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How technology is assisting in the freight driver crisis in the US

Skills Shortage

15 July 2025

14 July 2025

Alcohol Awareness Week: Five ways to support employees with addiction

The association between work culture and alcohol drinking is well known, from celebratory drinks at the end of the day to the complimentary beverages provided...

14 July 2025

The AI advantage gap, while bosses benefit, workers miss out

While over half of UK business leaders credit AI for improving productivity, the report also finds that poor implementation is harming output. Employees who feel...

11 July 2025

Youth confidence crisis demands immediate action from employers

Hark's Lisen Up Report highlights that the lack of confidence affecting a third (31%) of young people means they struggle to express opinions, engage in...

11 July 2025

Two-thirds of jobseekers won’t apply for roles without the salary listed

Communications agency Jack & Grace has today launched #SayThePay – a salary transparency campaign calling on employers to publish salary bands in job ads -...

9 July 2025

Almost all startup tech roles now require AI fluency

Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin, CEO and co-founder of Yotewo, said: “We’re seeing a shift away from job titles and tech stacks as the primary hiring filters. The...

9 July 2025

AI at work: Employers not moving swiftly enough to manage use

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at work increases, an employment lawyer says more employers need to clarify how and to what extent they...

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‘Value void’ in benefits leaves employees confused and underwhelmed

Employee Experience

8 July 2025

8 July 2025

Level 7 apprenticeship funding cuts will cost around £214m in increased training costs

New research reveals government cuts to Level 7 apprenticeship funding for over-21s will cost UK employers £214M and widen the national skills gap....

7 July 2025

Final Call: Submit Your Article Synopsis for Issue 252 – October 2025

Deadline: 9th July – Just 2 Days Left! We’re inviting final article proposals for Issue 252 of theHRDIRECTOR (October 2025 edition). If you’re a senior...

7 July 2025

Study shows AI in hiring scores higher in fairness metrics compared to humans

A new report from AI auditing platform Warden AI, The 'State of AI Bias in Talent Acquisition 2025’, suggests that AI models may reduce, not...

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Healthcare and education worst-performing sectors for benefits value

Employee Benefits & Reward

7 July 2025

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