Asylum seekers need greater rights to work, says REC

Those seeking asylum should be given the right to work, the The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has urged, signing up to the Lift the Ban coalition

HR must be more involved in AI implementation

While AI has not damaged jobs or pay in the way many feared, HR must play a greater role in using it to improve employees' working lives, according to research

Anne Milton: Open young people’s eyes to apprenticeships

The minister of state for skills and apprenticeships talked exclusively to HR magazine about overcoming ingrained perception issues around apprenticeship schemes

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Technology increasing stress at work

Almost a third of UK employees (32%) feel that workplace technology increases job stress, research from Willis Towers Watson has revealed

Do apprenticeships need a new look?

Apprenticeships could do with a makeover to better attract candidates

Workers in declining sectors holding out for redundancy pay

?A third (34%) of UK workers at the sharp end of changing labour demands are waiting for redundancy before switching careers, according to Learning People

Tackle knife crime by creating meaningful work for young people, charities urge

Charities called on employers and the government to join forces to create more opportunities for young people and address the spike in knife crime

Digital transformation a mystery to employees

Businesses must communicate better with their employees about digital transformation and adoption of new technology

Stress-related absence surge caused by poor management

?More training is needed to help managers better support staff wellbeing, research has found

Businesses unprepared for post-Brexit immigration drop

?As the current Brexit deadline of 12 April approaches, new research reveals that the majority of UK firms are unprepared for immigration changes

Sexual harassment training at The Global Fund

In our new series of international case studies we learn from HR initiatives at organisations around the globe

Gender pay gaps: Three ways to eliminate barriers to progress

Career progression, flexible working, and empowering women are all key areas to focus on