As thousands of school leavers prepare to enter the workforce on A-level results day, HR has a new generation of talent ready to enter the profession.

Over half (57%) of employers still mainly look for degrees or post-graduate qualifications when recruiting staff, according to a new report from the CIPD.

More young people are going to university as they feel the post-pandemic job market will demand a degree rather than an apprenticeship.

As many remain apprehensive about the new qualification, employers and education providers are told not to dismiss the skills route

Vice chancellors' pay continues to be a subject of controversy at UK universities