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Construction industry not 'monoculture', says Crossrail HRD

Companies in the construction industry should be "shining a light on good practice" to attract diverse talent, according to Crossrail HR director Valerie Todd.

Study finds sharpest dip in hiring intentions in three years

British companies' hiring intentions for the fourth quarter of 2014 are down two percentage points on the previous quarter – the largest decrease in three years, according to ManpowerGroup.

Linklaters receives first ever NES accreditation

Global law firm Linklaters is the first organisation to achieve certification against the National Equality Standard (NES) – an initiative that helps organisations promote diversity and inclusion in...

Hot topic: Scottish independence

On 18 September, Scotland will vote whether to remain part of the United Kingdom, or to go it alone as an independent country. What impact would a ‘Yes for independence’ vote have on employers in...

Half of London companies report skills shortage

Nearly half (45%) of employers in London report that the capital is experiencing a skills shortage, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG.

Equal pay audits will leave employers open to 'class actions', expert warns

New powers open to tribunals to order a full pay audit in an equal pay disputes will leave companies vulnerable to class actions, according to employment law consultant Peter Holmes.

Most CEOs see HR as 'least strategically important' function

A high proportion of CEOs and board-level executives see HR as adding less strategic value than any other major function, according to DDI general manager Simon Mitchell.

Business needs to reconnect with society, says former Morrisons HRD

Business has become “disconnected” from society and must get back to its true purpose, according to former Morrisons HR director Norman Pickavance.

Gamification can reduce pre-start dropouts, says HCL CHRO

Gamification is a useful tool to keep candidates engaged in the time between accepting a job offer and starting the role, according to HCL CHRO Prithvi Shergill.

Women to take two-thirds of high-skilled roles over next six years

An increase in the gap between women's and men's qualifications will see women take two-thirds of high-skilled jobs across the next six years, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills...

Gen Y most negative towards flexible workers

Research seen exclusively by HR magazine reveals Generation Y often thinks flexible working shows a lack of commitment.

Access to Work has ‘marketing problem’ with mental health

The government’s Access to Work programme, designed to help disabled people into employment, is too focused on those with physical disabilities, according to a panel speaking to the Work and Pensions...