Skills

Talent acquisition and CSR must break silos to help diversity

Most businesses recognise the value - whether moral, monetary or reputational - of both diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies and corporate, social and governance (CSR) efforts.

Realising the value of employing ex-military and reservists

Every year over 14,000 skilled and experienced individuals leave the Armed Forces ready to enter the civilian workforce. Individuals with a services background have a multitude of skills they can...

Strategic L&D can guide the future workforce

As the pandemic diminishes, forward-looking businesses must prepare staff for the future of work, say David Collings and John McMackin.

Training set to move up the agenda as workers return from furlough

Over one third (35%) of retail key workers, and 40% of those who work in groceries, have reported feeling underprepared to do their roles due to the way work has changed during the coronavirus...

Experts warn chancellor’s Job Retention Bonus is a “drop in the ocean” when dealing with furlough

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined a three-point ‘plan for jobs’ aiming to provide support to some of the sectors and demographics most affected by the pandemic.

How to build a people analytics team

Getting the make-up of a people analytics team right is key to it solving business issues

Half of employees quit over jobs not meeting expectations

Almost half (48%) of employees have left a role because it wasn’t what they expected it to be, according to a ThriveMap survey

Two-thirds in HR struggle with onboarding

?Nearly two-thirds (63%) of HR professionals have experienced new recruits quitting before they've even started, according to Cezanne HR

Jobseekers prioritise progression and working conditions over pay

Almost half (45%) of companies mistakenly believe salaries drive employees to move jobs, rather than their working culture

Third of workers feel unqualified for their roles

Employees don't feel qualified in their current roles, with the fear of being ‘found out’ impacting their wellbeing

New year spurs workers to leave

A third (34%) of workers are likely to change job this year, citing poor relationships with managers and lack of progression

Case study: Creating a learning culture at Airbus

As more HRDs are turning their attention to reskilling their workforces HR magazine hears from four organisations already embracing L&D to create agile learners