UK net migration reduced by half in a year
The number of non-EU citizens who migrate to work has dropped by half according to new statistics released by the Office for National Statistics. Estimates suggest that the number of immigrants minus emigrants will be 431,000 for the year 2024. This compares to 860,000 for the year 2023. The figures also show that there have […]
Neuroscience can unlock employee recognition
Many companies struggle to justify their increased investment in rewards. Making an emotional connection with employees will help you stretch your budget. Jo Faragher reports HR teams continue to face the challenge of doing more with fewer resources. As budgets are cut and senior executives demand a return on investment from their teams, HR departments […]
UK universities worry about a drop in international students
New data reveal a drop of 17% in international students. The UK university sector is preparing for redundancies, cuts and contraction. The Office for National Statistics has released new figures showing that net migration dropped by 50%, to 431,000 between December 2024 and December 2025. This decline was largely due to the tighter visa regulations […]
HSBC warns employees of the link between office attendance and pay
HSBC employees in the UK were told their pay would be reduced if they did not come to work at least three times a week. A memo sent to staff at the financial giant warned that failure to meet 60% attendance in the office would be taken into account when assessing an individual’s performance. This […]
Natalie Ellis: What you need to Know about Right to Work Compliance
It is now more important than ever to ensure that your business adheres to employment laws. Right to work checks are a requirement for businesses that can have serious consequences if not met. Recent government guidance highlights the fact that work-based migration is driven by certain sectors who are forced to rely upon overseas recruitment […]
Rehire and fire: The relocation question
Many have spoken of the “unintended consequences” of the Employment Rights Bill. Darren Newman argues even the most reasonable employers could face automatic unfair dismissal if they try to relocate staff and that the Government fundamentally misunderstands the way issues of fire-and-rehire can occur. The government wants you to believe that firing and rehiring – […]
The millennial generation is ‘leading the charge’ in AI and skill-based strategy
Research shows that millennial business leaders are driving the development of AI-integrated skills-based strategies in response to concerns about future shortages of workers. In a cross-generational study, The Global State of Skills, released by AI platform Workday. 60 percent of millennials (aged 28-43) expect a skills deficit within the next three to five years. While […]
Six ways to start a conversation about team stress in the workplace
If HR teams are to stay on top, or even better, ahead, of workplace stress, then they must become more adept at opening or facilitating conversations between their teams. Rachael forsberg offers six tips to help you get started. You’ll understand how damaging it can be for your wellbeing and your work if you’ve ever […]
Il 42% delle aziende britanniche utilizza ora l’intelligenza artificiale per le buste paga
Negli ultimi 12 mesi, quasi un quarto (24%) dei datori di lavoro britannici ha aumentato i propri investimenti nell’IA. Il Regno Unito è in testa al mondo nell’adozione dell’IA per le buste paga. Il 42% dei datori di lavoro sta già utilizzando chatbot o agenti alimentati dall’IA per assistere i dipendenti – quasi il 12% […]
I sindacati pensano ad azioni di sciopero dopo l’annuncio delle retribuzioni nel settore pubblico
I sindacati del settore pubblico hanno minacciato di scioperare nonostante ieri siano stati annunciati aumenti salariali superiori all’inflazione. Il governo ha confermato di aver accettato le raccomandazioni degli organi di revisione delle retribuzioni, concedendo aumenti salariali tra il 3,25% e il 4,5% per l’anno salariale 2025-26. Ma alcuni sindacati hanno affermato che l’offerta salariale non […]