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Learnmore women in leadership programme wins top facilities management award
A programme delivered by training provider Learnmore to enable women at a leading facilities management company to progress into leadership roles has won a prestigious…

Organisations seeking high performance must focus on learning culture, Lernitude founder tells conference
Organisations looking to improve performance should focus less on increasing learning activity and more on creating the cultural conditions that enable people to continuously learn,…

New research reveals search, findability and user confidence are emerging priorities for SharePoint users
Adepteq survey suggests search, findability and user confidence are emerging priorities for SharePoint users New research from Adepteq suggests that for many SharePoint users, the…

HR Expert Advises How to Combat Employees Covert Filming in the Workplace
Sally Charlton, Senior HR Business Partner at leading UK recruitment and HR services organisation, Gi Group, is urging employers to protect their businesses and clients…

The Rise of Job Hugging: Why Employee Retention May Not Be the Good News Leaders Think It Is
“Job hugging” is a growing workplace trend that every business leader should be paying attention to.

Forthcoming Book, Psychological Safety in Practice, Reveals The Five Foundations For A Culture Where People Feel Safe To Contribute, Learn and Grow
Psychological safety is built in the everyday work of a team: how a new person is welcomed, how feedback is given, how disagreement is handled,…

Lernitude launches learning culture diagnostic at leading conference
Organisations can put their learning culture to the test when experts Lernitude unveil a transformational new digital platform at the World of Learning Conference &…

Free Checker Launched Ahead of New Anti Harassment Rules – Businesses Urged to Act Before 30 Oct Deadline
Businesses across the UK are running out of time to prepare for the new legal requirement to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment,…

Workplace Furniture Supplier AJ Products Launches £10,000 Workplace Transformation Competition for September
This September one UK business will win a £10,000 workplace transformation as AJ Products launches a month-long competition for its customers.

New UK HR Consultancy Evida Launches to Help Employers Navigate 2026 Employment Law Shake‑Up
In a year defined by sweeping employment law reforms and rising pressure on organisations to stay compliant, Evida, a new HR consultancy with a distinctly…

Peartree Supports Long-Serving Colleague’s Community Music Group with £1,000 Donation
Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has pledged £1,000 to support the Alabanza Group, a community group of singers…

AI fuels ‘unrealistic expectations’ in employment disputes – lawyer
Artificial intelligence is increasingly changing human behaviour in employment disputes, a senior lawyer believes.

UKG Deepens Workforce Operating Platform With AI Built To Help CHROs Improve Frontline Work
UKG, the AI-first Workforce Operating Platform for HR, payroll, and workforce management, today announced its latest Quarterly Platform Innovation release, introducing new AI capabilities that help…

Labour abuse in security supply chains is a boardroom risk, not just an HR issue
Evidenced fraud within parts of the manned guarding supply chain shows why responsible businesses must look beyond accreditation, policies and supplier declarations.

Forget The Pay Rise: How Flexible Working Is Reshaping Recruitment In 2026
If you’re an employer still putting salary front and centre in your job adverts, you could be missing out on great talent that would otherwise…

Coleg Cambria champions skills excellence on UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day
Coleg Cambria joined education providers, employers and training organisations across the UK in championing the achievements of learners as part of the inaugural Vocational Celebration…

Overcoming the Pre-Departure Blindspot in Global Mobility
Deploying an employee on an international assignment is a massive logistical puzzle.

Prestigious HR industry recognition for Wave director
Durham-based water retailer Wave is celebrating a string of major award wins and recognition for its Director of People and Social Value.

Advanced Employee Health Screening Service Launched To Help Tackle Sickness ‘Crisis’
A new health and wellbeing screening service to help businesses keep their employees healthy is to be launched in the UK.