Half of jobseekers underqualified for sustainability roles

Half (49%) of jobseekers don’t have the necessary skills or qualifications for sustainability-related jobs, according to research published today (16 April) by hiring platform Indeed.

Shopify memo links AI to performance

Tobi Lütke, CEO of the multinational e-commerce company Shopify, instructed staff to prove that a job can’t be done using AI, before requesting new staff or resources.

Four ways to optimise global onboarding

Onboarding employees in different countries can be a daunting process, but balancing smart strategies with technological innovation can help HR professionals meet cross-border challenges. Georgia...

Government sets tighter rules for gig economy employers

Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).

HR needs a marketing mindset to win the war for talent

Many sectors face a talent crisis. Traditional HR recruitment strategies need a rethink.

Employers and jobseekers disagree on 'quality', research reveals

There is a disconnect in the UK job market, research suggests: three quarters (74%) of employers struggle to find ‘quality’ candidates while two thirds (64%) of jobseekers report having trouble...

Employers who reject AI-enhanced applications are losing out

As artificial intelligence is deployed heavily throughout UK businesses, a worrying trend has emerged: employers are increasingly rejecting the use of AI within applications.

What can HR learn from Mark Carney about transferable skills?

Former central banker, Mark Carney, has won the race to become the next Canadian prime minister, after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in January.

Graduates from minority backgrounds half as likely to be recruited

Ethnic minority graduates from low socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to be offered an entry-level role, compared with white graduates, research has found.

Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.

Half of young people concerned they lack career skills, experience or qualifications

More than half (56%) of young people aged 16 to 25 are concerned they lack the skills, experience or qualifications to pursue the career they want, according to the King’s Trust Youth Index report.

Organisations’ biggest DEI mistakes – and how to fix them

As the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continues, CEOs must adopt values-based leadership.