Gen Z submitting twice as many job applications as older workers
Gen Z candidates are applying for an average of 24 positions before securing employment, twice the number submitted by Gen X (13) and Baby Boomers (11), according to new research from Totaljobs. Half of Gen Z respondents (52%) believe their age leads to assumptions of being less reliable or loyal. As a result, 56 percent […]
In 2024, INCLUSIVE AWARDS ANNOUNCED CHAMPIONS IN DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
2024 INCLUSIVE AWARENESS CHAMPIONS FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Diversity and inclusion award-winning champions revealed 10 anniversary year of the prestigious Inclusive Awards Sean Fletcher hosts Awards Event The 2024 Inclusive Award, sponsored by TalkTalk, E.ON, and myGwork and organised by Inclusive Companies, announced the winners of this year’s eight categories in November 2024. The 2024 […]
AI in Learning & Development
Mastering AI in Learning & Development: How Adaptive Learning is Closing the Skills Gap In a recent webinar, Rise Up’s Camilia Miccolis, Country Director for UKI & NL, sat down with Frédéric Hebert, Chief Product Officer at Rise Up, and Fiona Leteney, Senior Analyst at Fosway Group, to discuss the role of adaptive learning in […]
Sustainable Manufacturing: How HR Can Drive Eco-Friendly Practices in Injection Molding Industries
In today’s world, where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it becomes imperative for industries to adapt and innovate—none more so than in high-volume production service sectors like injection molding. As HR professionals, you are on the frontline of this transformation, perfectly positioned to lead the charge toward a greener tomorrow. The global focus […]
No flexibility means that sick workers are four times more likely than those with flexibility to quit their jobs.
According to research conducted by the Work Foundation, Lancaster University, workers who experience a decline in their health are more likely to quit their job if they do not have access to flexible work. The Work Foundation’s report looked at data collected from 9,169 UK workers aged between 16-60 years old over a period of […]
The Gregg Wallace controversy has a lot to teach us
Recent allegations made against Gregg Wallace, the MasterChef host, are eerily similar to those levelled against other celebrities and politicians in recent years. There’s almost a sense that having power or influence brings out the worst in people. Nik Kinley examines what we can learn. The Instagram video where Wallace dismissed his accusers, calling them […]
Don’t waste time on recruitment issues – instead, flush out the problems.
It’s a bit strange, but you will see the light at the end of this story. Adam McCulloch takes a lighthearted look into the world of human resources this week. He hears about a new recruitment strategy, and looks at research that shows how much time we waste doing things other than working. In 2024, […]
Get Britain working: SOM calls on local OH participation
The Society of Occupational Medicine has stated that occupational health professionals should be included in the local work and health strategy to help people with ill-health return to work and remain in their jobs. SOM’s response to the Get Britain Working White Paper stated that while the document provided “some useful pointers” for future use, […]
Northern Ireland Consultations on Gender, Ethnicity and Disability Pay Reporting
In Northern Ireland, a consultation on the gender, ethnicity and disabilities pay gap has been launched. Although legislation has been in place in Northern Ireland since 2016, allowing for the reporting of gender pay gaps, regulations that would have formally mandated it were never implemented. In 2017, the UK introduced gender pay gap reporting, which […]
The 10 most bizarre employment tribunal cases in 2024
These tribunal cases can be so bizarre that they make you stop and wonder, “How on earth …?’?’” The story may be obscured under legalistic arguments but these cases shed light on the everyday workplace situations for many. Here are 10 bizarre employment tribunal cases in 2024, ranging from seemingly random remarks to sudden dismissals. […]