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Bishop: Confidence "an everyday challenge” for women

The Olympic medallist explained how focusing on everyday beliefs and what’s possible can build confidence

Employees unaware of death in service benefits

Misconceptions around death in service benefits could be leaving employees in a vulnerable financial position, according to research from Direct Line Group

BBC to ban all-white shortlists

?The BBC has announced plans to mandate the inclusion of at least one black or ethnic minority candidate in all job shortlists above a certain grade

More must be done to tackle apprenticeship 'diversity deadlock'

Businesses and the government must work together to drive apprenticeship diversity, a report has asserted

Working Families Best Practice Awards winners announced

?The winners of the Working Families Best Practice Awards have been announced at an event in London

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23 million will work beyond the age of 65

Three-quarters (75%) of UK employees will have to work beyond state pension age, according to research from Canada Life

Is happiness at work determined in childhood?

A panel at the Good Day at Work Conference discussed how to make employees happy at work

Transphobia rife among UK employers

34% of employers are “less likely” to hire someone if transgender and 43% admit to being unsure if they would recruit a transgender worker

Bad first impressions deterring candidates

?Almost half (48%) of candidates are deterred from applying for jobs after poor first impressions, according to research from Hays

Not enough employees willing to be internationally mobile

RES Forum research finds that global mobility must be smart, agile, flawless and efficient

Swart: Leadership emotional intelligence takes practice

HR should explain the neuroscience behind improving different cognitive capacities to persuade leaders to adopt healthier habits

Middle market companies confident about hiring

Middle market businesses worldwide are showing signs of optimism as they prioritise AI and attracting diverse talent, research from EY has found