Stagecoach UK, Sodexo UK and Associated British Ports are the HR movers.

The mid-spring edition features important appointments at three UK companies, Associated British Ports (ABP), Sodexo and Stagecoach Rachael Parri, Associated British Ports ABP, UK’s largest operator of ports, announced Rachael parr as the new director for group human resources. Parr comes from Electricity North West where she served as director of corporate and people services. […]
Over 80% Of HR Professionals Are Struggling With Rising Costs And Workforce Planning Issues

elementsuite, an HR and workforce management company owned by Zellis, has released new research on the state of UK HR in 2025. The results reveal a difficult landscape for HR professionals. 80.5% of respondents reported that changes to National Insurance (NI), have had a negative impact on cost management and workforce planing. In addition, 62.5% […]
UK businesses are ‘increasingly depending’ on freelancers to meet hiring challenges

According to a new study by HRreview, a growing number of UK companies are turning to independent contractors to fill in skills gaps and to respond to changing workforce requirements. The State of Freelance Work Report by Remote, an employment specialist for remote workers, revealed that 53 percent of UK businesses have increased their use […]
British Steel: MPs called to allow nationalisation

The Parliament will be called back tomorrow (Saturday), to discuss an emergency law that would save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant from closing. The bill gives the Prime Minister the authority to “direct” steel companies in England. This week, talks have taken place to ensure that production continues at the company, after Jingye’s Chinese owner said […]
Only 35% employers who have overseas employees benchmark their benefit packages to ensure compliance with legislation

Towergate Employee Benefits’ new research shows that only 35% of companies who have employees overseas benchmark their benefits in order to comply with the law. In almost every country, the laws governing what benefits are required to be provided vary. It can be difficult for employers to ensure that they are in compliance with the […]
Protect your workforce: Funding wages after disaster

When you support your workforce, you will gain their trust and commitment and they will be more willing to work harder. Providing regular payments to your staff will increase their happiness and improve their mental health and performance. In the event of a disaster, however, this may not always be possible. Many things can be […]
Research shows that the candidate supply will reach a high of 2020 as hiring slows.

According to new data, hiring activity in the UK fell again in March due to employers continuing to reduce recruitment as a result of economic uncertainty and tighter spending. The latest UK Report On Jobs from professional services network KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation(REC) recorded further reductions both in permanent placements and temp billings. […]
Employee satisfaction and the need for a personalized approach

As each of us are unique, the meaning of happiness is different for everyone. This extends to workplaces – a topic which feels particularly timely as we near International Day of Happiness, on March 20th. Personalising the employee experience has become a must-have. With the focus on work/life-balance, which Deloitte’s 2023 Gen Z & Millennial […]
How do I start a new HR department?

I was hired as the first HR manager by a small electrical contractor who had never before had an HR department. He said he truly appreciates his staff but wants someone to be focused on them. I’m going to start by asking them what they like about working at the company and what needs to […]
Why the freelancers economy is here to remain

The freelancer’s economy is a major transformation of the employment and labour structure. This is more than a trend. It is a fundamental shift in the way work is conceptualised in modern society. Businesses must now abandon rigid employment models and find new ways to work together with freelancers, new and old. They need to […]