Festival of Work: Why job automation is an opportunity, not a threat
The implications of job automation was hotly debated by speakers at the CIPD's Festival of Work this week, where Gary Kasparov was among the key speakers
Blurring of work and home life is the tip of the tech iceberg
New technology is often hailed as the UK’s economic saviour. But have we appreciated AI’s potential for radically altering workplace...
Turning up the heat on employees who tweet
In the aftermath of Danny Baker's sacking from the BBC this week Kirsty Cooke investigates how employers should handle their employees’ use of social media.
Future jobs will require the human touch, says Amber Rudd
More automation will allow employers to offer roles that require distinct “human sensibilities” and allow workers to be more creative
HR outsourcing (HRO): an in-depth guide
HR outsourcing (also known as HRO) is the process of sub-contracting human resources functions to an external supplier.
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How chatbots improved Yodel’s candidate experience
Introducing chatbots for recruitment has helped slash candidate drop-out rates and average time to hire at delivery firm Yodel. How has this been achieved?
Good workforce planning can unlock AI’s potential, says CIPD
Artificial intelligence has the potential to create better, more fulfilling jobs for employees if it is implemented properly, according to a new report by the CIPD and PA Consulting.
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Turning up the heat on employees who tweet
In the aftermath of Danny Baker's sacking from the BBC this week Kirsty Cooke investigates how employers should handle their employees’ use of social media.
Driven to distraction: How can we tackle our waning attention spans?
Our collective attention span is disappearing as more and more channels of information make demands on our time. This is...
Cleaner unfairly dismissed for Topshop pay protest
A cleaner at Topshop’s flagship London store has won up to £75,000 after an employment tribunal found she had been...
‘Ghosting’ in recruitment: a growing candidate trend
In the world of modern dating, few things leave the sting of confusion and despair as much as being ghosted....
Ryanair sacks stranded cabin crew for ‘breach of trust’
Six Ryanair cabin crew were dismissed by the airline this week for “breach of trust” after a photograph was circulated...
Sainsbury’s employee dismissed for Facebook post wins case
A former Sainsbury’s employee was unfairly dismissed after an investigation into whether he had committed an act of gross misconduct...
