Employment continued to retract in February following the Government’s decision to hike job taxes, a new report from Employment Hero shows.

UK businesses face the biggest shake-up to employment in years from next month.

Welcome to the Jungle, the global job-search and employer brand platform, has released its new printed book FUTURE(S): A Leader’s Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Work. Co-authored with Charter, a future-of-work research group, and a selection of global experts from business, academia, and workplace innovation, the book offers valuable advice to HR professionals, business leaders, and hiring managers on how to navigate today’s most pressing workplace challenges.

Recent years have seen a dramatic transformation in the way we work, with hybrid models becoming the standard. However, businesses now enforcing return-to-office mandates are sparking debate about productivity levels, employee satisfaction and work-life balance.

New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners are planning to cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April.

As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March, 2025), GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, is cautioning employers on providing one-size-fits all employee benefits for female staff, as their concerns are quite specific. Its research shows that female employees’ concerns about their physical health increase with age, but mental wellness-related issues peak earlier in life.

As companies navigate an increasingly turbulent external environment, communications and HR leaders have identified ‘change fatigue’ as one of the top five barriers to success, according to Gallagher’s 2025 Employee Communications Report. The report, which drew insights from more than 2,000 communication and HR leaders across 55 countries, found that 44% of HR leaders view change fatigue as a key battleground for success in 2025.  

Is DEI a good thing or a bad thing? Before the 2024 US election, it was all the rage, but now the once-touted benefits of cognitive diversity are being played down in a backlash against wokery. But how much does it actually matter?

Recruitment inefficiencies and unfilled vacancies are set to, at a minimum, cost the UK economy an estimated £132.6 million in lost productivity over the next year, according to a new survey from leading global recruiter PageGroup’s Enterprise Solutions team.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led the global job market to the brink of radical transformation and is poised to push it into uncharted territory. As AI takes hold, industries are rapidly evolving in response to groundbreaking new technologies. As part of this major shift, the global marketplace is set to see 92 million traditional roles displaced by 2030, along with the creation of a reported 70 million new roles. 

Younger employees are disproportionately experiencing stress and burnout at work, new research from Avilio has found.

Global expansion marks a significant moment in the scaling of a small or medium sized business (SMB). Whether you’ve hired just one international employee or a whole new team, entering a new market signals a huge step forward in the growth of your business. In all the excitement of entering a new market, however, it is essential you remember that international growth comes with global workforce management.

According to GRiD, over the next 12 months, nearly a third (31%) of employers intend to increase their investment in employee benefits to provide support for staff. However, almost the same number (29%) of employers are looking to increase investment into funding support directly, which the industry body for the group risk sector believes is a concern.

How employers support the health and wellbeing of employees will play a crucial role in the recruitment and retention strategy of 61% of organisations over the next 12 months, according to the latest research from Towergate Employee Benefits.

In 2025, many businesses have come a long way in their acceptance and understanding of the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace. Reports show, of the UKs top companies, around 96% now offer some type of mental health support to their employees. Alison Bromley, Head of Partnerships at Onebright, discusses assessing your workplace mental health strategy for 2025.

New research suggests that many workplaces are a potential hotbed of discriminatory behaviour, with peoples’ age, appearance, and gender often being used against them in work settings.

In its 2024 report, Tech Nation revealed that the UK’s tech sector is booming, as it boasts 171 ‘unicorns’ and a market valuation of $1.1 trillion.

Only 51% of part-time and full-time workers in the UK feel their employers provide support, resources or initiatives that improve their wellbeing, a new study from infinitSpace has revealed.

For scaleups, traditional hiring practices anchored in rigid CVs, mandated degrees, and predefined job roles can stifle progress. In a fast-paced world where adaptability, innovation, and inclusivity reign supreme, these outdated methods often fall short of meeting the demands of rapid growth. Instead, forward-thinking leaders should consider breaking through the “paper ceiling” and shifting their focus to individuals’ capabilities rather than their past titles.

Parent Mental Health Day served as a vital reminder of the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of parents, guardians, and carers. Parents make up a significant proportion of those experiencing mental health challenges in the UK, 68% of women and 57% of men, highlighting the urgent need for tailored support. However, mental health doesn’t exist in isolation, when a parent is struggling, the impact is often felt across the entire family. In this article, Dr Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Psychological Therapies at Onebright, discusses the role of the employer in supporting parents and families.