Apprenticeship starts fall by a quarter in six months
The number of people beginning an apprenticeship fell by almost a quarter (24%) in the first six months of the… The post Apprenticeship starts fall by a quarter in six months appeared first on…
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MPs urge ministers to speed up gig economy measures
MPs have accused the Government of being too slow to act on recommendations that would protect the rights of gig… The post MPs urge ministers to speed up gig economy measures appeared first on…
Almost half of IT employees feel stressed out
Almost half (45%) of people working in IT feel stressed, as organisations try to tackle the increasing threat of cybercrime, … The post Almost half of IT employees feel stressed out appeared first on Personnel…
What does going into administration really mean for employees?
With stories about company collapse in the headlines all too often, Kelly Tucker from HR Star looks at the practical… The post What does going into administration really mean for employees? appeared first on…
Majority of employers don’t offer financial support to staff
More than two-thirds (67%) of organisations do not offer any form of financial support to their staff, according to a… The post Majority of employers don’t offer financial support to staff appeared first on…
Jobseekers more likely to apply to big brands
Organisations with low brand awareness are likely to get overlooked by jobseekers, according to Glassdoor, with candidates 40% more likely… The post Jobseekers more likely to apply to big brands appeared first on Personnel…
Major investor takes stand on gender diversity on FTSE 350 boards
Legal & General Investment Management – one of the UK’s biggest investors in the stock market – has promised to… The post Major investor takes stand on gender diversity on FTSE 350 boards appeared first on…
Draconian EAT ruling on shared parental leave puts pressure on mothers
Guest Blog by Danielle Ayres The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling in the Ali v Capita Customer Management case puts pressure on working mothers to bear the brunt of childcare responsibilities following the…
Only 2 in 10 UK Students Consider a Career in Sales
Guest Blog by Ella Pattenall of Inspiring Interns Sales brings up images of a loud, chaotic office – row after row of suited youngsters behind busy desks, calling up elderly citizens and convincing them…
How to Make Meetings Productive for Employees
The mere mention of a meeting is enough to draw huge, collective sighs across the office, especially if it’s scheduled in first thing on a Monday morning. The fear kicks in at the thought…