Do we really know what skills our workforce needs to support the green energy transition, and HR’s role in helping them get there? Cath Everett sheds light on the issue of how HR can contribute to...

In episode 2 of the HR Focus podcast, we look at the mismatch between the skills organisations need - and those they actually have.

New Census data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has uncovered huge inter-regional discrepancies when it comes to education standards – but these may not necessarily translate into...

UK organisations are struggling to get a grip on people data despite significant workforce challenges, the CIPD has warned.

Prime minister Liz Truss is expected to loosen UK immigration rules in an attempt to boost the economy amid fears of a recession.

Businesses have major skills gaps to fill before they can implement artificial intelligence (AI) into their workplaces.

Today, Liz Truss became the new leader of the Conservative party and the prime minister of the UK. Here we examine which HR issues should be at the top of her agenda.

Job vacancies in the UK soared to a record of 1.3 million in March to May this year and research from The Open University's Business Barometer has found staff are taking on extra work as a result of...

Employers are placing too much emphasis on degree-style learning rather than focussing on skills, according to Andreas Schleicher, director of the directorate for education and skills at the...

It is no secret that employers UK-wide have a problem with skills gaps. Whether due to the Great Resignation, the Great Retirement, staff shortages or a general war for talent, businesses are having...

Social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram could be having an influence on workplace training programmes.

The introduction of a Global Business Mobility visa for foreign workers is a step in the right direction, but it may need reform to effectively attract overseas talent to the UK.