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Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls

The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has fallen slightly year-on-year, according to new data.

UK CEOs leading the way on employee wellbeing

UK CEOs are leading the way in recognising the toll the coronavirus pandemic is having on their employees, new research from PwC has found.

Black Lives Matter not leading to diversity policy change

The global momentum behind the Black Lives Matter movement has not led to a change in focus of diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies, according to new research.

UK job adverts reach post-lockdown high

Job postings in the UK have reached their highest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

CIPD calls for further government support after furlough scheme ends

The CIPD is calling for the government to provide further support after the government’s Job Retention Scheme (JRS) winds up at the end of October.

The five things HR leaders should consider in return to work planning

It can be difficult for HR to know what to prioritise when heading back to the workplace following coronavirus, so we’ve come up with the main areas it should be focussing on.

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AI in the workplace is a diversity issue HR needs to take control of

HR needs to have a seat at the table when it comes to employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, according to senior associate at Fieldfisher David Lorimer.

How HR can support employees diagnosed with cancer

HR must make sure it has clear sickness absence policies in place to help employees diagnosed with cancer.

Handling conflict mediations triggered by COVID-19

The UK workforce has faced the most difficult conditions in living memory over the past four months, so it’s hardly surprising that so many employees have been traumatised by their COVID-19...

Employers consider next steps as UK enters recession

Employers are now bracing themselves for the true scale of redundancy and a turbulent job market following the news that the UK has officially entered into a recession fuelled by the coronavirus...

Employers warned not to crowd-out apprenticeship opportunities for young people

?Apprenticeships lean too heavily towards highly qualified employees and not enough towards school leavers, according to a new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ).

Workers missing teamwork and friendship in pandemic

?Employees feel less connected to their leaders, teammates and friends compared to their lives before the coronavirus pandemic.