2018 revealed gender gaps, in 2019 let's change them

While we reflect on a year of digital progress, more work needs to be done to drive forward diversity in business in the new year

Why long service awards don’t have to be long

It’s often said that long service awards no longer have a place in today’s world of work

Talent management through Brexit uncertainty at Formica

We asked three organisations about the talent management strategies they’re putting in place for a post-Brexit world. Here manufacturer Formica details its investment in training and development and...

Employers must provide flexibility to support ageing workforce

The government has called on employers to make accommodations for older employees, with research revealing support for more flexible and part-time roles

Automation affecting both the high- and low-skilled workforce

While there’s a reskilling imperative for organisations to remain relevant in the fourth industrial revolution there’s a ‘skill and will’ issue, according to Ravin Jesuthasan

Building a female talent pipeline is not about fixing women

Most organisations are awash with female talent, but this talent hasn’t been given the opportunity to show what they can do

Few UK employers prepared for war on freelance talent

Almost three-quarters of employers have not changed their approach to attracting and retaining freelance workers, according to research from Willis Towers Watson

Male manual workers face biggest employment risk post-Brexit

Around 3.7 million workers are employed in industries that will be ‘very highly exposed’ to post-Brexit trade barriers

Hammond: Management funding to boost productivity

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces increased funding for management programmes to boost productivity, while a new CIPD report points to under-utilisation of skills and productivity

Employees unsupported when starting new roles

Two-fifths (40%) of employees do not receive onboarding support when starting a new job, according to research

CIPD and Mind launch mental health guide for managers

?The CIPD and Mind have published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work

Three in five employers report impending skills crisis

As Brexit threatens the pipeline of skilled workers, employers are facing recruitment challenges, according to The Open University