A Brighter Future is Humanly Possible

The UK Government estimates almost £1 billion in annual tax losses from non-compliance in the umbrella sector. To address this, new legislation is coming that will change how businesses work with contingent workers.

Across the UK, social care workers continue to voice strong frustrations about their pay and financial insecurity. While the government raised the National Living Wage (NLW) in April 2025, most care staff still only just exceed the legal pay minimum, and many rely on second jobs just to balance household bills.

For customer care employees, greener pastures aren’t always measured by the numbers on a payslip − they’re more likely woven into the lived reality of how far pay goes in different regions.

We’re proud to announce that Manpower UK has once again been named an Industry Leader in the Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® Assessment for UK Business Professionals Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions.

In a labour market flooded with candidates, racked with policy-related uncertainty and shaped by rapid technological change, HR leaders face a dual challenge: driving productivity in the face of rising labour costs, and balancing the human / AI skills challenge while still attracting and retaining top talent.

Making industrial and software automation full partners at work Automation is accelerating. In mid-2025, 61% of global companies increased investment in task and process automation. That number jumps to 71%

If you’re a maintenance engineer in the UK, your skills have never been in higher demand. From manufacturing plants to energy facilities, employers are competing fiercely to attract and retain experienced engineers and that competition is driving salaries higher than ever.

Rather than simply replacing roles, automation is transforming them. New technologies are changing the way aerospace professionals work, creating opportunities for those ready to upskill and adapt to a more digital, data-driven future.

Is the Paper Ceiling Holding Your Organisation Back? Why you might want to go degree-optional For a long time, employers wouldn’t consider candidates without a degree even though their daily

The UK’s specialist social care sectors – particularly in adult Learning & Disabilities (L&D) and residential care for Children & Young People (CYP) – are facing acute pressures. Financial constraints, rising demand, workforce issues, regulatory challenges and questions around long-term sustainability all shape the landscape. Below, we examine the issues in more detail and outline potential solutions.

Manpower is pleased to confirm the renewal of our membership with Make UK, the organisation representing and supporting UK manufacturers including the defence and aerospace sectors that play such a vital role in our economy and national security.

Intensified by surging customer expectations, digital transformation and fierce competition for talent, UK contact centres (CC) and customer experience (CX) organisations face mounting workforce challenges. However, by implementing a well-designed, strategic workforce development plan, customer care businesses can overcome the obstacles to thrive even in the toughest business climate.