Whose responsibility is it to ensure school leavers are ready for the world of work? Do education establishments need to do better, or should HR intervene to plug skills gaps? In part one of this...

More than half (61%) of employers have concerns about how prepared school leavers are to start work, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pearson.

Young people are focusing too much on qualifications and not "telling a story" about themselves, according to research by youth employment charity Brathay Trust.

The Institute of Recruiters (IOR) is to offer the first alternative HR qualification to the CIPD.

Companies should avoid negatively portraying job prospects for students and graduates, Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) CEO Stephen Isherwood has said.

Many of you will have seen the photo of the new French Cabinet. It includes the new environment minister Ségolène Royal, who happens to be President Hollande’s ex-partner and mother of his four...

Ashridge Business School's, CEO, Kai Peters hopes that in 2014 there will be more fresh and innovative thinking from UK-based HR thinkers.

Longer life expectancy of workers is one of the most important issues organisations will face in future, but they are not ready for it, London Business School professor Lynda Gratton said yesterday.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said employers are struggling to find school and university leavers with the right skills, experience and work ethic.

School leavers should be told the traditional three-year university route is not the only way to a good career and they should explore more vocational options, a CBI report has said.

Employers have an important role to play in improving the perception of vocational qualifications to attract young job seekers, according to research conducted by Cranfield School of Management and...

Recently, some critics have claimed that HR professionals lack business nous and are slow to adapt their policies and practices in line with changes in the world of work. In fact if you’re an HR...