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‘Nearly three million people are currently stuck on the sidelines of our economy, many keen to work but unable to find jobs that are right for them.’
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The Innovation in Recruitment rewards initiatives and strategies that boost, widen and reinvigorate the talent pipeline while strengthening retention and improving candidate experience.
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Flexible working
Hybrid workers resisting RTO mandates, and want four-day week
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonDespite a rise in return-to-office mandates, the majority of UK hybrid workers still only go into the office three (41%) or four (27%) days a week, a poll has argued. …
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Job Support Scheme
Premier League football clubs to offer youth employment support
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonPremier League football clubs are teaming up with the government to help more young people into work. The initiative by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will see thousands …
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Gender
Women’s health: hairdressers, physical therapists and surgeons at risk of MSDs
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonMore than three-quarters (76%) of female hairdressers report musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), according to a study into women’s health commissioned by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC). The research, carried out …
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Pay awards are continuing to stagnate, and lagged behind inflation in the three months to August, according to latest data.
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Daisy James explains how National Fitness Day reminds employers to boost workplace wellbeing and improve productivity.
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Data protection
Jaguar Land Rover extends cyber attack shutdown into October
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonJaguar Land Rover is extending its factory shutdown into next month following the cyber attack that has shut down production since August.
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Nigel Farage’s controversial plan to abolish the right of migrants to qualify for permanent settlement should Reform UK gain power at the next election has been branded “outrageous” and a …
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Violence at work
Almost half of workers experience customer aggression – survey
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherJust under half (48%) of UK workers have experienced customer aggression at work and over a quarter (26%) have personal safety concerns while they commute.
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Department for Education
Education committee pushes for major investment into FE
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe further education and skills sector is ‘an engine that has been left to run on fumes’, according to a report published by a group of cross-party MPs.
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In the UK, immigration compliance has become mission-critical to business continuity
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Personnel Today Awards
Personnel Today Awards 2025 shortlist: Digital HR and Technology
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherDigital platforms can transform the work of the HR function by streamlining everyday tasks so teams can focus on more important, strategic issues. This year’s Personnel Today Awards digital HR …
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Women make up less than a fifth of senior leadership roles at UK financial services companies, according to new data analysis from Fox & Partners.
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Neurodivergence has become the third most common reason for employees to be referred to occupational health – after mental health and musculoskeletal (MSK) issues.