Are UK employers embracing graphology?

Handwriting analysis, or to give it its proper name graphology, has become the UK's latest tool in high-level HR screening.

Rise in self-employment driven by older workers, says IPPR economist

An increase in UK workers turning to self-employment is driven by older workers looking for flexibility, according to Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) senior economist Spencer Thompson.

Part-time vacancies up 44% in a year

The number of part-time roles advertised has increased by 44% since the same time last year, according to figures released by reed.co.uk.

Low productivity holding back wages, says CIPD

A failure to bring workplace productivity back to pre-recession levels is causing slower growth in average salaries, according to a report by the CIPD.

Companies must refocus on recruitment following recession, says FedEx HR manager

Companies looking to attract talent are having to refocus on attraction strategies paying attention to other issues during the recession, according to FedEx HR manager Steve Wilkins.

Is graduate talent out there?

The number of graduate jobs available is set to increase this year but almost one in four positions remains unfilled, according to the Summer 2014 survey from the Association of Graduate Recruiters...

Government consultants earn £317 million in 2013

The Government paid external consultants £317 million in 2013, with more than 30 earning upwards of £1,000 per day, according to figures revealed by BBC's Newsnight.

UK will be 'talent magnet' within Europe, says KPMG partner

Increasing demand and a lack of domestic candidates will see skilled workers come from all over Europe to work in the UK, according to KPMG partner and head of business services Bernard Brown.

Majority of HRDs say finding skilled professionals challenging

More than nine in 10 (93%) HR directors admit they face challenges finding skilled professionals, according to a report by specialist recruiters Robert Half.

Your own people could be your best hire

The days of having a job for life are long gone. Research has indicated that on average people will have seven careers in their lifetime. While the need to move on to a fresh challenge isn’t...

Finance sector could be “weaker" in independent Scotland

Recent growth in Scotland’s financial sector may be reversed if the country votes for independence, according to a report by finance recruiters Marks Sattin.

Should HR do more to attract talent?

I was recently asked to go along and talk to a group of MBA students about my career in HR.