The ‘adverse effects’ that AI will have in the future are expected to be a major threat
According to Techopedia, the adverse effects of AI and misinformation will become the greatest global risks in the next decade. Over 900 experts in academia, business and politics expressed concern about AI’s ability to increase societal instability and polarisation. DeepSeek is a Chinese AI division of High-Flyer Capital Management. Its rise has highlighted the increasing […]
Birmingham bin workers protest over wages
Over 350 bin workers in Birmingham, England have started a strike over a dispute about pay. Today (4 February), today (10, 18 and 26 Feb), tomorrow (6 March), and on 25 and 6 April are all scheduled for strike action. Since 2 January, there has been a ban on overtime and a “work-to-rule” system where […]
Unfair dismissal of a worker who wanted to WFH out of Pakistan
After failing to give her enough notice of her dismissal, a software developer in Cheshire was fired unfairly after she was denied a request to be able to work at home from Pakistan. Miss Akhtar started working as a.NET programmer for Calrom in 2017, which is a software provider for airlines. The Manchester employment court […]
Background checks have evolved from manual to automated systems
Background checks have long been an important part of an organisation’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Verifying employees and determining reliability is not just a legal requirement, but it’s also a way to exercise due diligence in many businesses. Background checks have evolved over time from manual, time-consuming processes to sophisticated, computerized ones. This […]
Outsourcing HR: the power of a successful business
Laurent Perriault explains why outsourcing talent acquisition, managing international mobility and expert deployment are key to a high-performance and agile HR function. HR departments face a wide range of complex issues in today’s business environment. These include globalisation, regulatory compliance and talent retention, team expansion and technological transformation, CSR, work-life integration, employee engagement and CSR […]
Andrew Day: Dancing in the triangle – what really matters in complex change and transformation
The success rate of complex organisation development projects involving strategic, structural, and cultural change tends to be low. Research by McKinsey suggests that only around 30% of complex change projects achieve their goals. There are a multitude of reasons why this happens, including unrealistic aims, inadequate leadership or strong resistance from one or more stakeholder […]
Remote working: The ‘in person premium’
James Reed examines the impact of returning to work mandates on career advancement and business success. In just a few short days, more than 15 000 signatures were collected on a petition urging WPP to rescind its new policy. The company had announced that it would force its 100,000 employees to work four days per […]
Aldi offers 1,600 new jobs at its new stores
Aldi, the supermarket chain in the UK, has announced that it will create 1,600 new jobs as they expand their stores. Sainsbury’s and Tesco, both rivals, have recently announced that they will reduce their headcount. Sainsbury’s has cited an increase in the national insurance bill for its decision. The discount retailer has plans to open […]
HR can play “a central role” in AI adoption that is responsible
Peter Cheese said, Chief Executive Officer of the CIPD that HR can “play a central role” to ensure AI is integrated responsibly – balancing employee development and wellbeing with business performance. The CIPD announced that it would be collaborating with Innovate UK’s BridgeAI program to examine the impact of AI on jobs, skills and organisational […]
AI, skills, workforce agility: the talent trends for 2025
Randstad Enterprise has released its 2025 Talent Trends Report, outlining how talent leaders are adapting to a changing world of work. The report highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving skills demands, and the shift towards more flexible workforce models. With 82 percent of business leaders viewing AI advancements positively, the technology is […]