Tech

UK ranks 22nd for global skills proficiency

The UK has ranked 22nd globally out of 109 countries in skills proficiency, according to a report published today (4 June).

Workplace surveillance unfairly targets black employees, research suggests

Black employees in the UK may face a higher risk of workplace surveillance, according to research published today (30 May).

Half of employees knowingly share risky social media posts

Half (49%) of employees knowingly post messages on social media that could expose their employers to reputational or financial damage, according to research by security firm CyberArk.

HR predicts blended human and AI workforce, research reveals

Eight in 10 (80%) HR leaders believe that within five years, most workforces will have humans and AI working alongside each other, according to research published yesterday (5 May).

Fewer women plan to upskill in AI than men

Fewer women plan on increasing their artificial intelligence (AI) skills and knowledge compared with men, new research has found.

Third of employees feel unprepared to use AI at work

One third of UK employees feel unprepared to adopt AI in the next one-to-three years, new research has revealed.

Has tech taken the soul out of recruiting?

Recruiters and candidates are increasingly using technology to manage the high volume of available roles. How is this impacting the recruiting experience? Tim Stone investigates.

Internal comms and personalisation - what HR needs to learn from marketing

HR professionals play a vital role in maintaining a strong company culture and ensuring employee engagement.

Clunky HR tech costing businesses 26 hours per employee

Poorly designed HR tools are damaging productivity and frustrating employees, according to new research.

Four ways to get people to care about HR data

There's a joke among HR specialists that the most requested report from company stakeholders is an annual list of employee birthdays. The problem is that even in 2023, the joke isn’t too far from the...

Cryptocurrency fraud sparks concerns over adoption of new tech

A headline-making workplace cryptocurrency fraud has reignited debate on how far employer policies should change to guard against the impact of evolving technologies at work.

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Payroll errors costing businesses £150,000 a year

UK businesses are losing up to £150,000 a year through payroll errors, according to research from HR, payroll and finance software provider MHR.