Tightness in the UK labour market is set to continue, according to a House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee report published today (20 December).
The chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Neil Carberry, has warned UK immigration minister Robert Jenrick of issues with new digital right to work checks.
We delve into the new releases to find out what HR has been reading this month.
The rapid devaluation of the pound will mean further inflation, potential interest rate rises and make it more difficult to attract overseas talent, according to economists.
HR leaders lack confidence in managers’ ability to talk informally with employees about subjects like wellbeing or flexible working arrangements, according to new research.
Companies are putting their employees at risk of burnout by making it difficult or impossible to take annual leave, according to research by Just Eat for Business.
A majority (54%) of employers would like to offer support gambling, alcohol, or drug addiction, yet just 4% do.
New research has found a significant majority (87%) of employers have said they value a positive attitude over qualifications in entry-level roles.
A staffing crisis in UK nurseries and spiralling costs of childcare has meant half (51%) of parents have been unable to meet their summer childcare needs.
The UK’s hiring boom is expected to continue into the next quarter despite the Bank of England warning of a recession.
Employers must act now to ensure workplaces are ready for warmer weather in the future, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced.
With 82% of FTSE 100 companies now aiming to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050, some experts say environmental credentials will set employers apart in candidates’ eyes.
