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

Employees feel too old for apprenticeships

Many employees would like the opportunity to start an apprenticeship or switch career but are worried they're too old, according to Jobrapido

How AI will liberate organisations

Artificial intelligence (AI) liberates employees from dry technical tasks and gives them the freedom to devote themselves to what they were intended to be: human capital

Lack of upskilling opportunities risks "populist time bomb"

?UK workers are given the fewest opportunities to upskill of all nationalities, according to PwC research

Government Spending Review: Further education, police recruitment and NHS training investment announced

As Sajid Javid declares an end to austerity, HR experts take a look at the main announcements affecting the function

Hiring prisoners can help tackle skills shortages

Employers that train and recruit ex-offenders are well prepared for economic challenges

Contingent workers not receiving training

Despite the contingent workforce growing in recent years, research shows that employers are failing to provide them with adequate training and development

Sajid Javid pledges extra funding for T-Levels

As the chancellor announces £400 million extra funding for further education including T-Levels, business groups urge him to broaden the apprenticeship levy

How the new Cabinet may affect HR

We asked experts about what Boris Johnson and his new Cabinet may have in store for apprenticeships, immigration, pensions and skills