How to equip tourism employees with green skills

Employers are training employees in sustainability to help futureproof their businesses against climate change and environmental concerns

Labour pledges free retraining for adults

Labour has promised to widen access to adult education, as research calls for government, employers and individuals to boost reskilling

Lib Dems pledge 'skills wallet' for all adults

The Liberal Democrats are proposing £10,000 for every adult to spend on training in the latest round of workplace-related pledges from the three major parties

‘Superjobs’ to replace many “static task-based jobs”

There is a growing trend for AI-augmented multidisciplinary roles, and HR should anticipate this shift now

Becoming a parent boosts work performance

While parents feel their competence improves after having children, employers still focus on the challenges of balancing work and family life

Elena Rodriguez: Listening vital to business and society

Listening is essential to growth in our personal lives and in business, according to Elena Rodriguez, global head of D&I at Novartis

Firms put off hiring veterans due to mental health concerns

Almost half (46%) of UK recruiters worry about hiring a service leaver in case they have mental health issues, despite many possessing the skills employers urgently need

Emotional intelligence vital as routine tasks are automated

Both executives and employees recognise that emotional intelligence will be a requisite for organisational success in the years to come

Employers must highlight tech investment or miss out on talent

?Those not promoting their investment in automation when recruiting could miss out on talent, according to research from Hays

Three lessons from ProcureCon HR

Speakers shared their expertise on strategic workforce planning, upskilling managers and cross-functional collaboration for L&D

New technology causing skills gaps and stagnant wages

Researchers urge employers and governments to focus on upskilling and lifelong learning to prepare employees for technological change and automation

Workers struggling to be creative and 'think on their feet'

Many feel the ability to improvise would improve their performance at work but don't think their employer's culture supports creativity