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News•Feb 26, 2026
Almost a Third of UK Businesses Hit by Remote Working-Related Cybersecurity Breaches in the Past Year
Almost a third of UK businesses experienced a remote‑working related cyber breach in the past year, with phishing responsible for 85% of incidents. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 shows larger firms are most affected, reporting breach rates of 67% for medium‑size and 74% for large organisations. Surge in phishing‑related Google searches underscores rising awareness and concern. Experts argue that identity, not network perimeter, is the new attack surface and recommend SASE architectures for cloud‑centric environments.
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
AI Erodes Trust in Hiring as 40% of UK Employers Extend Probation Periods
Deel’s survey of 500 UK HR leaders shows AI‑generated applications are eroding trust in traditional hiring. Forty percent of employers have already extended probation periods, and 77 % say assessing authenticity before hire is harder. CVs and cover letters are now...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Cezanne HR Launches Cezanne Expenses, Giving Businesses Up to Three Hours Back Per Claim
Cezanne HR has introduced Cezanne Expenses, an integrated expense‑management module that promises up to three hours saved per claim. The solution combines mobile OCR receipt capture, mileage calculation and real‑time dashboards within the existing HR platform. Powered by Webexpenses, it...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Secret Workplace Benefit Your Employees Didn’t Know Existed
Electric‑vehicle salary sacrifice in the UK surged 51% in 2024, now covering 40% of new EV registrations. While employees enjoy tax‑free vehicle costs, many still face high public‑charging fees, especially renters without home chargers. Extending salary‑sacrifice to cover charging can...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Legal Implications of Hybrid Work Policies for Employers
UK employers are rapidly adopting hybrid work models to boost productivity and employee satisfaction, but the shift introduces complex legal obligations. Key areas of concern include data protection under GDPR, health and safety responsibilities for both remote and office settings,...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Research Reveals Which UK Towns Have the Largest Gender Pay Gaps
HR software firm Ciphr analysed ONS data and identified the UK towns with the widest gender pay gaps for full‑time workers. Eighty‑eight percent of large towns show a gap, and more than half exceed 7 %. Bracknell tops the list with...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Why HR Leaders Can No Longer Ignore AI Search and Brand Visibility
HR leaders must adapt to AI‑driven search as generative large language models reshape how candidates and buyers discover HR solutions. Hallam’s new whitepaper shows that brands in the top half of traditional Share of Search are 2.5 times more likely to...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
UK Employees Are Absorbing the Hidden Costs of Modern Work, New Data Reveals
Capture Expense’s analysis of 371,000 UK expense claims shows employees are shouldering hidden costs of modern work. Only 7% of firms reimburse home‑office setups, leaving staff to fund equipment and utilities. Claims reveal significant micro‑spends on coffee, meals and entertainment,...
By Employer News (UK)
Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Coleg Cambria and Wrexham University Launch Advanced Skills Hub with Medr Investment
Coleg Cambria and Wrexham University announced a joint venture, the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH), backed by significant corporate funding from Medr. The investment will support the creation of the North East Wales Skills Partnership, delivering digital, green, and cybersecurity training...
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