In our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings of 2016

Some companies pressure freelancers into working unpaid or for low rates, prompting a race to the bottom

The most commonly stated reason for immigration to the UK was work

More than one in 10 people aged 16 to 24? in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET)

Employers admit to fragmented governance models for managing their contingent workforce

While almost half (46%) of contractors think they are valued, 18% feel businesses discourage contracting

The average hiring process was found to take 27.59 days

Anne Jaakke, global HRD for lingerie retailer Hunkemöller International, on recruiting for values and attitude

Recruiting the best people is getting tougher and more expensive. So how can recruiters change things for the better?

Those aged 55 to 64 feel employers discriminate against them because of their age

Some HR professionals embrace Glassdoor, others think it's a risk. Who is right?

What young people think they should be doing to grow their careers is at odds with employer expectations