• 88% of UK business owners have concerns about implementing Labour’s HR reforms

    The leading HR and health & safety software provider surveyed business owners across the UK about their awareness, understanding, and preparedness for Labour’s incoming employment law reforms, including the introduction of new day-one rights, the expansion of flexible working, and reforms to statutory sick pay (SSP).

  • Over 2.5 million women in private sector missing out on enhanced maternity pay, compared to just 150,000 in the public sector

    Over 2.5 million working women in the private sector are entitled to receive only statutory maternity pay from their employer, compared to just 150,000 in the public sector, according to the latest research from HR data and insights provider Brightmine.

  • British economy to see 610,000 new job roles by 2028 thanks to AI, with IT sector to boom

    ServiceNow worked with Pearson data scientists to use machine learning algorithms to mine data from labour market sources, and found the impact will vary across sectors.

  • On ice: 1 in 5 HR leaders report hiring freeze in the UK

    The strain is also being felt by UK employees with 42% voicing concerns about being laid off, as a fifth (20%) of UK HR leaders reporting the highest incidence of a hiring freezes - followed by Canada (19%), the United States (14%), and Australia (12%).

  • Lost in Translation - Navigating the Complexities of Pre-Employment Screening in Today’s Workforce

    In today’s fast-paced hiring environment, ensuring that the recruitment process doesn’t get lost in translation is critical—especially when it comes to pre-employment screening.

  • University of Hull Selects Workday for HR and Finance Digital Transformation

    University Will Leverage Workday AI Embedded Solutions to Drive Impact Across The Organisation and Unlock New Levels of Innovation.

  • Skillvue secures $2.8M funding round for AI-based skills assessment platform for candidates and employees

    Skillvue has developed a platform that uses AI to enable companies to adopt a skills-based approach in recruitment, talent development and internal mobility.

  • Hiring for HR roles returning to pre-pandemic levels, says new report

    Recruitment for HR posts has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a noticeable shift towards roles focused on employee relations, says a new report.

  • Scottish HR teams urged to sign up for “crucial” employment law crisis workshop

    From allegations of criminal conduct and financial irregularities to embittered former employees hurling damaging parting shots, there are many things which can give HR professional sleepless nights.

  • How to Manage and Work with Different Generations to Create a More Inclusive and Diverse Workforce

    In today's rapidly evolving work environment, businesses are encountering a unique challenge: managing a workforce that spans multiple generations. From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, each generation brings distinct perspectives, values, and work styles to the table.

  • Common Recruitment Pitfalls in 2024

    The modern job market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, presenting unique challenges for recruiters. As organisations strive to attract and retain top talent, it's essential to be aware of the common pitfalls that can hinder the recruitment process.

  • New campaign ‘Temp work works’ shows need to safeguard life-changing flexible contracts

    The UK’s world-leading temporary workforce needs championing and protecting, suggests the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), as it launches its people-first ‘Voice of the Worker’ campaign.

  • Financial Services firms look to retraining and retention to address the digital skills gap

    New research from Davies reveals that financial services (FS) businesses are struggling to bridge the digital skills gap. With hiring new talent alone being insufficient to address this challenge there is an increased focus on retraining and staff retention.

  • Confidence sees return of trade buyers to the recruitment sector – BDO finds

    The UK recruitment sector has seen a shift in buyer appetite in the first six months of the year, as more strategic trade buyers have come back into the market.

  • Exploitative zero hours contracts

    Within its proposals to amend employment law the new government has indicated that it intends to outlaw exploitative zero hours contracts. Along with changes to employment status for workers this could potentially be upsetting for the business of temporary and contractor supply.

  • UK parents seek employer help with soaring holiday childcare costs

    Data from Perkbox Vivup shows significant increase in employees subsidising childcare activities as costs continue to rise

  • Workers express optimism for the impact of automation and AI

    Pipedrive, the intelligent revenue platform for small businesses, has released a report which uncovers how AI is directly correlated with happier workers and better working experiences, including the work-life balance.

  • Why Everyone Needs a Letter of Recommendation in Their Career Journey

    In today's competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is more important than ever.

  • The Onrec Online Recruitment Awards 2024 - Winners Announced

    5th September 2024, Leonardo Royal Hotel London City... A great night had by all

  • Only 14% of UK job postings mention education requirements, while only 5% need a degree

    New research from the hiring platform, Indeed, has found that almost two thirds (65%) of UK employers say that educational qualifications are becoming less important when hiring.

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