UK logistics is growing. Jobs in the sector increased by 9% in 2025, driven by rising consumer demand for faster delivery, growth in e-commerce, and ongoing infrastructure investment. But growth has not come without pressure. In 2024, 68% of logistics firms reported unfilled positions due to a shortage of qualified drivers and warehouse operatives. Workforce planning, retention, and training have become strategic concerns not just operational ones. At the same time, 90% of supply chain...

UK higher education is in the middle of a significant technology transition. Universities that spent years running fragmented HR and finance systems are now moving to unified cloud platforms and Workday is emerging as the platform of choice for institutions that want to bring people, money, and planning onto one system. The University of York selected Workday HCM and Financial Management in December 2025, following the University of Hull's go-live in summer 2025 both implemented with KPMG....

UK retail is under significant pressure in 2026. Labour costs have risen sharply. Employment costs across the sector rose by £5 billion in 2025, driven by increases in employer National Insurance contributions and a higher National Living Wage. The cost of employing a full-time entry-level retail worker has increased by around 10%, with part-time roles up more than 13%. For a sector built on tight margins and high staff turnover, this is not background noise. It is a direct threat to...