Micro-credentials gain traction with UK employers amid skills shortages, research shows
UK employers are increasingly recognising the value of micro-credentials as credible evidence of job-specific competencies as they grapple with skills shortages, according to new data. The data, from online learning platform Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025, shows that 94 percent of UK employers believe these compact, skills-based certifications strengthen a candidate’s application. Over the past […]
Business confidence at highest level since Budget
Despite the global uncertainty about trade and UK concerns over the cost of last October’s budget and employment rights reform, businesses are more optimistic than they have been since September 2024. The Institute of Directors’ Economic Confidence Index grew for the second consecutive month, rising from -58 to -51 by April 2025 – its highest […]
Redefining “Healthy” Workplaces: Psychotherapist Warns About Mental Health Gaps on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
A leading business is urging organisations to challenge outdated perceptions of workplace health, calling for an urgent shift in focus from purely physical risks to a more holistic view. “When we think of the word ‘healthy’, our minds usually jump straight to physical health,” said Nathan Shearman, head of therapy and training at workplace mental health […]
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture
AI Reveals Redistribution of Power & Authority in Workplace Culture The Newest Employee Perk May Be Individual Workplace Tech By Brooke Shepard, Shepard and Ewe I’ve spent over 20 years introducing new technologies into organizations, and with each wave of innovation, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what new tools can […]
Why Diversity & Inclusion is a Business Imperative, Not a Trend
Anthony Sutton, Director of Cream HR and with decades of experience in HR, shares why Diversity and Inclusion is imperative to any business. In today’s global economy, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords or passing trends—they are essential components of a thriving and competitive business. Companies that prioritise D&I gain significant advantages in […]
Why Gen Z is avoiding leadership roles and how HR can turn the tide
Many Gen Z professionals hesitate to take on leadership roles in today’s rapidly changing workplace. The hesitancy of Gen Z professionals to assume leadership roles is due to a complex interplay of factors specific for this generation, rather than a shortage of motivation or skills. HR professionals must understand and address these issues in order […]
Employers say that young people are not as ready to work as they should be.
Employers are concerned about the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which is causing young people to be less prepared for work. They may also oversell themselves when applying for jobs. According to the annual survey of student development conducted by the Institute of Student Employers, around half of employers worry that AI-based selection processes used […]
The government could restrict work visas to certain nationalities
According to reports, the government plans to limit work visas and applications for nationalities who are likely to overstay their visas and claim asylum. A report in The Times states that home secretary Yvette cooper will restrict the number of work and study visas granted to a variety of nationalities. This includes Pakistanis, Nigerians, and […]
How to support grieving employees in the best way possible
Employers should not stop at implementing a policy on bereavement when they want to support their employees in dealing with grief. Zoe Sinclair suggests that it’s important to make sure ‘the policy” doesn’t inhibit managers from taking a personalised approach. While many workplaces or employers try to understand these topics, it remains a challenge. Grief […]
Two thirds of school leaders suffer from mental illness
Almost two thirds (65%), of school leaders and heads teachers, say that their mental health was affected in the past 12 months. Some were forced to quit the profession. The National Association of Head Teachers’ (NAHT’s) survey of over 1,500 senior school leaders comes as the school leaders union is suing the Ofsted inspectorate for […]