Katie Jacobs

Few flexible HR roles available

Organisational design

Many HRDs preach the benefits of agile working, but it's not reflected in their external hires.

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Manufacturing jobs under threat from automation

Almost half (43%) of manufacturing firms expect automation will replace at least 5% of their workforce over the next 12 months, according to research by professional services firm Grant Thornton.

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Top Employers for Working Families special award winners announced

Working Families has announced the winners of the 2015 Top Employers for Working Families Awards, sponsored by Computershare.

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Increasing concerns over long-term absence in the manufacturing industry

Business leaders in the manufacturing industry are increasingly concerned about long-term sickness absence, but many do not have the systems in place to deal with it, according to the latest...

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We need a whole systems approach to talent

A whole systems thinking approach to talent is critical if HRDs are to deliver

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‘Elite’ firms excluding working class young people

“Elite” law and accountancy firms are continuing to employ young people from more privileged backgrounds, excluding working class applicants, according to a report from the Social Mobility and Child...

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NAPF calls for clearer reporting around human capital

The pensions fund body calls on business leaders to address the hole in corporate reporting

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Senior leadership ‘character’ impacts on bottom line

The character reputation of a senior leadership team has an impact on a business's bottom line

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Consider employee 'personality types' when implementing agile working

Employers must consider the personality types present in their workforce when implementing an agile working strategy, according to research by the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (Enei).

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HR should adopt a 'product management' mindset

HR must adopt a “product management” mindset to make sure strategies stick, said Post Office group people director Neil Hayward.

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Only 6% of jobs advertised in the UK mention flexible working

Only 6.2% of jobs advertised in the UK mention flexible working options, according to a national study by flexibility experts Timewise.

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Skills shortages changing CEO talent strategies

Increasing concern over skills shortages are forcing CEOs to rethink their hiring and talent strategies, according to PwC's annual global CEO survey.

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