Autumn Statement: Businesses react to apprenticeship levy

We collate the reactions of UK business to George Osborne's apprentice levy – due in April 2017

2015 Autumn Statement round-up

Our round-up of what you need to know from the 2015 Autumn Statement

Workplace technologies must be as intuitive as those at home

Organisations risk losing top digital talent if they don't utilise the latest technologies, says EDF Energy's Mike Hogben

Employer-supported volunteering held back by lack of communication

Corporate volunteering is inhibited by cost confusion and lack of understanding of the benefits, say the CIPD and NCVO

EDF Energy's people power

The energy industry is often in the public eye, which can have a negative impact on employee morale

Only a third think performance management is effective

Nearly half (45%) of companies say their managers do not see the value in performance management

Workers must develop irreplaceable skills

The next generation of workers will need to develop valuable skills that computers cannot replace

Case study: supporting residential assistants at Campus Living Villages

Recruiting the right people and the right balance between work and studies is crucial, says CLV HRD

Lucy Adams: when hiring HR should consider the 'finished product'

When hiring for a technical role, HR should consider what they want the finished product to be rather than focusing solely on technical skills

Employers should offer training to semi-skilled workers

Organisations should ensure they offer development opportunities to semi-skilled workers, according to Debi Bell, head of HR services for drain specialist Lanes Group