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.
New parents are increasingly getting most of the support they need from employers, but support for breastfeeding is still low on the priority list.
The rise in strikes across the UK, including planned actions from Royal Mail, British Airways, NHS doctors, barristers and teachers, means HR must be prepared to handle employee relations calmly and...
With temperatures expected to reach 34°C later today (17 June), HR practitioners have insisted it is not their job to police their organisations' dress codes.
A rise in the number of people retiring early is the main reason for joblessness among older people in the UK.
Just 9% of men and 16% of women can expect to reach retirement in good health.
One in five Brits (19%) have started a side hustle, i.e. a job or venture outside of their usual work, since March 2020 in moves potentially fuelled by the rising cost of living.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance for employers of pregnant women or new mothers.
