Workplace Journal

Rising fuel costs push up business travel expenses, says Rydoo CEO Marchon noted that as ongoing geopolitical tension, cancellations and delays continue, more employees are being stranded or forced to rebook travel at short notice.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/rising…

One in three millennials rely on caffeine to stay productive at work, data finds 21% of people in the UK said they drink coffee or energy drinks to boost productivity.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/one-in…

Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams Over the last 12 months, HM Revenue and Customs received more than 25,000 scam referrals related to the Winter Fuel Payment.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/pensio…

Over half of workers say jobs are harming their health - EGYM Hussle The study found 52% of workers reported physical health problems linked to their job, while 41% said their mental health was also affected.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/over-h…

PPF surplus falls by £9.9bn in April despite higher funding ratio Total scheme assets dropped by 4.8% to £1,105.0bn, while total scheme liabilities were down 5.2% to £841.2bn.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/ppf-su…

Backlog of pension scheme buyouts grows despite record conversions - BW The survey from Barnett Waddingham (BW) showed nearly 160 DB pension schemes converted their buy-ins to buyouts in 2025, up 30% from the previous year.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/backlo…

43% of companies lack a formal health and wellbeing strategy - Everywhen Only 51% had a documented and regularly updated strategy, while 18% just offered benefits as their approach.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/43-of-…

International recruitment key to ending workshop skills shortage, says Easy2Recruit Many workshops are experiencing strong demand but lack the technician capacity to meet it. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/intern…

Public sector motivation depends on workplace environment, study finds According to research from Edith Cowan University, employees’ feelings about their workplace play a decisive role in whether they go above and beyond in their roles. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/public…

Should CEOs truly disconnect during their holidays? Chris Britton, people experience director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, discusses CEO attitudes to work-life balance and the risks of overwork culture. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/should…

AI adoption hits 100% across pensions industry, SPP research finds The SPP’s 2026 AI Survey found that 100% of respondents are now using AI, up from 87% in 2025. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/ai-ado…

Employment among older workers falls as ‘CV botoxing’ rises - Employment Hero Employment among baby boomers at UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) fell 5.8% year-on-year in February. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/employ…

Demand for hospitality and retail funding surges as cost pressures mount, data finds 365 Finance reported a 43% year-on-year increase in restaurants opting for revenue-based finance in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/demand…

Benifex appoints Mohamad Awada as chief services officer to drive customer outcomes Awada will lead the company’s professional services and consulting functions from London, focusing on improving implementation speed. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/benife…

79% of workers fear job loss in 2026 as recession fears grow - MyPerfectCV Most workers expected redundancies and unemployment to rise, with 82% saying layoffs were likely at their organisation. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/79-of-…

CIPR opens survey to track PR industry response to AI and workforce changes The State of the Profession 2026 survey covers skills, training needs, salaries, reputation, and responses to developments in AI and the global news agenda.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/cipr-o…

Royal Voluntary Service launches initiative to boost workplace morale The 100 Million Hour Movement aims to double employee volunteering hours from 50 million to 100 million by the end of 2028.  workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/royal-…

Retiring abroad could wipe £77,000 off your state pension - Rathbones Data showed that after 10 years abroad, retirees could be more than £18,600 worse off, rising to over £42,000 after 15 years. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/retiri…

Broadstone strengthens employee benefits consulting team with new appointment Jordan Ring brings over 16 years’ experience in the employee benefits sector. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/broads…

The Housing Network climbs nearly 600 places in FT1000 fastest-growing companies ranking The annual list, compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, recognises the top 1,000 companies across Europe. workplacejournal.co.uk/2026/04/the-ho…