Fear of change is holding back UK workers.
The UK workforce has been warned they are too slow in changing and that they enjoy their comfort zone too much. Who are the culprits? Women, older workers, and professionals in the public sector are more likely to be influenced by the question ‘why change culture ‘.? Recruitment experts have warned that this culture of…er, […]
ADM must be transparent in their recruitment process to attract job seekers
Job applicants are demanding transparency regarding the use of ADM for recruitment. They want to know what data is processed, how decisions are made, and when. The findings come from a new study by the Information Commissioner’s Office, which was released yesterday along with the ICO’s Strategy on AI and Biometrics. Concerns have been raised […]
Birmingham bin workers continue strike
Unite, UK’s biggest union, announced that nearly 400 Birmingham workers who face changes in their pay and working conditions have voted for continued industrial action. A strike could last up to December, based on the ballot results, in which 97% of workers voted in favor of strike action, with a turnout of 75%. Sharon Graham, […]
Build agile HR systems with UK tech talent
Human Resources teams must be agile to survive. Rapid changes in remote work, fluctuations in the applicant pool, and fierce competition for skills are all factors that can disrupt plans in an instant. HR systems must now react as quickly as the market. Modern platforms achieve this through modular design and real-time data. They also […]
ICO strategy to examine use of AI in recruitment tech
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is stepping up its supervision of AI and biometric technologies, launching a new strategy in Parliament today, which includes a review of the use of automatic decision-making in recruitment. The UK data regulator has unveiled plans to support responsible AI innovation by increasing its scrutiny in areas of public concern, […]
Procter & Gamble will cut 7,000 jobs due to tariffs
Procter & Gamble, the consumer goods giant, will reduce 7,000 jobs worldwide over the next two-years as it copes with increased economic pressures. The company that runs brands like Pampers and Ariel is undertaking a restructuring which will result in the reduction of approximately 6% or 15% of their non-manufacturing staff. Andre Schulten, the chief […]
Water companies are banned from receiving executive bonuses
A new law has prohibited six water companies from paying bonuses to their bosses. The Water Act, which includes stricter measures against paying bonuses to executives of companies that fail to meet environmental standards or are not financially stable, comes into effect today (6 June). Six companies have been prohibited from paying bonuses. These are: […]
Stress and lack of interest are the main reasons why British employees avoid management positions
According to a new study, over half of British workers who are in middle management positions and below don’t view management as a career path they would like to pursue. Many actively avoid leadership responsibilities. According to the research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Investors in people, only 32 percent of respondents describe management […]
Half of technology professionals are considering changing jobs because they want flexibility and well-being
Nearly half of UK technology professionals (48%) are actively seeking new roles in the next year, and candidates place greater emphasis on flexibility. Michael Page’s 2025 Talent Trends Report confirms this. Global data from over 5,000 technology workers shows that a similar trend is observed worldwide. Nearly half of the respondents plan to change jobs. […]
Half of job applications don’t get past first stage
Half of all job applications never make it past the first stage of the hiring process, according to new research, underscoring widespread concerns about application quality across the job market. Recruiters who recently made a hire reported receiving an average of 22 applications per vacancy. However, only half of those candidates progressed beyond the initial […]