M&S appoints new pensions and benefits manager
Marks & Spencer has appointed Tom Smith as its new pensions and benefits manager. Smith has almost 20 years experience in this area, and joins from the Estée Lauder...
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WTW partners with tech company to offer benchmark tools on pay
WTW has partnered with software company Bettercomp, which offers technology packages to help benchmark and evaluate pay structures. As a result of this strategic partnership, WTW clients will get...
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Wellbeing trends 2026: AI therapy, rise of rest and why prevention is the missing link
Every 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...
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HR tech start-up Merra AI launches platform to end candidate ‘ghosting’
Merra 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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Swiss Re appoints HR head as chief people officer
Swiss Re appoints current HR head for property & casualty reinsurance (P&C Re) Nicole Pieterse as chief people officer. Pieterse will be taking over from Cathy Desquesses, who will step...
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Cost of workplace related ill-health and injury now stands at £22.9bn: HSE
The total cost of workplace-related injuries and ill health stood at £22.9 billion in 2023/24, according to latest data from the Government’s Health & Safety Executive department. HSE data...
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HMRC wins case against employee who refused to return to office
A former HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) employee has been ordered to pay £20,000 in legal costs after an employment tribunal found his claims of disability discrimination were “vexatious”...
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Firms urged to use AI to enhance employee experience, rather than cost-cutting
Profitable companies are more likely to use AI to enhance the employee experience, when compared to lower-performing competitors. This was a key finding from research by the Top Employers...
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New guidance offered on use of AI to simplify pension administration
Pensions managers and those running workplace schemes are being warned about the potential risks of using AI to help with administration tasks. An industry body, The Pensions Administration Standards...
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HR burnout rises amid falling engagement and board disconnect
HR professionals are facing mounting pressure and declining wellbeing as workloads increase and resources shrink. Research has revealed that HR teams across the UK are reaching breaking point, with...
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