British Steel resumes recruitment
British Steel is planning to hire more than 180 employees, only weeks after the government intervened in order to save 2,700 jobs. The Chinese owner Jingye had proposed to close two blast furnaces on the site in March due to substantial financial losses. However, in April, ministers intervened to ensure raw materials were delivered to […]
Job evaluation is a safety net, not an extravagance
Organisations of all types, including public agencies, private businesses, and non-profits are changing their ways of working in today’s financial constrained environment. As a result of falling incomes, rising costs and increasing pressure to cut expenditure, HR departments are forced into discussions about cost-savings. The continued investment in formal Job Evaluation (JE) schemes is one […]
Unpaid caregivers need support, says Bill on Employment Rights
The Employment Rights Bill is currently being debated in the House of Lords. Carers UK, a charity that supports a number of people who are juggling both paid and unpaid care responsibilities, has called on the Government to improve protections. The charity advocates for changes in legislation that would give employees more support when caring […]
Rumours in recruitment: How should HR respond to them?
How serious should you take rumors and stories about candidates that surface during the recruitment process? Daniel Jennings explains why hiring teams need to be cautious. HR professionals can be put in a difficult situation if they make unsubstantiated allegations against a candidate during the hiring process. Unproven rumours are difficult to investigate, but impossible […]
UK-US agreement saves thousands of jobs in the car industry
According to Prime Minister Keir starmer, the UK-US tariff deal agreed yesterday (8th May) will help save “thousands” of jobs. The historic agreement between the UK and Donald Trump’s administration will reduce car export tariffs to 10% from 27,5%. This alone has prevented thousands of workers from being laid off. After Trump’s initial announcement of […]
Do I have to tell external candidates that I am considering someone internal?
Do you inform external candidates of the internal candidate’s consideration for the position prior to their interview? Candidates have asked me why I did not tell them upfront. When they learn that they were not chosen, they express that they feel defeated. What’s the best way to conduct an interview? We will consider all candidates, […]
Report finds that the UK financial sector falls short of digital inclusion standards and accessibility standards
New report warns several UK financial subsectors fall short of regulatory standards in terms of digital accessibility and inclusion. This concern extends to strategies for recruitment and workforce integration. Skillcast’s ‘Accessibility in Financial Services Report,’ analysed over 250 leading UK companies in 9 financial sub-sectors. It looked at key factors related to digital inclusion and […]
Coalition of charities calls for parental leave overhaul
A coalition of UK charities, academics and campaign groups has called on the Government to undertake a wide-ranging overhaul of the country’s parental leave system. The coalition, coordinated by Working Families – the national charity for working parents – wrote an open letter whose 18 signatories include the TUC, Save the Children, Pregnant then Screwed […]
Overcommunication is key to Gen Z engagement, says L&D specialist
Organisations that communicate clearly, openly and with context are more likely to build strong engagement with their Gen Z workforce, according to L&D specialist Josh Mackenzie. Mackenzie, founder of learning and development firm Development Beyond Learning (DBL), recently led a webinar to explain why younger employees often feel disconnected in the workplace – and what […]
CIPD appoints Danilo McGarry as strategic adviser on AI
The CIPD has announced the appointment of Danilo McGarry as its new strategic adviser on artificial intelligence. McGarry, a recognised expert in AI and digital transformation, will support the professional body’s work on the integration of AI within HR and organisational contexts. McGarry brings experience from leading AI programmes at major firms including Citigroup and […]