Not all gloom and doom: data shows UK job postings rose in January
The number of new job postings in the UK was 738,040 this January – up by 34.4% compared to December 2024, according to new data by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast. The number of overall active job postings across the UK in January 2025 was 1,516,535, with an increase of 7.2% over […]
Business owners are optimistic for 2025. Are employees optimistic?
After several years of turmoil, both for individuals and businesses alike, things are finally looking a bit more stable. In our survey of 2025, 96% said that they were optimistic about the success of their business in 2025. In contrast, only 77% of respondents said the same last year. This could be due to the […]
Breaking the stigma of working from home: The benefits of a hybrid and remote workplace
In the past few years, companies have embraced remote working cultures and moved away from traditional office environments. As businesses navigate the changing landscape of work, stigmas surrounding remote working remain a barrier to fully adopting this modern way to operate. According to CIPD data, more than 80% of UK organisations offer hybrid working arrangements. […]
Strategic Investments in HR Technology: Maximizing ROI for Business Success
HR technology has evolved beyond mere administrative tools—it is now a key driver of business efficiency, employee engagement, and long-term success. Yet, many organizations struggle to maximize the return on investment (ROI) from their HR tech solutions. As companies navigate digital transformation, the right HR technology choices can unlock new levels of productivity and profitability. […]
Employee’s sleeping patterns can be affected by workplace bullying as well as their partners
According to a study, bullying in the workplace affects the sleep of both the employee and their partner. Sleep problems, for example, have been linked with bullying by superiors or colleagues. Researchers from the University of East Anglia in the UK, Complutense University of Spain and Seville University, in Spain, have conducted a study that […]
Bibby Financial, Mastercard, and other players are among the most influential.
In our first roundup of 2025’s movers and shakers, we include significant appointments at Mastercard and Estee Lauder. Hannah Bloxham, Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services announced in December that Hannah Bloxham was appointed HR Director as part of their growth strategy. Hannah Bloxham joins BFS after 20 years of experience in HR leadership. She […]
How to navigate through the challenges of restructuring and redundancies
Restructuring and redundancies. Two words that send a shiver down any HR professional’s spine. No one enters this field dreaming of delivering bad news. You’re in HR because you believe in people, in growth, in building strong, thriving teams. But sometimes, business realities dictate difficult decisions, and it falls on you to manage them with […]
Starmer to propose youth mobility scheme in EU talks
As part of its efforts to reset the UK’s relationship with the trading bloc, the UK government is expected to offer a scheme for youth mobility to European Union (EU) members. According to a report by The Times, under a “Australian-style plan”, young EU workers and student would be able live and work in Britain […]
Frontline staff must be trained in health issues
A report says that people in roles where they are dealing with the public should receive training on how to talk to customers about their physical and mental health. The Royal Society for Public Health’s report What Are You Talking About? says that employees working in workplaces with public exposure, as well as in schools, […]
Poll: Flexible working hours and health insurance are top priorities for employees
A poll suggests that employees’ top health and wellness priorities for 2025 are flexible working hours, paid “wellness days”, and better health insurance. In a survey of 1,046 UK-based employees, YuLife found that half of the women (54%) rate their health as “good”, compared to 63% of the men. Employees who are happy at work […]