Career progression ‘barriers’ forcing women out of STEM

One in three (35%) women working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) jobs have said they have considered leaving the sector, with 51% blaming barriers to career progression.

Older workers locked out of development opportunities

Employees over 50 are less likely to be offered learning and development opportunities than their younger colleagues, research by AXA PPP has found.

It’s time to ‘revolutionise retirement’, says older workers champion

Business and policy leaders need to “revolutionise retirement” in the UK to encourage older people to work longer, the government’s older workers champion Ros Altmann has said.

More Millennials embracing freelancing

Younger employees, the so-called Millennials, are more likely to reject working for one organisation and instead freelance with multiple organisations, research by Elance-oDesk has found.

Only a third of executives satisfied with succession management programmes

Only 36% of executives are satisfied with their business’s succession management programmes, according to research by Korn Ferry.

Focus on “purpose that transcends numbers”, says CMI CEO

HR directors should focus on “good purpose that transcends numbers and quarterly results”, CMI CEO Ann Francke has said.

Is line management bias holding back your talent?

If you’re compiling a talent pool – and you want to include the best people and those with the most potential - be wary of relying solely on the judgement of your line managers.

Employers don’t understand Gen Y motivators

There is a mismatch between what employers think Gen Y staff want from their careers and what younger employers actually want, according to research conducted by Penna.

Overcoming barriers to strategic workforce planning

Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is arguably more important than ever before. The skills required of the workforce are constantly adapting, and there are widespread skills shortages. Therefore, the...

Talent shortages a 'major challenge' for UK companies

Over a third (34%) of UK companies will be affected by major talent shortages over the next year, while 40% say recruiting and retaining staff is a major challenge, according to research by benefits...

HR needs to reinvent performance management

HR has failed to build performance management systems that benefit the organisation and its people.

McDonald's HRD: Take action on 'soft skills' now

I believe we need to do more to recognise the importance of so-called soft skills – the vital skills that people need in order to succeed at work and beyond; including communication, teamwork and time...