HR Grapevine

Short-term pressures are forcing many organisations to prioritise survival over strategy. New research from MHR reveals a growing gap between business ambitions and the agility needed to achieve them — with skills development, AI readiness and workforce planning emerging as critical priorities for the future. Discover what UK business leaders are doing to stay competitive in 2026 and beyond. Read more from MHR here! #EmployeeExperience #Strategy #Skills https://lnkd.in/dWy_cVaS

The biggest wave of UK employment law changes in a generation has come into force. SSP from day one. The Fair Work Agency launch. Day-one paternity and parental leave. A doubled protective award for collective redundancy. A refreshed whistleblowing duty. New minimum wage rates. For most HR professionals, the first response was a flurry of policy updates, payroll checks and quick manager briefings. A few weeks in, the dust is starting to settle. And one change is quietly causing more trouble than the rest. Read more from Breathe here! #EmploymentLaw #EmployeeExperience https://lnkd.in/drs6d5RB

McLaren Racing’s NEXT programme is back for 2026, offering 25 young women in STEM a unique five-day, in-person mentorship and skills-building experience. With support from partners like Allwyn, Schneider Electric, and Cisco, this initiative aims to break down barriers, boost diversity, and empower the next generation of talent in motorsport and beyond. 🌟 Applications are open to final-year STEM students in the UK, US, and EU—with travel costs covered. #DiversityInSTEM #WomenInEngineering #HRLeadership 🚀 Follow us for more leading HR news and insights! https://lnkd.in/dnEsaMsX

McLaren Racing’s NEXT programme is back for 2026, offering 25 young women in STEM a unique five-day, in-person mentorship and skills-building experience. With support from partners like Allwyn, Schneider Electric, and Cisco, this initiative aims to break down barriers, boost diversity, and empower the next generation of talent in motorsport and beyond. 🌟 Applications are open to final-year STEM students in the UK, US, and EU—with travel costs covered. #DiversityInSTEM #WomenInEngineering #HRLeadership 🚀 Follow us for more leading HR news and insights! https://lnkd.in/dYDWJGgC

The Trump administration is proposing a government-wide NDA for federal employees, aiming to protect sensitive information and standardize confidentiality. While OPM says whistleblower protections remain, labor advocates warn this could discourage lawful disclosures and impact employee trust. The public can comment for 30 days as the debate unfolds. 🔒🗣️ #HRCompliance #WorkplaceTrust #FederalWorkforce Follow us for more essential HR news and insights. https://lnkd.in/dbktubmX

Global organisations are investing heavily in leadership and communication training to navigate cultural complexity. Yet, a persistent gap remains between learning and measurable business impact. What truly enables leaders to apply new skills in real-world contexts? Discover why practice, application and reinforcement are the missing link in global leadership development. Read more from Wilson Learning here! #LearningandDevelopment #HRStrategy https://lnkd.in/d6css8jM

Canva just paused business for a full week to upskill 5,300 employees in AI, logging nearly 26,000 hours of learning and generating 361 new hackathon ideas. With tailored sessions, open knowledge sharing, and a “choose-your-own-adventure” approach, this bold initiative is shaping an AI-native workforce across every department. 🚀🤝 Follow us for more inspiring HR stories and the latest workforce trends. #AIUpskilling #HRInnovation #FutureOfWork https://lnkd.in/dZfcbRik

Women in the UK are earning more than ever — yet by midlife, they still hold only half the wealth of their male peers. The gender wealth gap goes far beyond pay, affecting pensions, investing, career progression, wellbeing, and long-term financial security. Octopus Money explores why the gap persists, how it impacts workplace performance and retention, and what employers can do to help close it through more inclusive benefits and financial wellbeing support. Download the guide today! #GenderWealthGap #FinancialPlanning https://lnkd.in/dMhxsSgk

Employee engagement at the University of Manchester has reached new heights, with 80% of staff now feeling engaged—driven by a focus on career development, wellbeing, and tackling workplace issues. Over 7,400 colleagues took part in this year’s survey, reflecting growing trust and belief in positive change. The university is committed to further improvements, adding “recognition” as a new priority for the year ahead. 🌟💬 #EmployeeEngagement #HigherEdHR #PeopleFirst Follow us for more essential HR news and insights! https://lnkd.in/dQvQZxWp

Employee engagement at the University of Manchester has reached new heights, with 80% of staff now feeling engaged—driven by a focus on career development, wellbeing, and tackling workplace issues. Over 7,400 colleagues took part in this year’s survey, reflecting growing trust and belief in positive change. The university is committed to further improvements, adding “recognition” as a new priority for the year ahead. 🌟💬 #EmployeeEngagement #HigherEdHR #PeopleFirst Follow us for more essential HR news and insights! https://lnkd.in/dujC6WEk