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Technology | Most HR teams are avoiding use of AI in recruitment

Nine out of 10 (92%) HR professionals said they do not use AI in recruitment and most don’t have plans to do so in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Recruitment and Employment...

Hiring | Why is recruitment harder than ever before?

Remote working, AI, and labour shortages have created escalating challenges in recruitment and hiring, according to Steve Knox, VP of global talent acquisition at HR software company Dayforce.

Technology | AI jargon HR needs to know

As employers implement more AI systems, new jargon, from 'machine learning' to 'black box,' is making its way to the office.

Labour market | Strikes down but worker shortages remain, according to ONS

The number of firms with concerns for their business is at its lowest level since February 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics' latest 'Business insights and impact on the UK...

Compliance | HMRC updates CEST IR35 tool

HMRC updated its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool for IR35 guidance on 2 October.

Events | Four future HR trends from Dayforce’s Insights conference

Held at the Wynn in Las Vegas, HR software company Dayforce (formerly Ceridian) hosted three days of sessions and talks, headlined by actor Kevin Bacon.

Employment law | Supreme Court holiday pay ruling makes it easier for employees to reclaim underpayment

Yesterday (4 October) the Supreme Court made a ruling that will make it easier for employees to reclaim unlawful deductions from their holiday pay.

Policy | HS2 backtrack “sad” result for northern talent

Rishi Sunak’s abandonment of the northern leg of the HS2 rail line yesterday (4 October) came under fire as a blow to talent development and mobility in the north of England.

Data protection | ICO publishes employer guidance on lawful workplace monitoring

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance for employers implementing monitoring, such as health and safety surveillance cameras, keystroke and activity tracking and...

Visa fees | Immigration price hike hits employers

The UK government’s visa price hike has come into force today (4 October) leaving workers and employers with a much larger bill.

Tribunal | Nationwide’s return-to-office mandate backfires with £350,000 tribunal bill

Nationwide Building Society has been ordered to pay more than £350,000 in compensation to a former employee who was made redundant after refusing its return-to-office (RTO) mandate.

Pay | National Living Wage to hit £11: what HR needs to do now

A new National Living Wage of £11 per hour is to be launched in April 2024, giving HR and payroll professionals a number of tasks to complete before the new financial year.