MrBeast's Company Promotes St. Jacques to First CMO
Beast Industries has picked Michelle St. Jacques as its first chief marketing officer, after weighing outside candidates. She keeps her consumer goods role.
HR & Employment
UK Unions Gain Right to Enter Workplaces From Today
New access rules under the Employment Rights Act 2025 took effect on 30 October. The TUC says employers have nothing to fear, while employment specialists warn firms may be unprepared.
People Inc. Cuts 195 Jobs, Mostly in Print and Legacy Web
CEO Neil Vogel told staff the layoffs hit print and legacy web businesses. The company says it has still added 320 employees this year.
Three Wolves Legends Reunite to Honour Black Players in Film
George Berry, Don Gardner and Bob Hazell met in Wolverhampton for a short film marking Black History Month. They recalled the first Black players to feature for Wolves and the abuse they faced.
Budget's 3.9% Minimum Wage Rise Worries Worcester Farm Owner
Chancellor John Healey confirmed a 3.9% minimum wage increase in the Budget. A Worcester farmer and a Herefordshire bookshop owner say small firms need more help.
Gartner: AI Agents May Represent 1 in 4 Candidates by 2029
At the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, analyst Jamie Kohn outlined four trends hitting recruiting teams, from AI agents acting for candidates to a crumbling firewall around AI screening.