Operational Efficiency

Employers and jobseekers disagree on 'quality', research reveals

There is a disconnect in the UK job market, research suggests: three quarters (74%) of employers struggle to find ‘quality’ candidates while two thirds (64%) of jobseekers report having trouble...

Employers who reject AI-enhanced applications are losing out

As artificial intelligence is deployed heavily throughout UK businesses, a worrying trend has emerged: employers are increasingly rejecting the use of AI within applications.

Lawyers call for more support as employment tribunal cases soar

The number of open single case claims made to employment tribunal has increased by almost a third in one year, new data has revealed.

No John Lewis staff bonuses for third year, despite profits

John Lewis has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus, despite a 73% jump in profits.

Minimum wage, maximum quandary

As businesses face increased flight risk on top of reducing pay pots, it's time to reimagine the entire employee value proposition.

The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are...

Employee wins tribunal despite not doing work

A former security manager has won a claim for unfair dismissal despite not completing work tasks, an employment tribunal has heard.

What can HR learn from Mark Carney about transferable skills?

Former central banker, Mark Carney, has won the race to become the next Canadian prime minister, after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in January.

Union rep wins tribunal after being called a 'wasp that needs swatting'

A trade union member and workplace representative has won an employment tribunal following the undermining of his union activities by his employer.

Graduates from minority backgrounds half as likely to be recruited

Ethnic minority graduates from low socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to be offered an entry-level role, compared with white graduates, research has found.

Neonatal care leave and why it matters

Where a child’s survival is a major concern, an employer’s understanding is crucial.

Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.