An employer's guide to injunctions

An injunction can be used to force an individual to do or stop doing something, and can be a useful tool where an ex-employee is flouting their restrictions

Leaked document proposes post-Brexit EU migrant cap

Downing Street has so far declined to comment on the report

Recruiting foreign workers: The advertising and interview pitfalls

Most employers are aware not to discriminate against employees, but many forget that in job adverts

UK third most popular global work destination

When it comes to the countries sending the most international assignees, the UK comes second

Nailing the HRD interview

HRD interviews are rigorous and candidates must be ready to answer difficult questions

Streamlining global recruitment at Serco

Serco simplified and improved the mammoth task of hiring up to 20,000 people a year globally

HR needs to be more proactive on expat assignments

There are many considerations, including the impact moving abroad could have on an employee's mental health

National Living Wage: Is it positive for temporary staff?

While some aspects of the NLW benefit temporary workers, there are some negative side effects

Young people's soft skills highly valued by employers

95% of employers regard soft skills as equally or more important than exam results

Employer confidence sinks over economic forecast

A third of employers think economic conditions are worsening, affecting their short-term hiring and firing intentions

AI could present legal challenges in talent recruitment

Increased use of AI relies on a parallel increase in stored data, which is at odds with the regulatory environment

Degree apprenticeships risk becoming the “preserve of the privileged”

One in four parents from the highest-paid social groups are familiar with degree apprenticeships, compared to just one in 10 from lower socio-economic backgrounds