Judge Won’t Block Meta AI Layoffs, But Leaves Door Open

A US judge has declined to block Meta from laying off the 26 employees suing it over AI-assisted job cuts. The decision, however, may be revisited once more details emerge about how the technology was used. District Judge William Orrick, in Oakland,...

Your Employee Experience News Roundup: Meta’s AI Layoffs Lawsuit, Xbox Staff Protest and Gen AI’s Feedback Fail

This week’s employee experience news shows the AI backlash is picking up pace, and getting legal. Former Meta employees are suing the company over the alleged use of AI-assisted systems in layoff selection. And in response to mass layoffs at...

Meta Sued Over AI-Assisted Layoffs: What It Means for Employers

Twenty-six current and former Meta employees have sued the company, alleging its AI-assisted systems selected them for layoff because they had taken protected medical, family or pregnancy leave. The case is a warning for any employer letting algorithms score, rank...

AI Handles Simple People Data Well, But Falls Short on Nuanced Employee Feedback

Managers are increasingly turning to generative AI tools to help oversee their direct reports. A 2025 survey of more than 1,300 US managers found that six in ten used such tools to inform decisions about promotions, raises, and even layoffs and terminations....

From Worst to First on Glassdoor Ratings: James Ferguson, Wurzak Hotel Group on EX Lore podcast

When James Ferguson moved from general manager to Director of Culture at Wurzak Hotel Group, he was stepping into a role that had never existed at the company before. There was no orientation, defined values, nor a shared sense of...

Lloyds Banking Group Wins Four Awards at UKEXA 2026, Including Best Health and Wellbeing

Lloyds Banking Group had one of the busiest nights at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026, held at Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on 9 July, picking up four medals: silver for Best Use of Technology and Ethical Implementation of AI,...

B. Braun Wins Two Golds at UKEXA 2026, for Leadership Development and DEI

B. Braun, in partnership with Elev-8 Performance Improvement, took home two gold awards at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026, held at Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on 9 July: Best Leadership Development and Best DEI. Speaking to CXM, Martin Williams, Head...

Somerset Bridge Group Wins Best Company Culture at UKEXA 2026

Somerset Bridge Group won gold for Best Company Culture at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026, held at Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on 9 July. Speaking to CXM, Ellie Noble, Counter Fraud Researcher, credited the win to an initiative called the...

Wave Utilities’ Jane Austin Named Leader of the Year at UKEXA 2026

Jane Austin, Director of People and Social Value at Wave Utilities, was named Leader of the Year at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026, held at Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on 9 July. Wave also picked up silver for Best...

Bupa Named Overall Winner at UKEXA 2026, Powered by Gold in Learning and Development

Bupa was named overall winner at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026 – the night’s top honour, awarded to the organisation with the highest score across all categories – anchored by a gold win for Best Learning and Development. The...

Octopus Energy Wins Gold for Best Employee Centric Company at UKEXA 2026

Octopus Energy picked up two medals at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2026, taking gold for Best Employee Centric Company and silver for Best Place to Work at the ceremony held at Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on 9 July. Speaking to...

UKEXA 2026 Live Poll: 119 EX Leaders Share Biggest Blockers to Employee Experience

At the UK Employee Experience Awards (UKEXA) 2026 ceremony on 9 July, attendees took part in a live poll exploring where employee experience stands today. The session drew 119 poll participants and generated 397 responses across three questions. The results...