Grid: Five factors to impact workplace in 2026
Grid says that in 2026, there will be a renewed focus on supporting returns to work, alongside a stronger emphasis on prevention over cure and a sharper focus on...
Read moreDetailsGrid says that in 2026, there will be a renewed focus on supporting returns to work, alongside a stronger emphasis on prevention over cure and a sharper focus on...
Read moreDetailsThe Budget changes to salary sacrifice don’t just mean higher NI bills for employers — for some they could cause extensive administrative and legal complications. On Budget Day, the...
Read moreDetailsRemote roles remain a small proportion of the labour market, according to analysis of UK job listings, despite growing interest from jobseekers who seek flexible working arrangements. The Remote-friendly...
Read moreDetailsTowergate Employee Benefits has rebranded as Everywhen, with the new name rolling out across the business from 5 January 2026. The rebrand includes a new website and the consolidation...
Read moreDetailsEvery year, new wellbeing trends appear promising to change how we live and work. However, changes in how people think about wellbeing suggests 2026 might be different. Despite our...
Read moreDetailsIn the past, organisations have relied on fixed job architectures that define people by their roles, levels, and functions. Every decision—from compensation to performance expectations—has been tied to these...
Read moreDetailsUK workers are increasingly using both annual leave and sick days to manage stress and burnout, according to research from Employment Hero. The findings from its 'Employment Uncovered' report,...
Read moreDetailsAt the start of 2025, a narrative began to take hold that generative AI would be coming after people’s jobs, especially those of us working in the knowledge economy....
Read moreDetailsEmployers can boost engagement by giving staff control and visibility over pensions, according to new research from Pensions UK. It found that 28 per cent of savers cited employer...
Read moreDetailsMerra AI has launched its conversational AI screening platform that automates first-round interviews and guarantees constructive feedback for every rejected applicant. Merra AI, founded in 2025 and backed by...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
