Employers think graduates are unprepared for the workplace

?Businesses feel that nearly a fifth (17%) of graduates are not ready for the workplace, according to research from qualification body Pearson

A future-fit HR leader is a HAPPY leader

Successful HR leaders will need a certain set of attributes – known as the HAPPINESS attributes

Studio Retail: HR's journey from mail order to ecommerce

How embarking on a major OD programme and reskilling drive has enabled Studio Retail to evolve and thrive amid the challenging retail environment

Russell Group universities may not accept T-Level students, experts warn

As many remain apprehensive about the new qualification, employers and education providers are told not to dismiss the skills route

Shutting up shop: HR on the high street

The high street is changing as shopping habits shift amid technological advances. So how can HR ensure its future prosperity?

What are the main political parties’ workplace policies?

Skills and employment pledges aren’t necessarily headline issues this election, but there are still plenty of them

Matthew Taylor: All jobs should become 'learning jobs'

A panel at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) Progression in Employment conference discussed the challenges facing people in low-skilled and low-paid employment

People with learning disabilities held back by bureaucracy

People with learning disabilities can offer unique skills to employers but are held back by bureaucratic policies and attitudes, according to Sally Butcher, managing director of social enterprise...

What should HR hope for from the next government?

The race for number 10 continues to heat up but, regardless of who wins in the polls, there are certain priorities employers and education providers are hoping for

HRD's pocket guide to... product management

The HRD’s pocket guide series offers an explanation of areas outside day-to-day HR that business-savvy HRDs need to have a handle on

UK employers urged to upskill workers

?As businesses around the world race to upskill their workforces, City & Guilds Group warns that UK employers risk being left behind

Lib Dem manifesto: What HR needs to know

With just three weeks to go until the UK heads to the polls, here's the latest employment and HR-related policies from the Liberal Democrats