Rumours in recruitment: How should HR respond to them?
How serious should you take rumors and stories about candidates that surface during the recruitment process? Daniel Jennings explains why hiring teams need to be cautious. HR professionals can be put in a difficult situation if they make unsubstantiated allegations against a candidate during the hiring process. Unproven rumours are difficult to investigate, but impossible […]
UK-US agreement saves thousands of jobs in the car industry
According to Prime Minister Keir starmer, the UK-US tariff deal agreed yesterday (8th May) will help save “thousands” of jobs. The historic agreement between the UK and Donald Trump’s administration will reduce car export tariffs to 10% from 27,5%. This alone has prevented thousands of workers from being laid off. After Trump’s initial announcement of […]
Do I have to tell external candidates that I am considering someone internal?
Do you inform external candidates of the internal candidate’s consideration for the position prior to their interview? Candidates have asked me why I did not tell them upfront. When they learn that they were not chosen, they express that they feel defeated. What’s the best way to conduct an interview? We will consider all candidates, […]
Report finds that the UK financial sector falls short of digital inclusion standards and accessibility standards
New report warns several UK financial subsectors fall short of regulatory standards in terms of digital accessibility and inclusion. This concern extends to strategies for recruitment and workforce integration. Skillcast’s ‘Accessibility in Financial Services Report,’ analysed over 250 leading UK companies in 9 financial sub-sectors. It looked at key factors related to digital inclusion and […]
Coalition of charities calls for parental leave overhaul
A coalition of UK charities, academics and campaign groups has called on the Government to undertake a wide-ranging overhaul of the country’s parental leave system. The coalition, coordinated by Working Families – the national charity for working parents – wrote an open letter whose 18 signatories include the TUC, Save the Children, Pregnant then Screwed […]
Overcommunication is key to Gen Z engagement, says L&D specialist
Organisations that communicate clearly, openly and with context are more likely to build strong engagement with their Gen Z workforce, according to L&D specialist Josh Mackenzie. Mackenzie, founder of learning and development firm Development Beyond Learning (DBL), recently led a webinar to explain why younger employees often feel disconnected in the workplace – and what […]
CIPD appoints Danilo McGarry as strategic adviser on AI
The CIPD has announced the appointment of Danilo McGarry as its new strategic adviser on artificial intelligence. McGarry, a recognised expert in AI and digital transformation, will support the professional body’s work on the integration of AI within HR and organisational contexts. McGarry brings experience from leading AI programmes at major firms including Citigroup and […]
The return to the office – is hybrid working the sweet spot?
You can’t escape the talk of working from home. Thousands are being told to return in person, full-time, despite not having been in the office for two days per week. In the UK, business working patterns have changed dramatically over the past decade. This culminated in the pandemic as many offices were vacated. We are […]
Jobs on the line across NHS trusts in England
NHS trusts in England are planning to cut clinical and non-clinical jobs as they attempt to balance the books to wipe out a £7bn financial shortfall. A survey by NHS Providers said that while hospitals and services in mental health, community and ambulance provision are determined to protect patient safety, its research reveals that services […]
Why fighting the DEI backlash is about PR as well as HR
One of the challenges around the current DEI backlash is how organisations communicate. Former equalities minister Maria Miller and president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Advita Patel explain why HR needs to support PR to show why DEI is a strategic imperative. As political and cultural debates over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]