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Absence Management

HR experts finally seeing real value in Fit Notes

Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s survey suggests Fit Notes are now better supporting absence management but HR still calls for major improvements. After many years of negative headlines, research by Occupational…
AI

Demand for AI apprenticeships surges as England’s employers race to upskill before levy funds expire

Northampton, UK. 7th April 2026 - Employers across England are scrambling to enrol staff on AI apprenticeship programmes before changes to the Growth and Skills Levy slash the time they have…
Awards

Environment Agency’s Nature Literacy Programme wins edie Award for Staff Engagement and Upskilling Initiative of the Year

The Environment Agency has won the Staff Engagement and Upskilling Initiative of the Year at the edie Awards 2026 for its Nature Literacy Programme, delivered in partnership with Mindtools Kineo. The award recognises the programme’s impact in…
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News
Dehydration Emerging as Hidden Factor Behind Workplace Fatigue and Reduced Productivity
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News
UK Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Force as New Rates Take Effect
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Diversity & Inclusion
What impact will mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting have on employers?
Menopause
Renfrewshire Council awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Mature Workers
New University Comic Brings Menopause in the Workplace to Life
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AI
Business travelers believe AI is key to improved travel for work experiences
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Global Mobility
“Almost all” HR experts support duty of care reviews for employees in potential conflict zones
AI
UK bosses “cannot make decisions without AI”, new report claims
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News
EV warns of guidance gap as FCA consultation on pension modellers closes