AI in hiring is putting off candidates

While many employers are turning to AI to create a more streamlined recruitment process they risk coming across as impersonal to candidates

Hiring ex-offenders could help solve skills shortages

As the hospitality sector faces uncertainty over skills shortages, employers could benefit from hiring ex-offenders, according to research from Caterer.com

Overcoming trouble in paradise: Recruitment and culture at WeWork

Co-working unicorn WeWork has had a rough few months. But it’s introducing HR processes and making recruitment more strategic

Hot topic: Preventing knife crime, part two

In April the Office for National Statistics revealed that knife crime hit its highest level since records began in 2011

Trevor Phillips: Distributed leadership is the “future of business”

A panel on day one of the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition spoke about different ways HR can create good work

Hot topic: Preventing knife crime

In April the Office for National Statistics revealed that knife crime hit its highest level since records began in 2011

‘Superjobs’ to replace many “static task-based jobs”

There is a growing trend for AI-augmented multidisciplinary roles, and HR should anticipate this shift now

Handling allegations of criminal behaviour in the workplace

Crime is not just something that happens outside of working hours and away from working premises

A third of private sector firms unaware of IR35 changes

?A third (33%) of private sector organisations that regularly engage non-permanent contractors don't know anything about upcoming IR35 reforms, according to research from Hays

Jobseekers 'cheating' recruitment platforms

Research suggests there is an imbalance of tech and humans in the hiring process, allowing candidates to manipulate algorithms to better their chances

Harnessing the Amazon mindset in talent acquisition

Advancements in technology mean recruiters can target candidates with personalised communications and achieve higher candidate quality

How easy is it to claw back bonuses from senior executives?

It is easier to refuse payment than to recover sums already paid