Workforce planning, also commonly known as “succession planning” is the process whereby employers ensure that it has enough people with the right skills and leadership potential to step into business-critical positions at the right time.
With the NHS constantly in the headlines as we approach an election, new NHS Employers chief executive Danny Mortimer has...
Talent pipelines aren’t just for senior staff or leadership roles. Sue Brooks, chief innovation officer at recruitment process outsourcing company...
As part of cuts to the defence budget, the Government will slash the UK’s armed forces personnel to just over...
Apprenticeships have seen a steady increase in recent years, as employers and apprentices alike realise the value they deliver.
What needs to be done to ensure a smooth transition to managing an older workforce? Dr Sheena Johnson makes some...
Employers' national insurance contributions will be abolished altogether for employees under the age of 21 in 2015.
Six employees out of 10 UK fear they will not be up to the job mentally or physically if or when...
From 2014, the statutory procedure for considering flexible working requests will be replaced by a requirement on employers to deal...
Apprenticeships are increasingly being presented as the solution to the UK’s youth unemployment and skills shortfall, but is it really...
Job seekers focus most on salary and workplace benefits when looking for a new role, with job security now only...
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There are around 36,000 volunteer reservists in the UK, making up approximately 14% of the nation’s total defence...
At the start of this year, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development said that last year’s “jobs enigma” has...
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to invest £1.8 billion over the next 10 years to double the size...
Employers need to start planning how they are going to respond to the health and productivity challenges posed by an...
Snow, ice and extreme temperatures continue to plunge the UK into chaos, meaning that HR and employers have more people-related...
