Private sector pay awards rose to 3.4 percent at the start of 2026 as more employers approved higher settlements amid continuing cost-of-living pressures.

Employers can support healthier workplaces, but lasting wellbeing depends on staff taking responsibility for their own health, energy and work habits.

AI is having a huge impact on recruitment. But while it can improve efficiency, AI also raises legal, ethical and practical concerns.

Speaking at the end of February about the potential consequences of automation, Dimon suggested that organisations and policymakers should begin preparing for possible disruption sooner rather than ...

Permanent hiring in the UK moves closer to stabilising as a decline in job placements slows and candidate numbers rise.

High fatigue levels are influencing career choices, with most professionals saying flexibility and culture now outweigh salary in deciding where to work.

Employers face complex decisions on pay, leave and remote working as travel disruption leaves British staff stranded in the Middle East.

Professional bodies call for stronger standards and Chartered status to improve trust, accountability and consistency across roles.

Workers are spending billions each year on caffeine and convenience food to cope with poor sleep, raising concerns over fatigue and productivity.

Record numbers in insecure roles raise questions over job security, with firms preparing for upcoming changes to working patterns and contracts.

Labour shortages and skills gaps in the food sector raise concerns over supply, service levels and long-term workforce resilience.

Payroll teams face data and system gaps ahead of new HMRC rules, raising concerns about readiness for tighter compliance and supply chain accountability.