Pret creates weekend jobs for UK teens

International food-on-the-go retailer Pret a Manger is endeavouring to help British young people gain valuable work experience.

Switzerland, Singapore and Luxembourg lead in global talent competitiveness

Business school INSEAD has released its annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index, placing Switzerland number one, followed by Singapore and Luxembourg.

Skills biggest concern for UK CEOs

More than four in five (84%) UK CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills in the workforce, according to the 2015 Global CEO Survey by PwC.

McDonald's HRD: Take action on 'soft skills' now

I believe we need to do more to recognise the importance of so-called soft skills – the vital skills that people need in order to succeed at work and beyond; including communication, teamwork and time...

60% of UK workers unhappy in their jobs

Six in 10 UK workers are not happy in their current jobs, according to research by Investors in People (IIP).

Millennials do not feel organisations are making ‘full use’ of their skills

Almost four in five (79%) UK millennials do not feel that their current organisations are making “full use” of the skills they have to offer, according to research by professional services firm...

A third of employees would rather leave than report bad management, finds Penna

Employees who find themselves working for a bad manager are more likely to leave a job than tackle the issue with their HR department, according to a survey by Penna.

Soft skills worth £88 billion to the economy, says campaign

Soft skills such as communication, teamwork and time management contribute £88 billion to the UK economy, research by a campaign calling for the re-evaluation of soft skills has found.

Jaguar Land Rover to create 1,300 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to build its first sports utility vehicle (SUV), creating 1,300 new jobs at its Solihull plant in the West Midlands.

Half of London businesses struggling to recruit skilled staff

More than half (52%) of London businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled staff they need, according to research from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

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Number of public sector interim managers increases

The use of interim managers in the public sector is at its highest rate since 2009, according to research by the Interim Management Association (IMA).