Employers facing shrinking supply of low-skilled labour

While an influx of non-EU citizens has kept the supply of medium- and high-skilled labour in good shape, low-skilled labour shortage remains a concern

Mental health first aid can have negative impacts

While mental health first aid (MHFA) can bring many benefits to the workplace, some firms could risk employee wellbeing if it is not implemented properly

Managers failing on the basics of successful one to ones

HR must train and support managers to hold effective meetings with their reports, or risk employees feeling devalued and disengaged

How to run 360-degree feedback in appraisals

There are benefits to incorporating multiple-perspective data into the standard appraisal process

Managers struggle to nurture emotional intelligence

Few managers take formalised approaches to fostering emotional intelligence (EQ) at work, according to research from Lee Hecht Harrison Penna

Boris Johnson's police recruitment plan too restrictive, warns HR community

?While experts welcome the new prime minister’s drive to recruit 20,000 police officers, there are concerns that the entry requirements will act as a barrier to some

Top employers democratise leadership development

Leading employers have an open and transparent approach to developing internal talent, according to exclusive research from the Top Employers Institute

Will lowering salary thresholds solve the skills crisis?

There is perhaps no way to change the migration system without creating winners and losers

Apprenticeship levy an 'empty promise', says CIPD

The apprenticeship levy is failing to deliver on government promises to boost skills and spending on workplace training, according to research from the CIPD

Retraining scheme launched to tackle AI job losses

?The government is launching a national retraining scheme for workers at risk of losing jobs to automation and AI

Automation more likely to affect female workers

?The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to ensure the benefits of technology are evenly shared

Future-proofing finance for the digital era

Technology will forever change the way we do business. So how can you best prepare your organisation’s financial future?

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