Hammond: Management funding to boost productivity

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces increased funding for management programmes to boost productivity, while a new CIPD report points to under-utilisation of skills and productivity

Employees unsupported when starting new roles

Two-fifths (40%) of employees do not receive onboarding support when starting a new job, according to research

CIPD and Mind launch mental health guide for managers

?The CIPD and Mind have published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work

Three in five employers report impending skills crisis

As Brexit threatens the pipeline of skilled workers, employers are facing recruitment challenges, according to The Open University

Case study: Off-peak staff swapping at Grace Hotels

The hotel group’s Strategic Labour Partnership with other luxury brands provides employees with a sea of opportunities

Age discrimination rife in the workplace

Employers who overlook the skills of older workers will face talent shortages, the Centre for Ageing Better has warned

Resignations rise for sixth year in a row

High turnover rates continue to rock the labour market, especially in manufacturing and production

Half of workers expected to be freelance by 2020

Up to 50% of workers are expected to turn freelance in the next two years, according to research from Kalido

Poor charity cultures putting talent off

One in four (37%) people have been put off working for the charity sector by recent sexual harassment scandals, according to research from Kin&Co

Employment rights a Brexit priority for finance professionals

As the government publishes 'no-deal Brexit' advice for firms, research shows senior professionals are more concerned with employment rights than economic matters

Why Baby Boomers are leaving the workforce

The assumptions being made about older workers are astounding. These play a key factor in why many are ‘cashing out’ early

Recruitment pressures rise as EU migration drops

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern