Recruitment

Men in 1970s paedophile campaign worked with minors

Men who were a part of a 1970s campaign group for the legalisation of paedophilia were employed in roles where they came into contact with minors, BBC News reported on 8 January.

HR can't afford to ignore 'organisational charlatans'

‘Organisational charlatans,’ also known as ‘false performers,’ can infiltrate any organisation. How can HR professionals confidently identify them?

How HR can manage the January recruitment boom

Traditionally, jobseekers look to start a new job in the new year. We asked commentators how HR practitioners can manage the January recruitment boom.

Ofcom apologises for LinkedIn post about porn job

Media regulator Ofcom has apologised for an “ill-judged” employee post regarding a job which involves monitoring pornographic websites for illegal content, and stopping children from accessing that...

Pay growth rises amid concerns about reliability of ONS labour stats

Regular pay growth increased to 5.2% between August and October, according to the latest labour market data from the Office for National Statistics, published today (17 December).

AI will help HR centre humanity in 2025

In HR, we harness tools to make work meaningful and effective for our teams, with an emphasis on human connection.  It may sound counterintuitive but, in 2025, the best tool for this task will be AI.

Is social media the key to recruiting young people?

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) increased in July to September 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for...

The Inclusive Workplace Conference: What you missed from day one

The Inclusive Workplace conference began on 20 November. Here’s what you missed from day one of the event.

How to spot AI-generated text at work

At the CIPD's annual conference on 7 November, lexicologist Susie Dent explained how to spot AI-generated text at work.

Employers must unlock the value of military skills 

Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting transition. It can be a lonely and isolating. How can employers help? 

Best of HR books: October 2024

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

'No man’s land' economy slows hiring and hinders pay growth

Employees’ pay growth was at its lowest in two years, while the employment rate increased in the latest quarter, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the Office for National Statistics...