How Wincanton attracted younger talent, transforming itself in the process

Leaders of supply chain logistics provider Wincanton introduced a comprehensive early careers strategy to solve its attraction problem.

CIPD warns of rising redundancies

Almost a third (32%) of employers are planning on reducing their headcount through redundancies, or recruiting fewer people in response to increased employer costs, new research by the CIPD indicates.

Women face fewer employment opportunities, charity finds

Women are less likely to get a job than they were in 2022, according to research conducted by the charity Smart Works.

Unsettled hiring outlook impacts business confidence

A new hiring and investment outlook survey has found that, despite slight improvements in how employers view the UK’s economic performance, hiring intentions are still depressed.

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Six pre-boarding mistakes to avoid

The time between a candidate accepting a job offer and their first day at work – the pre-boarding period – is a critical and often underestimated phase in the employee lifecycle.

Personal branding vital for employers and employees, research shows

The majority (91%) of UK hiring managers prefer a candidate with a strong digital professional brand, while 81% of UK job seekers agree that an organisation’s brand is crucial, according to research...

Men in 1970s paedophile campaign worked with minors

Men who were a part of a 1970s campaign group for the legalisation of paedophilia were employed in roles where they came into contact with minors, BBC News reported on 8 January.

How HR can manage the January recruitment boom

Traditionally, jobseekers look to start a new job in the new year. We asked commentators how HR practitioners can manage the January recruitment boom.

Ofcom apologises for LinkedIn post about porn job

Media regulator Ofcom has apologised for an “ill-judged” employee post regarding a job which involves monitoring pornographic websites for illegal content, and stopping children from accessing that...

12 months of 2024: November

As we near the end of this year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown rounds up key stories from each month of 2024.

Pay growth rises amid concerns about reliability of ONS labour stats

Regular pay growth increased to 5.2% between August and October, according to the latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics, published today (17 December).

How to retain staff during mergers and acquisitions

When an employer’s boat is rocked by merger and acquisition activity, what’s the best way to retain employees? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.