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Devolution could be the answer to regional jobs gaps

Devolution could allow Northern regions to catch up on disproportionate job growth in the South East, according to think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North

Smaller connected teams work better for businesses

?Analysis from Kaplan Leadership and Professional Development has identified five key themes of successful workplaces

Barclays installs spyware on employees’ computers

Barclays has come under scrutiny after it installed ‘Big Brother-style’ monitoring software in its London headquarters

Younger workers checking emails every hour outside work

The proportion of young workers using their smartphone for business purposes outside of working hours almost doubled between 2018 and 2019, according to Deloitte’s Mobile Consumer Survey

Employers’ views on climate change biggest concern for young workers

Millennials and Generation Z want to see greater social purpose and specific behaviour change from businesses, according to a Purpose Pulse report

Points-based immigration to open UK to highly-skilled workers

The UK government has revealed further details of its points-based immigration system, due to start on 1 January 2021

Identifying critical skills biggest concern for HR

Half (50%) of HR professionals have said that their biggest concern for future jobs is identifying critical skills and characteristics, according to research from Aon’s Assessment Solutions

One in seven NHS staff have experienced physical violence at work

The NHS Staff Survey 2019 has revealed the scale of harassment and abuse many of its employees face while at work

Female ex-prisoners need more support finding work

Women leaving prison were almost three times less likely to be employed on release than men, according to a report

No employment tribunal claims dismissed in 2018/19, adding to backlog

Employment tribunals could cease to be as effective if judges do not exercise their power to dismiss unlikely claims early, according to a partner at law firm GQ|Littler

Balancing trust with control noted as key challenge for employers

Striking the balance between trust in your employees and an inherent need for control is a challenge for organisations when it comes to flexible working and autonomy in the workplace

Marks and Spencer jobs at risk

Marks and Spencer (M&S) is set to close two of its clothing distribution centres, putting nearly 700 jobs at risk