Carling brewer scraps CVs in recruitment

Jobseekers will no longer be asked to provide a CV when applying for certain roles at brewer Molson Coors, the producer of Carling, Fosters and Coors Light, to encourage inclusion and diversity.

How is HR supporting pandemic graduates in the workplace?

Young people who grew up and studied during the pandemic may require more support with confidence, communication and concentration according to experts.

Government slammed by jobseekers for lack of support

Over half (53%) of job seekers do not believe the government offers any support in helping them find a new job, according to research from employment technology company, CareerWallet.

Successful recruitment in the modern world

It is self-defeating for companies to respond to labour shortages and our stubbornly flat economy by cutting corners on recruitment.

SMEs call for UK to open borders to fill labour shortages

Over half (52%) of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are in favour of opening the UK’s doors to overseas workers to plug vacancies.

Key HR strategies for managing immigration

Immigration will, it seems, always be at or near the top of any government’s list of national concerns. For this reason, the UK’s system of managed migration is often the subject of review, redesign...

Daniel Gallo – Keeping McLaren in pole position for Formula 1 and beyond

The Formula 1 leader board may be dominated by rivals, but McLaren Racing is accelerating up the employer standings, thanks to people lead Daniel Gallo, says Jo Gallacher

A mindful approach to refugee recruitment

It’s Refugee Week. A week that celebrates the contributions, creativity, and resilience of people from refugee backgrounds.

Phillip Schofield scandal: HR's legal duty in nepotism

The news surrounding ITV and the departure of Phillip Schofield has sparked rumours of nepotism within the broadcast media giant - what are the drawbacks and legalities of it?

CIPD Festival of Work 2023: what you missed on day two

The CIPD 2023 Festival of Work returned to Olympia London on 8 June. Here are some of the highlights and what you may have missed from day two of the event.

Why we need to ditch the job description

Throughout my career, I’ve written, reviewed, edited, and formally evaluated hundreds of job descriptions and role profiles. And do you know what? I don’t think I’ve ever met a job description that I...

How to get the most out of your recruitment agency

HR teams and recruiters have always gone hand in hand. Like Ant and Dec, Torvill and Dean, or Laurel and Hardy, it’s hard to imagine one without the other. That’s because, together, they deliver a...