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Jobseekers concerned about their prospects

Apprehension was found to be highest among those aged 25 to 34

The 12 months of 2016: January

In our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings of 2016

Hot topic: Extended maternity benefits, part two

Employment law

The CBI has said it wants to see statutory maternity pay extended to 52 weeks from 39

British workers can expect real wage growth of 1.9% in 2017

UK wages will increase by 2.5% next year, despite economic and business turmoil caused by Brexit

Diversity on boards: A race to the top

The Parker Review on board racial diversity has been broadly welcomed, but are the targets too low?

Brits enjoying life now rather than saving

More people focus on short-term saving than putting money aside for retirement

Gig economy "breeding entitlement" in businesses

Some companies pressure freelancers into working unpaid or for low rates, prompting a race to the bottom

Business services sector unfazed by Brexit

SMEs in the business services sector were most optimistic about Brexit's impact

Women progress when childcare duties are shared more equally

Research has confirmed the common suspicion that women’s careers are more likely to progress if childcare is shared

Immigration hit record high before Brexit vote

The most commonly stated reason for immigration to the UK was work

Public trust in business falls dramatically

Corporate tax avoidance remained the top public concern about business behaviour in 2016

Will AI augment or replace HR?

We investigate the different guises of artificial intelligence for HR and ask what organisations need to do to ensure they can exploit it