Whitepaper calls on HR professionals to embrace big data

HR professionals risk falling behind the curve if they do not use big data effectively, according to a report by talent and RPO specialists Cielo.

Top five myths about flexible working

The impact of UK SMEs on the job market recovery has been anything but small. A recent study by the Institute of Public Policy & Research (IPPR) found that the country’s small businesses are...

'Meaningful opportunities' needed for disabled graduates

Only talking about policies for disabled graduates is "not good enough" and employers should be taking action to create meaningful opportunities, according to SABMiller director: HR, corporate offices...

Sharp rise in self-employment among directors

There has been an increase of 47% in self-employed managers in director and senior leadership roles in the past five years, according to research by professional services consultancy Procorre.

'Sharp regional disparities' in workless households

The latest ONS figures on the number of workless households show the biggest drop since comparable records began but concerns remain over the concentration in some regions, according to the Work...

'Private school premium' for graduates worth up to £4,500

Graduates who attended fee-paying schools earn up to £4,500 per year more than those who went to state schools, according to research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

'Rush to recruit' leads to drop in productivity

Employers recruiting larger numbers of new staff following the financial crash have put UK workplace productivity at risk, according to PwC HR consulting practice partner Anthony Bruce.

How HR can use CSR to connect with young people

There is a mismatch between the perceptions of employers and young people about work. HR must step in and bridge the gap, or we risk a lost generation of unemployed or underemployed young people.

Professional wage growth to extend into 2015

Wage growth in professional services roles is set to continue into 2015, according to research by professional recruiters Robert Half.

Employers struggling to hire Christmas drivers, says REC

Many businesses are not able to hire enough drivers for the Christmas period according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Jobs Outlook.

Attracting talent to the energy sector

With regular media and public focus painting an often negative picture of the UK’s energy industry, how does a business energy supplier that’s not one of the 'big six' recruit and retain the best...

BT to create 500 engineering roles

BT has today announced it intends to create 500 more engineering roles as part of its Openreach arm.