Operational Efficiency

Government to boost careers advice in schools

The government has announced a new careers programme for primary schools in disadvantaged areas that seeks to strengthen the link between employers and future candidates.

How neurodivergent individuals contribute to innovation

What do Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford and Richard Branson all have in common? They are some of history’s greatest innovators – and all are neurodivergent.

Santander drops 2:1 requirement for grad scheme

Santander UK has dropped its requirement for candidates to have achieved at least a 2:1 at university when enrolling in its graduate scheme.

TUPE or not TUPE, that is the question

The last two years have witnessed dramatic changes in job market conditions. The tight labour market, which has seen record job-to-job moves as employers compete for talent, has left many employers...

Off-the-record complaints and how to handle them

There have been various news reports of high-profile workplace bullying or harassment allegations over the past few months.

Shift workers rate best and worst UK employers for 2023

NATS, formerly the National Air Traffic Service, defence contractor BAE Systems and consumer goods company Unilever have been ranked as the top three employers for shift workers in the UK.

How Iceland’s rehabilitation director unlocks ex-offender recruitment

In 2022, Iceland appointed Paul Cowley its first ever director of rehabilitation, taking responsibility for the recruitment of ex-offenders across the business.

HR magazine most read 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we've gathered the biggest news stories for our readers from across the year.

How to get reward right without being reactive

Businesses are facing a lot of challenges right now. Quiet quitting combined with a cost of living crisis and economic slump, is a recipe for a restless, discontented workforce.

It’s time to rethink your employer branding campaign

One of the biggest obstacles that candidates experience when searching for a job is not knowing what it’s like to work for the company they are applying to.

12 months of 2022: November

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Redundancies and pay freezes on cards for 2023

The cost of living crisis may force employers into redundancies in 2023, according to research from employment law and HR consultancy firm WorkNest.