Family members (24%) and social media platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok (21%), are the leading sources of career inspiration for young people, according to survey findings published on 7 August.
The level of absence among staff at Scottish councils rose to an average of 13.9 days in 2023-24 compared with 10.8 days in 2010-11, according to a report from the government's financial watchdog, the...
A targeted and sustained focus on retaining and upskilling older workers can work wonders for a company with an older-than-average workforce, as Katie Jacobs discovers.
Employers must work harder to ensure that returning mothers have a smooth transition back into employed work.
A tribunal has awarded £22,716 to a former accounting firm employee after her boss reacted unfavourably when she required time off to receive treatment for Crohn's disease.
Continued innovation and specialisation have transformed almost every aspect of dental care, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses and treatments.
A tribunal has awarded £22,716 to a former accounting firm employee after her boss reacted unfavourably when she required time off to receive treatment for Crohn's disease.
Recruitment manager Salman Iftikhar has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after issuing death threats and racist abuse at Virgin Atlantic cabin crew during an eight-hour flight on 7 February 2023,...
Business leaders must address the root causes of workplace friction, to improve performance and productivity.
How deeply rooted is ageism in the workplace? And what can HR professionals do to change the status quo? Lauren Brown reports.
Who is allowed to speak at work? Are workplace conversations productive, inclusive and safe to have?
Two thirds (61%) of workers report decreased productivity during the summer months, according to research findings published by the Global Payroll Alliance on Tuesday (5 August).
There are clear reasons why business leaders must make sure that employee engagement remains high. But how?
Recruitment manager Salman Iftikhar has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after issuing death threats and racist abuse at Virgin Atlantic cabin crew during an eight-hour flight on 7 February 2023,...
People wanting to enter the HR Excellence Awards 2025 now have until 5 September to do so.
How can senior leaders realign their organisations to enable more meaningful conversations? Megan Reitz and John Higgins unveil insights from their research.
Business leaders must address the root causes of workplace friction, to improve performance and productivity.
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 may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.
Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.
The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in...
