Care sector vacancies soar, while applications slump
Poor morale and concerns over mandatory vaccinations mean that the care sector is struggling to keep roles filled.
Amazon: new legal challenge could cost firm £140 million
Law firm Leigh Day has launched a potentially £140 million compensation claim on behalf of Amazon drivers working as 'delivery service partners'.
Avoiding the pitfalls of ISO 45003 for psychological health, safety and wellbeing at work
We have to applaud the release of ISO 45003, the first global standard on psychological health, safety and wellbeing at work.
The culture gap: putting culture at the heart of business performance
It is now widely accepted that culture is the foundation on which exceptional financial performance is built. Historically, boards didn’t spend much time on culture, but increasingly there is a...
UK faces labour shortage: what can employers do to manage?
The UK now has the lowest ratio of unemployed people to vacancies since records began in 1971.
A third of young workers concerned about proximity bias
A third (34%) of 18-to-24-year-olds are concerned that working remotely will mean they miss out on progression opportunities.
Key steps for HR as dust settles post off-payroll
We learned from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest annual accounts that Network Rail is hiring 79% of contractors on an outside IR35 basis.
Menopause – three actions HR can take today to support their workforce
Monday 18th October is World Menopause Day. But while this stage of life which impacts half the population is now being discussed, what practical steps can HR make to support their employees?
HR at high risk of 'change fatigue'
Four in five people reported feeling exhausted by the ongoing uncertainty at work and in society in September this year, and HR is among the most at risk.
Black grads need backing, not just recruitment
Employers cannot encourage racial equality merely by hiring young black people and hoping for the best.
Life after furlough: are government job schemes enough?
With the furlough scheme having now come to an end, the government has announced additional support for employers in the form of an extension to the Plan for Jobs. Moving forward, it will be down to...