Businesses must create domestic talent pipelines to replace the declining immigration
To fill skills gaps, the government has stated that businesses should look to the local job market and not hires from abroad. Kelvin Tanner at Charles Russell Speechlys writes that achieving success is difficult, especially with the other burdens businesses face. Keir starmer, the prime minister, announced in his speech of 28 November that his […]
Find and attract talent
It is difficult to find creative specialists. The market is saturated, requirements are constantly changing, and there are few unique skills. Hire the Unexpected Some hiring decisions may seem unsuitable at first, but they work out well in the long run. One time I was searching for a game designer of mid-level. One candidate stood […]
Q&A: Are HR professionals ready to work with the C-Suite?
We have collected two additional questions from our webinar participants to ask our experienced panel. Here, Amanda Rajkumar, Board Level HR Practitioner, former Adidas’ Executive board member overseeing Human Resources, People, and Culture, and Head of Human Resources at BNP Paribas USA, and Orlagh hunt, Chief People Officer, One Savings Bank, share their thoughts. Q1:Traditionally […]
AI and HR: How it will change in 2025
HR departments will face a high-stakes future in 2025. The HR department is expected to develop learning and development strategies which not only keep up with the latest technologies but also empower their employees by enhancing their skills through personalised training. AI, if it is adopted and embraced in the correct way, has the potential […]
Only 21% employees in Europe trust their CEO
Trust in organisational leadership is under strain, according to Personio’s 2024 Workforce Pulse report. The HR software company surveyed 7,000 employees and 3,500 HR decision-makers across Europe, uncovering key challenges in trust, transparency, and workplace culture. The findings reveal that trust in senior leadership is low, with only 21 percent of employees expressing great trust […]
Employers are wasting tens of thousands on hiring and retention practices that are inefficient
The organisations waste hundreds of thousands of pounds in hiring and retention that is not efficient, while they spend money on skills shortages with no return on investment. According to new data released by Omni RMS and the CIPD (the professional body for people and HR development) and resourcing expert Omni RMS. The Resourcing and […]
All workers want for Christmas is work / life balance
UK workers are hoping for a healthier work / life balance, according to research released today. The study, by e-gift card provider Prezzee, found that healthier work / life balance was the top change 26% of employees would make to their current role for 2025, followed by more flexibility (17%) and increased recognition (12%). Workers are […]
Blackburn Engineering fined for fatal workplace accident
Partwell Special Steels Limited of Blackburn, a Blackburn-based engineering firm, was fined PS80,000 for the death in a workplace incident of Connor Borthwick (age 22). The incident happened on 25 November 2021, at the site of the company on Bruce Street, when Connor from Wigan was crushed to death while moving a large machine for […]
Becky Westwood: Five feedback myths busted
When it comes to giving or receiving feedback, the way we feel about it is often driven by our personal beliefs and values. These may cause us to seek out opportunities to exchange feedback, or to run a mile in the opposite direction at the mere mention of the word. When doing the research for […]
Do you drag your feet on automation? Delaying technology investments can have unintended consequences
Jason Spry, Portfolio Leader for Process Automation at Ricoh Europe The workplace of today is always changing. The workplace is constantly evolving. With the rapid introduction of new technology, the changing expectations of the multigenerational workforce, and the ongoing hybrid work debate, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to optimize the employee experience. Our recent research has […]