CIPD annual conference round-up: Day two

What the HR magazine team learnt at the second day of the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition

Organisations to invest more in D&I

Recruitment efforts are less effective when companies do not invest in D&I

UK businesses failing to value veterans

Many people believe ex-servicemen and -women will struggle to adapt to civilian working lives

External employer branding must reflect internal culture

Large companies must now recruit differently, ensuring their external image matches the internal reality

Protecting intellectual property through employee contracts

A recent High Court case highlights the dangers of taking employees at face value when protecting IP

Turnover rate reaches new high

Employee resignations have reached a five-year high at 15.5%, according to research from XpertHR

Gig economy regulations must not harm UK economy

Addressing the PLSA annual conference, Matthew Taylor highlighted the positives of the British economy

Ex-offenders: An untapped talent pool?

What do employers considering applicants with criminal records need to bear in mind?

Brexit means loss of investment management professionals

EU nationals appear to have less faith in the competitiveness of the UK as a financial centre after Brexit

Disabled people face barriers when job hunting

The survey of 4,000 people found that the barriers started early

How to implement an apprenticeship strategy

Think carefully about your needs, recruitment methods, the interview process, and qualifications