'Ban the Box' and responsible business

Those who have made mistakes in life are up against significant blockers to re-enter the workplace, and are therefore likely to fall back into the world of crime.

Where next for zero-hours contracts?

Opinion on the value of zero-hours contracts is divided. But what will happen if legislation is amended after the general election?

The employer's guide to zero-hours contracts

Given recent press coverage and the trend for businesses being 'named and shamed', it is now more important than ever for them to evaluate whether they need to reduce the risks associated with...

What HRDs can learn from NHS locum panic buying

Temporary staffing issues hit the headlines recently when Sky News reported that the NHS paid more than £3,200 for a locum doctor to work just one 24-hour shift in A&E. There was an air of...

Salary negotiations increase as job market heats up

HR directors are now more willing to negotiate salaries to attract top job candidates, according to research from recruitment specialist Robert Half UK.

HR recruitment trends revealed

London’s HR sector has seen a 15% increase in the number of permanent roles compared with Q1 2014, a Badenoch & Clark report into HR recruitment trends in London, eastern England and the Midlands has...

UK should learn from US on youth employment

The UK could learn from the US on improving opportunities for young people entering employment, according to a Centre for Cities report.

Employers relaxed at coalition government prospect

The prospect of another coalition government after 7 May would have no impact on almost two-thirds (64%) of employers’ confidence to make decisions about investment and hiring, according to the...

Young professionals lack career prospect confidence

One in five (20%) UK 18- to 24-year-olds are not confident about their career prospects for 2015, according to a survey by recruitment agency Hays.

UK under-utilising degree-educated migrants

The UK is under-utilising degree-educated migrants, according to a recent Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and JP Morgan report.

Labour party to ban zero-hours contracts

Labour has proposed banning zero-hour contracts for employees working regular hours for longer than 12 weeks.

Young people ill-prepared to secure jobs

Two-fifths (40%) of young people believe they are ill-equipped to get a full-time job as they lack practical experience, according to a survey by recruitment company Adecco.