HR Grapevine on March 19, 2026 at 8:50 am
Wage growth has slowed to its weakest level in more than five years as vacancies decline and unemployment remains unchanged, the latest labour market figures reveal...
- Laying foundations | How the construction sector is preparing for a new era of workers' rightsby HR Grapevine on March 18, 2026 at 10:30 am
For the construction sector specifically, the arrival of the Employment Rights Act presents huge challenges that many are only just grappling with...
- ‘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...
Workplace
- Zoning Inzio’s new office with intelligent flooring choicesby Freddie Steele on March 26, 2026 at 9:52 am
When Inizio, the healthcare services provider, relocated to its 18,000 sq. ft premises in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, it needed a workspace that would reflect its growth ambitions while promoting employee wellbeing. Offering a full range of services, from strategy to medical communications, Inizio helps healthcare brands connect with customers and patients through tailored […]
- Reality or perception – which do you prefer for managing your workplace?by Gabriel Fleming and Ollie Turk on March 25, 2026 at 11:59 am
In 2026, workplace strategy is sophisticated. We talk about hybrid maturity, behavioural analytics, ESG metrics, portfolio optimisation and experience design. The language has evolved. The dashboards are more advanced. The conversations are happening at board level. And yet, many organisations are still making fundamental property decisions based on instinct. They believe the amount of space The […]
- AI adoption slows in workplaces despite hype and massive investmentby Mark Eltringham on March 25, 2026 at 10:44 am
Corporate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be slowing, raising questions about the pace at which the technology will deliver economic returns, according to a new analysis of data in The Economist. Figures quoted from the US Census Bureau suggest that the proportion of employees using AI at work has edged down to around The post AI adoption slows in workplaces despite hype and […]
- Greater use of AI linked to more collaborative work patterns, survey claimsby Neil Franklin on March 24, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Employees who make frequent use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are spending less time working alone and more time collaborating and learning with colleagues, according to a new global workplace survey from the Gensler Research Institute. The Global Workplace Survey 2026, based on responses from more than 16,000 office workers across 16 countries, suggests that The post Greater use of AI […]
- Government sets £7.4 billion procurement target with small businessesby Neil Franklin on March 24, 2026 at 10:44 am
Small businesses across the UK are expected to receive more than £7.4 billion a year in direct government spending by 2028 under new procurement targets published by ministers. For the first time, individual government departments have been given specific targets for the proportion of spending that should go directly to small and medium sized enterprises. The post Government sets £7.4 billion […]
- Government confirms Manchester digital campus as part of civil service relocation strategyby Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:44 am
The government has confirmed plans for a major new digital campus in Manchester, marking a significant step in efforts to relocate civil service roles and strengthen regional technology capability. The Manchester Digital Campus received Treasury approval for its outline business case on 19 March, allowing the project to move forward as a central element of The post Government confirms Manchester […]
- Parliamentary group warns misuse of NDAs undermines workplace trustby Neil Franklin on March 23, 2026 at 10:12 am
A cross-party group of parliamentarians, business leaders and experts has warned that non-disclosure agreements are “good for no-one” when used to conceal harmful behaviour in the workplace rather than address it. The warning followed a roundtable held in Parliament on 18 March, hosted by the Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing. Participants agreed that while The post Parliamentary […]
Leadership
- I Was Sexually Harassed at Work and Fear Silenced Me — Now I Fight For Safer Workplaces For Everyoneby Megan Thomas on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Here's how silence and softened policies can create legal blind spots for businesses, and how business owners can reduce liability and make their companies better, safer places to work.
- Entrepreneurs Can Now Access 1,000+ Professional Courses for Just $19.97 for Lifeby Entrepreneur Store on March 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm
One low price unlocks lifetime access to business and tech courses.
- 7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Businessby Ben Angel on March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am
Meta's AI safety chief tested it. It went rogue in minutes.
- The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growthby Colin C. Campbell on March 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm
True growth isn't linear — it's exponential, and thinking in zeros means setting bold targets and creating systems that multiply impact instead of adding it slowly.
- Wall Street Bonuses Hit a Record High. Here’s How Much Bankers Made.by Sherin Shibu on March 27, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Wall Street’s bonus pool hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025, a 9% increase from the previous year.
- Revamp Your Sales Process in Under 10 Hours With This Simple Frameworkby Makena Finger Zannini on March 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Most small businesses don't actually need a new CRM or a salesperson when revenue feels shaky — they need to tighten their fundamentals.
- The Email Strategy That Increased My Click-Through Rate By 10% and Converted Cold Leadsby Joy Gendusa on March 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Email volume is up 33.9% — here's how we increased CTR 10% and turned cold leads into 631 replies and 95 calls per week.
- In AI, The Loudest Bottleneck Isn’t Always The Real Oneby Neel Somani on March 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm
AI founders are racing to secure GPUs — but the real constraint may be electricity.
- Looking for Steady, Predictable Revenue Growth? Here’s the Multi-Channel Marketing System That Creates It.by Dmitry Solovyev on March 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Learn why email and social media are better together for sustainable revenue growth.
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