News

From business updates to big wins, read the latest news from MHR here.

Layered 3d visual representation of people first platform on mobile device

24 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR launches updated People First platform to provide leaders and employees with control in an evolving workplace

New AI-enabled capabilities help organisations deliver improved employee experience by unlocking productivity, empowering decision-making and facilitating skills-based development.

21 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR’s World of Work 2026 event takes over London's Tobacco Dock

World of Work 2026 (WOW26) welcomes over 1,000 attendees and the sharpest minds in behavioural science, technology and business.

University of Portsmouth choose People First

15 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

University of Portsmouth partners with MHR to automate HR and payroll at scale so it can focus on staff and student support

Recruitment, payroll and rostering run through People First, allowing the university to set staffing levels across all faculties and schools.

Kerry Crewe is promoted to Chief Product Officer at MHR

14 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR appoints Chief Product Officer to accelerate customer-focused innovation

Kerry Crewe has spent 27 years across several roles at MHR, and will drive innovation and integration in our products.

4 September 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

Leisure Focus advances digital transformation with People First

We’re delighted to announce a successful People First implementation for Leisure Focus’ diverse leisure, media and training portfolio.

25 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

ZSL renews decade-long MHR partnership to support the people at the centre of its conservation work

The conservation charity behind London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo will bring mobile-first HR technology to its largely desk-free workforce.

MHR has expanded the capabilities of People First with the introduction of Background Checks, powered by Rightcheck

19 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR strengthens hiring compliance with integrated Background Checks

People First now offers Background Checks powered by Rightcheck: a faster, simpler and more compliant way to manage pre-employment screenings.

The Plan Group expands partnership with MHR

18 August 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

The Plan Group expands People First partnership to cut payroll errors

The insurance brokerage has now moved payroll onto People First, meeting compliance requirements and cutting admin for their hybrid team.

17 July 2026 | Press Release, News | 5 min read

MHR wins at the British Training Awards 2026

Recognising our innovative People First Experts learning programme, MHR has been named a winner at the British Training Awards 2026.