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McDonald’s boss to answer MPs’ questions after new allegations of harassment emerge, despite company’s efforts to stamp out toxic culture.
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Learning & development
HR professionals lack confidence of future skills needs, says LinkedIn
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAlmost half of HR professionals feel their company does not have a clear view of its skills needs for 2025 and beyond, according to LinkedIn.
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The government needs to tackle the recruitment and retention crisis in the NHS if it is to meet ambitious targets to reduce waiting lists.
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UK regional diversity
‘Skills chasm’ between UK regions is self-reinforcing
by Rob Mossby Rob MossRegional skills gaps are getting worse as graduates feel the ‘magnetic pull’ of London and other higher-skilled UK cities.
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More than half of private sector employers plan to raise prices to help offset tax increases, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.
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High Pay Centre analysis shows CEO pay in FTSE 100 will surpass the median worker’s 2025 salary at around 11:30 this morning.
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Domestic abuse
MP puts forward ‘Safe Leave’ Bill for domestic abuse victims
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn MP plans to introduce a ‘safe leave’ Bill this week that would give victims of domestic abuse access to paid time off work.
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Artificial intelligence
Surge in AI skills interest to continue in 2025
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAI skills will drive the most significant shifts in learning and development next year, according to a technology trends report from O’Reilly.
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The government has announced a commission to review the long-term funding of adult social care in England – but proposals are unlikely to emerge before 2028.
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National living wage
Cost of employing low-wage staff to hit record high
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies.
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Unfair dismissal
Hospital porter who refused to wear mask fairly dismissed
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA hospital porter who was sacked for refusing to wear a face mask during the Covid pandemic has lost his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination.
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Economics, government & business
Employers cite skills as top growth priority, says REC
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe government needs to prioritise support for employers to upskill their workforces if its industrial strategy is to succeed, according to REC members.
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Hybrid working
Nationwide chief: women miss out when they work from home
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWomen could be missing out on career opportunities if they are not present in the office, the chief executive of Nationwide has claimed.
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The higher education sector has endured a raft of people-related challenges in recent years, from strikes to budget pressures. Universities HR (UHR), the body for HR professionals in HE, reflects …
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Nurturing a positive organisational culture is essential to effectively tackle employees’ mental health struggles, says Stuart Cheesman.