Around the world, many organisations are already making posts redundant, with layoffs in the tech industry grabbing the headlines. For those without a job, the future may not look bright, but life is...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision of the UK as an innovation hub to rival Silicon Valley on Friday (27 January). Think tanks have warned, however, that more action will be needed to reach his...
Foreign exchange company Travelex has implemented a cost of living pay increase for workers in affected territories.
Elon Musk’s tumultuous takeover of Twitter shows why the spotlight is never good for governance. He may now be the poster boy for governance mishaps, but he isn’t the only one to have let fame get in...
Less than a quarter (23%) of disabled people would disclose their disability in a job application raising fears that not enough is being done to include these workers.
January reporting of job scams is already 66% ahead of December 2022’s total, sparking worries this rise could exacerbate recruitment struggles and stress-test hiring processes.
An almost 10% rise in government visits to identify illegal working should remind employers to tighten recruitment processes and understand risks in this area say legal experts.
The UK’s recession is expected to deepen in 2023 with the economy forecast to lose 1.2% of gross domestic product (GDP). What that means in real terms is that we can expect to see a similar...
With Google, Microsoft and Spotify the latest technology companies to announce redundancy plans, HR and legal experts are calling on businesses to consider other options and good processes.
The central role HR had at Davos 2023 shows the function is under increased pressure to help solve global social, political and climate issues, say HR experts.
Post covid the job market has changed beyond all recognition, leading to a ‘perfect storm’ for those looking to locate the best talent. We look at how RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) could offer...
Do you have a gender expression policy? Few companies do, but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do to demonstrate support for employees who plan to formally transition gender, or for those...
