59% of employers use health and wellness benefits to reduce absence.
According to a new study by Towergate Employee Benefits, 59% of companies use health and wellness benefits to prevent absenteeism. Most employers focus on prevention, rather than treatment. This forward-thinking attitude means that employees are given health and wellness support to keep them healthy and happy. The size of the Problem Nearly a quarter of […]
A competitive recruitment strategy is needed to combat the skills shortage
Carley Holmes, Cactus Recruit founder Businesses face a growing skills shortage in the UK, which is exacerbated by emigration trends and changing workforce needs. Companies must improve their recruitment strategies to attract talent. They should focus on flexible work arrangements, upgrading skills, and commitment to social values. The CBI reports that the UK has one […]
AI hiring tools outperform humans on fairness metrics, study shows
Artificial intelligence is delivering fairer hiring decisions than humans in a majority of cases, according to new research which found that 85 percent of AI models met industry fairness thresholds – with women and racial minority candidates receiving significantly more equitable treatment when compared with outcomes from human-led processes. The findings, by auditing platform Warden […]
Starmer calls on public sector to align with Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has directed public sector institutions to comply with the Supreme Court’s April ruling on the legal definition of “woman” and “sex” within the Equality Act 2010. Speaking during travel to the Nato summit in The Hague, Starmer said, “We’ve accepted the ruling, welcomed the ruling, and everything else flows from that […]
Unlocking growth: the power of HR data insights and tools in mid-sized to large-sized businesses
Human Resources (HR), in an age defined by digital transformation is moving from being a traditional administrative function to one that has strategic importance. HR Data insights is one of the main drivers behind this shift. These insights are essential to the growth and competitiveness of mid- to large-sized companies, who deal with complex organization […]