Leadership shadows: how HR can help leaders get it right

I’d be surprised if your leaders didn’t know they influence their people, but have they ever thought about the shadow they cast as a leader?

The undergraduate skills gap is widening. HR must respond

There is a growing gap between traditional undergraduate education and the needs of the workplace.

New apprenticeship rules aim to remove barriers into the workforce

Adult apprentices will no longer need to have English and Maths qualifications to complete their course, according to a new rule change by the Government.

"Bring job design back into focus"

Imagine walking into a building and being told it was constructed without any formal principles or safety checks. You wouldn’t stay long, would you?

Are HR qualifications worth it?

As demands on HR professionals change, and alternative routes into and through the profession emerge, are existing qualifications fit for the future of people management? Lauren Brown investigates.

Debunked: Four top apprenticeship myths

As we celebrate and showcase the opportunities that apprenticeships provide this National Apprenticeship Week, we must dispel the common myths around apprenticeships.

How can HR leaders make apprenticeships more attractive?

Nearly half (44%) of young people feel uninformed about apprenticeship opportunities in their field of interest, according to research published to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (10-16...

How to better support apprentices' success

Championing alternative career paths is crucial, especially for young people.

How can SMEs address skills gaps on a budget?

Research has revealed that 79% of SME employers have identified skills gaps in their organisation in the past 12 months. Larger SMEs (100-249 employees) are more likely to report these gaps (85%).

HR Minds Summit 2025: What you missed from day two

The final day of the HR Minds Summit took place in Birmingham yesterday (6 February 2025). Read on for a round-up of insights from day two.

Skills are main barrier to unlocking AI productivity, global execs say

Nearly half of global executives identify workforce skills gaps as the key barrier to adopting transformative technologies like AI, a white paper published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week...

Is the UK workforce ready for the government's AI action plan?

Preparing our workforce for an AI-driven economy requires more than just addressing today's skills gaps.