Bek Frith

Gig economy going mainstream

In the UK, a quarter (25%) of employers are aware of digital work platforms, while 31% of that quarter have used them within the past year

News

What do Owen Smith's 20 pledges mean for HR?

A ban on zero-hours contracts and a repeal of the Trade Union Act have been pledged by Labour leadership candidate Owen Smith

News

Rearrange employee seating to maximise efficiency

For an organisation of 2,000 workers, strategic seating planning could add up to $1 million per annum of profit

News

Mental health issues in employment rising

More than four in ten (42%) have experienced a problem in the past 12 months

News

Half struggle to hire candidates with 'international outlook'

The majority of employers considered foreign language skills to be important for employability

News

Female graduates more likely to land grad scheme position

Though fewer female graduates apply to graduate schemes, they represent nearly half of grad scheme hires

News

Investment in cloud not delivering for HR departments

Despite high levels of adoption, companies are failing to take a strategic approach to using cloud technology

News

Brexit job market turmoil may be settling

The impact was felt differently across the UK, with temporary roles in Yorkshire and the Humber rising by 12%

News

Uber tribunal case has employment lawyers "glued"

ELAS consultant Emma O'Leary discusses the cab-hailing firm's ongoing tribunal case

News

Less than half of expats arrange healthcare before they move

Almost one in five (19%) believe they can cover healthcare costs with travel insurance alone

News

Working Families Special Awards: Learn from Pinsent Masons

We take a look at what makes law firm Pinsent Masons exceptional in the field of family-friendly working

News

Staff concerned about job security in wake of Brexit

Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, said that there is no doubt the vote to leave the UK has had a significant impact on the workplace

News