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Much is happening right now that will affect recruitment supply in the future. We have commented on the zero hours proposal, see here. Today it’s the turn of plans for umbrella market regulation.

Coursera, a leading online learning platform, today released Closing the Gender Gap in GenAI Skills, a new playbook designed to increase women’s learning and participation in Generative AI (GenAI). While UK enrollments in GenAI courses on Coursera soared by 227% over the past year, just 31% of these learners are women. This closely mirrors the 32% global average and highlights a persistent gap in one of tech’s fastest-growing domains.

Responding to the laying of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

Unite has welcomed the government plans to strengthen elements of its Employment Rights Bill ahead of the legislation’s report stage.

Further clarity on reforms will help employers plan for the changes, but complexity remains and support for employers will be vital to ensuring the bill achieves its aims

UK companies still connected to analogue copper landlines are at increasing risk of outages, the latest figures suggest

The government has now published its plans for applying proposed zero hours rules to agency workers.

If you’re heading into a job interview for a high-ranking executive position, then you’ll want to make sure that you’re prepared for the process.

New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, reveals that UK office workers are looking for real value in their in-office experiences—not just more time at their desks.

The UK is an international outlier when it comes to retaining senior corporate affairs staff, new research from the Corporate Affairs Search Alliance (CASA) and Ithaca Partners finds.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, new research from employee benefits technology provider, Zest, reveals that eight in ten (80%) female employees are demanding more employer support in their workplace benefits packages.

The potential impact and range of measures in the bill will require guidance and support for employers to aid implementation and to mitigate concerns.

Leaders Turn to Skills-Based Talent Strategies to Navigate Uncertainty and Boost Productivity in the Age of AI

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and return-to-work experts Career Returners are calling on recruiters and employers to break free from misconceptions and take concrete moves to close a critical gap in the labour market.

New research has revealed a concerning trend for men's mental health in the workplace, with 43% of the male workforce calling for more support from their employers.