Could AI become HR’s defining industrial relations battleground?

02/07/2026

Artificial intelligence, it is clear, is already transforming the workplace. But, left untrammelled to take jobs, is there a risk for HR that, rather than a being positive tool for change, it becomes the defining industrial relations battleground of the…

People need to come first when integrating AI – report

02/07/2026

Embedding AI in your organisation has to be about creating the right experience for your employees not just the technology, a report has argued. In fact, the organisations making the most progress in terms of AI integration are the ones…

Movers and shakers in HR July 2026 – Kier, Aegon and Halo

02/07/2026

Our latest crop of senior HR appointments from June and July includes roles at Kier, Aegon and Halo. Compiled and edited by Zoe Wickens and Adam McCulloch. Jo Hodge, Marshalls Hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier Marshalls has appointed…

New employee-owned trusts fall to four-year low

01/07/2026

The number of employee‑owned businesses receiving tax clearance fell to a four‑year low in Q1 2026, according to data obtained by Price Bailey accountancy firm. Data released by HMRC under the Freedom of Information Act showed that only 90 employee…

HR still needs to address flight risks

01/07/2026

With so many headlines about high unemployment, it’s not surprising that employers feel complacent about employees not wanting to leave. But not paying attention to your flight risks could prove difficult once the job market starts to recover, says Bharat…

Henry Nowak: Hampshire police officers face misconduct probe

01/07/2026

Two police officers involved in the arrest of Henry Nowak after he had been stabbed by Vickrum Digwa are under investigation for potential gross misconduct. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said that, having reviewed all aspects of the…

£3,000 Youth Jobs Grants launched today

30/06/2026

From today, employers can apply for the new Youth Jobs Grant, claiming £3,000 for every eligible young person they recruit. Businesses taking on new hires aged 18 to 24, who have been on universal credit and looking for work for…