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UK workers have been warned that they are too slow to change, and enjoy their comfort zones rather too much.
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Artificial intelligence
Job seekers crave transparency for ADM in recruitment
by Rob Mossby Rob MossJob candidates crave transparency in the use of ADM in recruitment, wanting to know when and how automatic decision-making is used.
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The ballot, which resulted in 97% of workers voting in favour of strike action on a 75% turnout, means strike action could last until December.
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Job creation and losses
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs as tariffs bite
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherConsumer goods giant Procter & Gamble will cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years as it deals with increased economic pressures.
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Six water companies have been banned from paying bosses bonuses under new legislation.
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The US Supreme Court has voted to make it easier for people from majority groups in workplace disputes to sue their employer for discrimination.
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IoD: ‘Government has yet to show that it is listening to the concerns of business about the potential unintended consequences of the Bill as it is currently drafted.’
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Artificial intelligence
ICO strategy to examine use of AI in recruitment tech
by Rob Mossby Rob MossInformation Commissioner’s Office launches AI and biometrics strategy with new ICO codes of practice in the pipeline.
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The quality of candidates was not always a prime issue, with many failed applications being down to overly complex application processes.
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There were 1,400 extra full-time equivalent secondary school teachers recruited in the year to November 2024, a rise of 0.7%.
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Pensions
Pension Schemes Bill should be ‘hugely beneficial’ for savers
by Zoe Wickensby Zoe WickensGovernment introduces Pension Schemes Bill, which is designed to make pensions easier to understand and manage.
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Industrial action / strikes
Edinburgh University staff to strike for six days
by Rob Mossby Rob MossUCU members at Edinburgh University to strike for one day this month and for five days during ‘welcome week’ in September.
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Europe’s largest carmaker has said about 20,000 employees have agreed to voluntarily leave the company by the end of the decade, as it looks to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.
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Recruitment drive will see specialist criminal law barristers and solicitors supported back to work for Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
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A former worker on railway project High Speed 2 lost his job after accusing management of disguising the true price of the long-delayed railway project.