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Mattioli Woods says demand for benefits technology has accelerated sharply. The company reported 350% growth in client adoption since 2023 as employers modernise platforms ahead of workforce and regulatory change.
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Neurodiversity presents both opportunity and responsibility for modern workplaces. Dan Kentley, Head of Assessment and Specialist Clinical Services at Onebright, explains why organisations that recognise neurodivergent strengths — and make practical workplace adjustments — can unlock productivity, innovation, and stronger employee retention.
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Psychological safety is becoming a defining capability for modern leadership. Sarah McIntosh, Chief Executive of MHFA England, argues that when employees feel unable to question decisions or raise concerns, mistakes multiply quietly. Leaders who create environments where challenge is welcomed, she writes, strengthen trust, mental health, and ultimately organisational performance.
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Nearly one in five job adverts promote legal rights as perks. New research analysing 9,646 UK job adverts finds statutory entitlements — including holiday allowances and basic workplace provisions — frequently presented as benefits, while nearly a third of listings still omit salary information entirely.
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West Yorkshire unveils employer support drive to close disability employment gap. A new employer training and support package aims to help businesses recruit and retain people with health conditions or disabilities, as regional leaders seek to boost productivity, reduce economic inactivity, and widen access to work.
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Insights launches Microsoft Teams personality insights meeting integration tool today. New Teams app embeds Insights Discovery personality intelligence into everyday workplace meetings.
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Women in business are gaining ground across the UK economy. Progress in leadership and representation is becoming easier to see, even as obstacles around pay, capital, and care remain. For employers and investors alike, the strongest case for backing women now rests as much in performance as principle.
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Women want stronger mentoring and coaching support across the workforce. New UK research suggests many women want both mentoring and coaching opportunities throughout their careers, while also showing growing interest in flexible retirement models such as micro-retirement and part-time work after leaving full-time employment.
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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Workplace harassment remains widespread, yet most cases never reach HR. New EU survey analysis puts lifetime workplace sexual harassment at 30.8%, and shows only 37.3% report to an official body, leaving organisations blind to patterns.