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Most recruiters face funding shortages

More than half (56%) of UK recruiters report that they struggle to secure sufficient recruitment funding, according to data released by recruitment provider Totaljobs yesterday (30 October).

Skills | Employers expect more creative skills, research suggests

Nearly three quarters (73%) of UK employees report that their employer expects them to have creative and visual communication skills, a demand that 84% say has grown in the past three years, according...

Technology | The hidden cost of AI reliance

I'll be honest, I can't imagine my working day without AI anymore. But how prepared are we for when machines let us down?

Culture | “Culture of mistrust” uncovered in Edinburgh maternity unit review

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) uncovered a “culture of mistrust” in maternity care at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, following an inspection published on 29 October.

Sustainability | UK employers overestimate employee trust in sustainability efforts

Fewer than two thirds (61%) of UK employees trust their employer’s sustainability efforts, compared with more than three quarters (79%) of employers who believe their image is credible, according to...

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Should employers be doing more to stamp out sexual harassment?

When the Worker Protection Act came into force in October last year, many saw it as a clear signal to employers to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment or face the consequences.

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Wellbeing | Saunas at work: should HR support this trend?

After a Financial Times report suggested that saunas could be the latest employee benefit trend, we asked for HR commentators’ views.

Mental wellbeing | Stop the well-washing: Mental health support needs action, not optics

Wellbeing

It's never been more important for HR professionals to successfully implement meaningful and sustainable wellbeing initiatives. But how?

Employment tribunal | Teacher wins £137k for disability discrimination

Employment law

A teacher has won £137,112 for discrimination and harassment due to her disability, after being told she “let colleagues down” by taking sick leave for an operation.

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Wellbeing | Why menopause support is a strategic performance lever for HR

As October marks Menopause Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder that many UK women still face a double burden: chronic workplace stress combined with the physiological shifts of menopause.

Boardroom | Lessons from the C-suite: Anton Roe, MHR

Anton Roe, CEO of MHR, shares how curiosity, mistakes and mentorship shaped his leadership journey.

Redundancy | Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs in AI push

Amazon confirmed yesterday (28 October) it will cut an estimated 14,000 corporate workers from its global workforce.

Unions | Imperial College staff strike: How HR can resolve pay disputes

Around 1,200 staff at Imperial College London walked out on Monday (27 October) and Tuesday (28 October) to protest a 2% pay offer from university management.

Volunteering | Unpaid volunteers or employees? Why businesses must be careful

A recent report raised concerns after Waitrose ended a volunteering arrangement with an autistic man who had contributed more than 600 hours of unpaid service, following his request for a few paid...

Employment tribunal | Wetherspoon worker wins £25K over discount meal investigation

Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay £25,412 to an autistic kitchen worker after an employment tribunal found that the firm failed to make reasonable adjustments during an investigation...

Organisational values | Nurses face 55% surge in racist abuse over three years

Complaints of racism in the nursing profession have risen by 55%, according to analysis from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), released on 27 October.

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Cost of living learning hub

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).

Over half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering second jobs

Employee benefits

More than half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering a second job to help with the cost of living, according to research findings released yesterday (24 July) by benefits provider Boostworks.

The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

Cost of living

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.