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Jobs & HR
- 'Life's important moments' | Markel announces enhanced family leave for UK secondary carersby HR Grapevine on May 29, 2026 at 7:00 am
Insurance group's Chief People Officer says new policy enhancement will create "confidence and consistency" for employees...
- Engagement | Why all-hands meetings keep falling flatby HR Grapevine on May 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Why all-hands meetings keep falling flat. This setup is familiar to almost every HR and internal communications team. It's a monthly all-hands meeting or a quarterly town hall. A slide deck. A few executive faces.
- NEETs | Youth jobs crisis risks becoming 'perfect storm' for UK employers, warns Milburn reviewby HR Grapevine on May 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
Business leaders are warning of mounting hiring pressures after a major review into youth unemployment found nearly one million young people are now out of work, education or training...
- 25,940 hours | Why Canva just shut down for a week of employee AI upskilling - againby HR Grapevine on May 28, 2026 at 9:30 am
Over a weeklong shutdown, 5,300 Canva employees logged 25,940 hours of learning and shared 361 hackathon ideas...
- ‘Fully immersive’ | Another lap! McLaren renews STEM mentorship scheme for young womenby HR Grapevine on May 28, 2026 at 7:00 am
McLaren’s NEXT programme will return for another year, offering twenty-five applicants a ‘once-in-a-lifetime learning experience’...
- Reward | Reinvigorate your employee benefitsby HR Grapevine on May 28, 2026 at 7:00 am
Many organisations offer a wide range of employee benefits however many of the available benefits have utilisation rates of below 40%.
- 'Serious concerns' | BP chairman removed amid bullying claims as board takes 'decisive action'by HR Grapevine on May 27, 2026 at 2:15 pm
BP has abruptly removed chairman Albert Manifold after “serious concerns” over governance and conduct. Manifold denies wrongdoing and vowed to "not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged"...
- CPO, Grant Thornton | Workplace transformation succeeds when people strategy leads the wayby HR Grapevine on May 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
Abigail Fisher, Chief People Officer at Grant Thornton UK, takes to the CHRO Soapbox to call for more humanity in workplace change programmes...
- ‘Continued progress’ | How the University of Manchester is lifting employee engagementby HR Grapevine on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 am
Engagement scores of staff rose to 80%, with over 7,000 staff members participating in the ‘Your Voice Matters’ survey...
- 'Big crisis' | Next boss raises Employment Rights Act fears amid 'dramatic fall' in entry-level jobsby HR Grapevine on May 27, 2026 at 6:37 am
Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has warned entry-level jobs are drying up, raising fresh concerns over how Employment Rights Act reforms could affect hiring...
- Big Interview | CPTO, Argyll - 'I've never worked in the same industry twice. I'm a real learner'by HR Grapevine on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Sarah Moulton, CPTO for serviced offices Argyll takes the 'Big Interview' hot seat.
- L&D | Time pressure remains the biggest barrier to workplace learningby HR Grapevine on May 26, 2026 at 8:00 am
A lack of time and leadership support is preventing many organisations from making the most of their L&D capabilities...
- ‘Faster, fairer, safer’ | Employers urged to sign up as Better Hirer Scheme launchedby HR Grapevine on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 am
HR Grapevine reports on the launch of the Better Hirer Scheme, where talent leaders from the likes of Foxtons, Octopus Energy, and Pret all pledged their commitment...
- AI | When employees become 'lower-value human capital', HR should worryby HR Grapevine on May 26, 2026 at 6:57 am
When Standard Chartered boss Bill Winters described employees at risk of redundancy as “lower-value human capital”, it’s no surprise the comments caused a big stir...
- 'Challenging period' | M&S axes all staff bonuses after major cyber attack hits profits hardby HR Grapevine on May 22, 2026 at 11:55 am
Everyone from shop floor staff to senior leaders will forego a bonus this year to offset big losses caused by the cyber incident...
- Equality Act | WFH refusal for employee with agoraphobia was disability discrimination, tribunal rulesby HR Grapevine on May 22, 2026 at 8:00 am
A council unlawfully discriminated against a housing officer with agoraphobia after refusing to reinstate hybrid working and later dismissing her...
- 'Cautious approach' | Firms prioritising cost management over growth as employer confidence remains subduedby HR Grapevine on May 22, 2026 at 7:50 am
Latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook finds rising costs and uncertainty continue to weigh on hiring and investment decisions...
- Case Study | From prison leavers to apprenticeships - Inside Sodexo's Employer of the Year winby HR Grapevine on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
Bill Buchan, HR Director, Sodexo UK & Ireland tells HR Grapevine why Sodexo is offering employment to ex-prisoners and vulnerable sections of society...
- 'Broken system' | Fit note reform trial could reshape absence management - but employers seek clarity on their roleby HR Grapevine on May 21, 2026 at 8:00 am
Government plans to overhaul the fit note system could change how employers manage sickness absence, but HR experts say more detail is needed on how employer involvement will work in practice..
- 'Legal & moral obligation' | Amid growing heatwave risks, should the UK have a maximum working temperature?by HR Grapevine on May 21, 2026 at 7:50 am
The UK should consider introducing a legal maximum temperature for workplaces to protect employees as heatwaves become more frequent and severe, climate advisers have said...
- Bring it to them | What five CPOs actually say about workforce commsby HR Grapevine on May 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
HR Grapevine reveals what CPOs really say about the secrets of good communications and empathy isn't always the key...
- Job cuts | Standard Chartered steps up AI use to 'replace lower-value human capital'by HR Grapevine on May 20, 2026 at 8:00 am
UK-based global bank Standard Chartered is set to cut thousands of roles over the next several years as it increases the use of AI & automation across its operations...
- ‘Motherhood penalty’ | Pensions Commission: Employers must help tackle gender retirement savings gapby HR Grapevine on May 20, 2026 at 7:55 am
The Pensions Commission found that women nearing retirement have, on average, half the private pension savings of men...
- 'Design & delivery problem' | UK ranks second lowest for employee experience despite growing investment in benefitsby HR Grapevine on May 20, 2026 at 7:50 am
New research exposes a significant employee-experience blind spot at the heart of UK workplaces...
- Case Study | How Serco unlocked hidden female talent with a women-only apprenticeshipby HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 am
Serco has just launched a brand new apprenticeship to encourage female top talent to come forward – and the response was phenomenal...
- Employment Rights | A menopause policy states intent. A Menopause Action Plan requires proofby HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 8:30 am
Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, large employers (250+ employees) will be required to publish Menopause Action Plans (MAPs) on the gender pay gap service.
- ‘Structural issue’ | Is it time to rebrand so-called skills gaps as training gaps?by HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 8:05 am
Experts have suggested it could be time for employers to start looking at gaps in their own training and development infrastructure...
- 'Employers are crucial' | Government's new mental health strategy could reshape HR's role in tackling workplace wellbeingby HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 8:00 am
With mental ill-health now one of the biggest causes of workplace absence, HR leaders are being urged to see the Government’s new mental health strategy as a chance to strengthen prevention and support at work...
- Labour Market Outlook | Unemployment rises, vacancies fall to five-year low & wage growth weakensby HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 7:55 am
Unemployment has unexpectedly climbed as vacancies fall to their lowest level in five years...
- Work perks | Pay still matters, but are benefits becoming the real retention battleground?by HR Grapevine on May 19, 2026 at 7:50 am
Salary may still top the list of reasons employees look elsewhere, but new research suggests employers overlooking benefits could be making a costly mistake...
Workplace
- 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, […]
- European workers upbeat about jobs despite low engagement, says Gallup pollby Neil Franklin on May 26, 2026 at 11:23 am
European workers are increasingly optimistic about their chances of finding a new job, despite having some of the worst engagement levels of any employees in the world, according to new Gallup research. The results of the poll suggest that over half (57 percent) of European employees thought it was a good time to find a The post European workers upbeat about jobs despite low engagement, says […]
- Government report warns of ‘economic catastrophe’ as young people struggle with mental healthby Neil Franklin on May 26, 2026 at 7:07 am
Former health secretary Alan Milburn has warned that Britain risks a “generational, societal and economic catastrophe” unless employers and government adapt to rising levels of poor mental health among young people. An interim review led by Milburn into the growing number of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training argues that businesses will The post Government report […]
- Has the algorithm pushed us too far?by Stephanie Fitzgerald on May 22, 2026 at 12:14 pm
When it comes to social media, the clue is in the title. My generation joined Facebook circa 2006 with the ambition of staying connected with friends, sharing photos of nights out and throwing the odd sheep at each other (I guess you had to be there). The purpose of these platforms was clear; we wanted The post Has the algorithm pushed us too far? appeared first on Workplace Insight.
- Companies are adopting AI more quickly than their staff can adaptby Neil Franklin on May 21, 2026 at 1:35 pm
Adecco has warned that companies are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence faster than they are preparing their workforces for the change, according to a new global study of senior business leaders. The report, The Human Premium: Leadership Beyond the Algorithm, is based on a survey of 2,000 executives across 13 countries whose organisations collectively The post Companies are […]
- Corporate real estate strategy will be defined by resilience now, report suggestsby Neil Franklin on May 20, 2026 at 9:16 am
Resilience, not scale or speed, will define the next phase of corporate real estate strategy across EMEA, as occupiers face a convergence of pressures reshaping how and where they operate. A new report from Colliers, Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate, identifies five long-term megatrends – AI-enabled workforces, demographic shifts, energy scarcity, climate risk […]
- The new leadership imperative: from decision makers to experience makersby Jennifer Bryan on May 18, 2026 at 10:36 am
Ask most leaders what their job is, and they’ll tell you: to make decisions, to set direction and to drive results. They are not wrong but they are also not telling the whole story about leadership. Here’s what 25 years of working with organisations through some of their most complex transformations has taught me: the The post The new leadership imperative: from decision makers to experience […]
- Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of workby Lars Schmidt on October 21, 2024 at 9:30 am
AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.
- AI will eliminate many ‘blue-collar’ jobs—and 4 other AI predictionsby Rajeev Kapur on October 8, 2024 at 9:30 am
Kai-Fu Lee, AI expert and founding president of Google China, shares his predictions for how AI will change work and society.
- Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support themby Nelson Lim on September 20, 2024 at 9:30 am
Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.
- Is AI sabotaging the ‘September Surge’ in hiring this year?by Melinda Vedder on September 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
Here’s how artificial intelligence is impacting the hiring surge that historically happens in September—and what hiring managers can do to adapt.
- Is AI making it harder for workers to find jobs?by Hatim Rahman on September 16, 2024 at 9:00 am
A researcher argues that for marginalized job seekers, finding a job in today’s economy is becoming more difficult because of AI.
- Why we will still need math in the future of workby Shalinee Sharma on August 27, 2024 at 9:30 am
In her book, Shalinee Sharma explores why workers will still need math skills to thrive in the economy of tomorrow.
- The top 3 skills you need to succeed in an AI-driven worldby David C. Edelman on August 14, 2024 at 9:30 am
Authors David C. Edelman and Mark Abraham argue that curiosity, data, and accountability will help young people thrive in the future of work.
- How to make AI more emotionally intelligentby Marc Brackett on August 9, 2024 at 9:00 am
Experts from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence explain how to address the worker loneliness epidemic and workers’ concerns about AI.
- How to know if AI will steal your job, according to an MIT professorby Daniela Rus on August 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm
The director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Daniela Rus, explains the true potential of AI.
- Algorithms control workers. Here is one example howby Hatim Rahman on August 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
In his new book, AI expert Hatim Rahman argues that algorithms have created a new labor market paradigm for workers.
- How to create more meaningful connections when everyone works from homeby Donald Fierros on July 21, 2024 at 6:30 am
For companies that have chosen remote work, this COO writes, leaders have to be intentional in their efforts to foster connection and culture.
- Companies need to understand the future more than ever. Here’s how to integrate forecasting into your businessby Stephanie Mehta on July 15, 2024 at 11:00 am
Why should futurists have all the fun?
- Will AI become your assistant or your boss? An ethicist explainsby Nell Watson on July 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm
An AI ethicist argues that while AI could increase efficiency, it could create a new surveillance-based work environment.
- Here’s how AI is changing workers relationship with databy Jeremy Kahn on July 10, 2024 at 10:00 am
AI is transforming how we work and the technology depends on three components: algorithms, computing power, and data.
- 3 ways AI can smooth our inevitable move to a 4-day workweekby Marcus Mossberger on July 2, 2024 at 7:00 am
The impending four-day workweek will bring new questions of productivity, output, and outcomes. AI is the answer, this future-of-work strategist says.
Leadership
- 18 Years Ago, I Felt Invisible — A Moment That Forced Me to Rethink Business Success and Learn 5 Critical Lessonsby Lauren Hirsch Williams on May 28, 2026 at 10:00 pm
After chronic illness forced me to stop performing and start rebuilding from limitation, I discovered why the founders who look busiest often build the weakest businesses — and what actually creates sustainable growth instead.
- 6 Data-Driven Practices That Separate High-Performing Companies From Everyone Elseby Aravind Nuthalapati on May 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Being data-driven isn't about having the best tools — it's about leaders acting on the right signals quickly and consistently.
- I Never Ask My Team to Change — I Ask Them to Grow. Here’s Why It Works.by Chris Sorensen on May 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Don't ask your team to change; ask them to grow. Here's the difference — and how it helps us scale while maintaining culture.
- The Leader Everyone Relies on Is Often the One Nobody Checks on. Here’s How to Break the Pattern.by Mandy Morris on May 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
This piece challenges high-achieving leaders to examine where they may be participating in their own isolation and what it looks like to finally lead without abandoning themselves in the process.
- 14 Million Americans Could Be Using This Powerful, Little-Known Tool to Boost Their Savings. Are You One of Them?by Sherin Shibu on May 28, 2026 at 5:58 pm
More than 70 million U.S. adults live with a disability, but only 2% know what an ABLE account is.
- 85% of Employees Experience at Least 1 Tech-Related Slowdown Every Day — and It’s Costing You More Than You Thinkby Scott Baradell on May 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Many companies obsess over every touchpoint a customer might encounter. The experience their own employees have every day is often a different story.
- Your Employees Know What to Do — Do They Know Why It Matters? Here’s Why Teams Need Purpose, Not Just Direction.by Majeed Javdani on May 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Understanding the strategic power of "why" in entrepreneurial leadership.
- Everyone Says Directories Are Dead in 2026 Because of AI — So I Rebuilt a 19-Year-Old One to Prove Them Wrongby Hasan Saleem on May 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm
I built DirJournal in 2007 and nearly shut it down in 2026. Instead, I spent two and a half months rebuilding it from the ground up — 30,000 listings, 7,731 redirects and one very long 404 report later, here is what I learned about why human curation still beats automation at scale.
- Your Businesses Shouldn’t Compete — Here’s the Complete Playbook to Making Your Brands Collab, From Someone Who’s Doing Itby Tonia Ryan on May 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
A lot of entrepreneurs are sitting on gold mines and don't even realize that the businesses they already own could be collaborating with each other. Here's the real breakdown.
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