AI is Fuelling a Surge in Fake Job Ads, with Half of Job Seekers Reporting Increases According to IJA Report
A new survey commissioned by the Institute of Job Aggregation (IJA) has revealed growing concerns among job seekers regarding the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process. Nearly half (48%) of respondents reported seeing an increase in fake job advertisements since AI tools have become more prevalent. In comparison, an overwhelming 90% expressed […]
UK employers are urged to consider salary-sacrifice schemes as a result of rising taxes
In the UK’s recent Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined key measures including a rise in Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) and a lowered NIC threshold. These measure may have potential indirect effects on employees, such as restrained salary growth, reduced recruitment, and potential restructuring in pension contribution strategies. These measures make salary sacrifice schemes […]
Jonathan Westley: Transforming HR: The power of digital identity verification for better employee experiences
Anyone working in HR has experienced this situation at some point in their career. You are in the process of hiring someone for a new role and you are in the final stages, when the cumbersome task of checking their details arrives. This means a large amount of paperwork and back and forth with the […]
Employees need to be aware of the ‘Career Cushioning Trend’ in order to protect their future jobs and finances
TikTok, for example, has become a powerful platform that can influence consumer trends across a range of markets and sectors. Social media has had a major impact on the job market. It highlights niche industries, promotes business growth and offers a variety of viral career trends. Looking at the TikTok career trends over the past […]
As National Insurance increases loom, UK salaries are falling behind US salaries
The UK Autumn Budget announced increases in National Insurance contributions. Many UK businesses anticipate rising operating costs. There are many concerns, including potential effects on investment, hiring freezing, restricted salary growth, as well as the risk that jobs will be moved overseas to markets such as the US where business conditions remain more favorable. Deel […]
Budget that will blow a black hole: But is it worth the cost?
Labour’s first Budget for 14 years certainly created a stir. After months of election promises that manifesto pledges would be fully costed and steadfast assurances that taxes won’t rise, the business community may feel like the rug was pulled out from under their feet after the recent speech by the Chancellor. After Labour won the […]
Trustees of charities could be protected from whistleblowers
After a landmark ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, charity trustees may be protected from whistleblowing harm. Dr Nigel MacLennan, a trustee of the British Psychological Society, was elected as its president-elect. He campaigned for this position, expressing his concerns about how the charity is run. MacLennan received notification that he was elected to the […]
Married at First Sight’s star loses EE claim
A reality TV star, who was employed by EE, lost his unfair dismissal case against his former employer. Luke Worley, a store supervisor in Basildon for the telecommunications firm, did not report to work between 13 and 26 September 2021. He was a star of the reality show Married at First Sight and was asked […]
Amazon workers demand a reversal in the return to office policy
Amazon Web Services CEO has received a letter from more than 500 employees urging the company to change its policy of full-time office return. AWS parent company Amazon informed employees in September that they will have to return to work full-time by January 2025. Andy Jassy, the chief executive of the company, said that the […]
Top 10 HR Questions October 2024 – National Living Wage
The Living Wage Foundation announced an increase in the “real” Living Wage in October. Employers can sign up for a “real” living wages that is a rate set independently based on evidence of cost of living. The “national living wages” is the highest rate of the minimum wage. In October, also before the Autumn Budget, […]