What we learned at the HR Directors Summit 2017

A roundup of some of the most inspirational lessons from the speakers at the 2017 HRD Summit in Birmingham

London 'may lose economic supremacy'

Average salaries have fallen more than any other region, but London still has the highest number of vacancies

Apprenticeships should fit local economy

At a Get My First Job roundtable experts discussed the apprenticeship needs of different regions

More employees sharing complaints online

Prospective employees often look at complaints online before accepting a job offer

Does collaborative hiring really work?

Getting employees from across the business involved in the hiring process can help eliminate bias and establish cultural fit quickly, but democracy has its drawbacks

Business reacts to May's Brexit speech

Theresa May said she wanted to confirm the status of EU workers in Britain but also 'get control' of immigration

Why graduates are turning down top consultancy jobs for start-ups

?Why do top graduates turn down jobs at large strategy consultancies to work for start-ups?

UK third globally for talent competitiveness

This is the highest ranking the UK has ever received in the index, but there are still areas for improvement

Ban unpaid internships to boost social mobility, say MPs

Young people will miss out on top jobs unless employers take socioeconomic factors into account

Move your HR career onwards and upwards

What better time than January to assess your next career move? HR magazine explains how to get from where you are to where you want to be

‘Dramatic’ rise in men in low-paid, part-time work

In contrast, inequality in women's weekly pay has fallen

Legal lowdown: Southern train strikes and recruitment

What are the legalities and commercial considerations to bear in mind when factoring strikes into recruitment decisions?