HR Technology
There’s no going back: how AI is transforming recruitment
Advances in AI that were expected to take years have been accomplished in just a few months, which makes it important for HR professionals to ensure they stay ahead of the curve.
January blues? How to help employees speak up
Blue Monday might be a myth, but that doesn't mean employees' mental wellbeing should go off the radar, particularly with the pandemic challenges organisations continue to face.
BBC staff told to wear social distancing devices
BBC staff in key locations have been told they must wear ‘proximity devices’ to aid social distancing on its premises....
Safety and reward top priorities during Covid-19 recovery
Employee safety, reward and recognition are set to be employers’ top areas of focus as they recover from the Covid-19...
Should HR prepare for future pandemics?
Uncertainties surround the Covid-19 vaccine, from vague distribution plans to complex legalities. With the World Health Organisation suggesting that Covid-19...
The fourth industrial revolution is upon us: do we have the skills?
Individuals' adaptability and employers' understanding of the ‘inventory of skills’ held by employees will be crucial if the economy is to thrive.
How will technology support background screening in 2021?
Background screening is an area ripe for automation and technological innovation. Conal Thompson looks at some of the emerging trends...
Four ways to make sure employees get the message on wellbeing
Many organisations had extensive wellbeing programmes in place long before the pandemic hit this year. But with a largely remote...
One third of HR roles at risk of automation
Almost a third of HR roles are at risk of being replaced by robots, according to a study commissioned by...
Job adverts reach highest level for year
The REC's job recovery tracker found there were 1.40 million active job adverts in the first week of December.
Baroness Falkner named new EHRC chair
A new chairperson and four new commissioners have been appointed at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the UK’s equality...
TUC taskforce to address ‘punitive’ use of AI in staff monitoring
With the use of AI growing during the Covid pandemic a taskforce aims to protect workers from punitive ways of working.
Personnel Today Awards 2020 winners: NHS praised for Covid response
NHS England and Improvement has been crowned the overall winner at this...
HR’s role in redesigning the future workplace
HR must play its role in building a blended, 'hybrid workforce'. Is it ready?
HR Dept apologises for graphic that ‘upset’ independent consultants
Outsourced HR support franchise The HR Dept has apologised after one of its franchisees posted a graphic on social media...
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