It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

It's been an eventful year for HR-related issues hitting the headlines. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings

As the prime minister cancels the crucial MPs' vote on her Brexit deal, hiring concerns have mounted for businesses

The public sector will not be able to recruit the staff needed for up to seven years based on current demand, The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has warned

A third (34%) of UK managers said their organisation has considered automating elements of the business to tackle post-Brexit skills shortages

Hiring plans are being affected by worsening skills and labour shortages, partly as a result of a drop in the number of migrants working in the UK

Women, young people and blue-collar workers are missing out on formal flexible working arrangements

Employers have criticised an 'alarming' report for its lack of evidence surrounding the impact of migration on the economy

A report that suggests EU workers coming to the UK should be given no preference for visas after Brexit has recieved a mixed response

As Brexit threatens the pipeline of skilled workers, employers are facing recruitment challenges, according to The Open University

Performance at individual NHS Trusts should be measured by the issues that matter most to employees, according to a report from the Work Foundation

Companies are having to pay more for staff as they struggle to find skilled workers, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)