Youth Skills Day: Building resilience for future
World Youth Skills Day, which takes place on Tuesday, 15th July, will highlight the need for young people to be equipped with the skills they need for sustainable development, employment and entrepreneurship. The theme for this year, “Skills for a Resistant Youth”, highlights the importance of preparing young people to thrive and adapt in a […]
Number of police working second jobs doubles
The number of police officers working second jobs has doubled in five years, according to research from the Police Federation. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by the body representing 145,000 rank-and-file officers in England and Wales showed that more than 4,000 officers were approved to take on secondary employment in 2024, twice […]
Mansion House speech: will employers’ pension contributions rise?
Employers may have to pay more into staff retirement pots under plans being considered by chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to announce a review into pensions before the House of Commons recess on 22 July. The impending review comes amid worries that as many as 15.3 million people could be in poverty in retirement, […]
Mansion House speech: will employers’ pension contributions rise?
Employers may have to pay more into staff retirement pots under plans being considered by chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to announce a review into pensions before the House of Commons recess on 22 July. The impending review comes amid worries that as many as 15.3 million people could be in poverty in retirement, […]
75% of UK businesses are now using or exploring AI to power operations
Moneypenny’s new survey of 750 UK-based businesses shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a cornerstone in UK-based business operations. More than two-thirds are now using AI or considering it to boost growth, improve decision-making, and drive efficiency. Moneypenny commissioned the research which shows that AI adoption in marketing, customer service, analytics and data […]
Mansion House speech: will employers’ pension contributions rise?
Employers may have to pay more into staff retirement pots under plans being considered by chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to announce a review into pensions before the House of Commons recess on 22 July. The impending review comes amid worries that as many as 15.3 million people could be in poverty in retirement, […]
Two-thirds of HR professionals believe colleagues not already using AI risk falling behind, potentially creating a ‘two-tier workforce’
Two-thirds of HR professionals believe colleagues not already using AI risk falling behind, potentially creating a ‘two-tier workforce’ One in three practitioners say no-one currently owns AI strategy at their organisation Two thirds (67%) of HR professionals believe that colleagues who aren’t already using AI risk falling behind, potentially creating a ‘two-tier workforce’ in […]
Workplace ADHD Coaching Should Be a Priority: Reasonable Adjustments Are Simpler Than You Think
Workplace ADHD Coaching Should Be a Priority: Reasonable Adjustments Are Simpler Than You Think By Alexandra Loewe, The ADHD Centre More adults than ever are being diagnosed with ADHD, and many are already part of your workforce. For HR leaders, this brings both a responsibility and an opportunity. Under the Equality Act 2010, ADHD is […]
University staff to strike over hybrid working curbs
Hundreds of Liverpool University staff are to stage additional strikes in their dispute over hybrid working arrangements. More than 340 professional services staff will go on strike on 14 August (A-level results day) and 16-19 September, when the university is due to welcome new and returning students. Many of the staff are involved in graduation […]
University staff to strike over hybrid working curbs
Hundreds of Liverpool University staff are to stage additional strikes in their dispute over hybrid working arrangements. More than 340 professional services staff will go on strike on 14 August (A-level results day) and 16-19 September, when the university is due to welcome new and returning students. Many of the staff are involved in graduation […]