Businesses warned against reducing recruitment in favour of AI
Consulting group McKinsey has advised firms to maintain investment in entry-level roles for young people after evidence emerged that the rise of artificial intelligence had seen a reduction in headcount. In a blog post, McKinsey acknowledged that job adverts had fallen most for occupations most exposed to AI, a trend that could lead to “long-term […]
University staff to strike over hybrid working curbs
The dispute between the University of Liverpool and its staff over hybrid work arrangements will continue with further strikes by hundreds of employees. More than 340 staff members of the professional services department will be on strike between 14 August (the day A-level results are announced) and 16-19 Septembre, when the university welcomes new and […]
Geoffrey Williams, Creating family-inclusive policies to reflect the realities of modern parenting
My husband and I knew that the adoption journey would be full of love and complexity when we decided to adopt. Our experience as a gay multiracial couple navigating adoption formalities and adjusting to new parenthood has shown us how family support policies are often inadequate for those who do not fit into the traditional […]
Businesses warned against reducing recruitment in favour of AI
Consulting group McKinsey has advised firms to maintain investment in entry-level roles for young people after evidence emerged that the rise of artificial intelligence had seen a reduction in headcount. In a blog post, McKinsey acknowledged that job adverts had fallen most for occupations most exposed to AI, a trend that could lead to “long-term […]
Businesses warned not to reduce recruitment for AI
McKinsey, a consulting group, has advised companies to continue investing in entry-level positions for young people following evidence that artificial intelligence was causing a decrease in headcount. McKinsey admitted in a blog that the number of job ads had dropped for occupations that were most affected by AI. This trend could lead to a “long-term […]
Here Comes the Sun: How To Boost Productivity and Wellbeing This Summer
Our working patterns and behaviors change when temperatures rise. Our work pace tends to be slowed by the rising temperatures and busy social calendar. While some of us may be preparing the BBQs, others worry about childcare during the school holidays. How can employers prepare for the summer season in a balanced way, balancing productivity […]
Beware of unintended consequences if the NDA ban is implemented
While the government’s decision to ban NDAs, which silence victims of workplace discrimination and harassment has been widely praised, there may be unintended effects that will primarily harm whistleblowers as well as those who have already been harassed. Eliza Nash A late addition to the Employment Rights Bill deals with confidentiality obligations relating to harassment […]