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Generation Z – unhappy, lonely and lacking confidence

Gen Z

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

Computer science grads earn five times more than counterparts

UK companies are crying out for graduates with the latest technical skills, particularly in key areas such as cybersecurity and IT management. These statistics prove...

17 September 2018

Managers not trained to spot mental health issues

Just 17 percent of UK managers feel “very confident” in ability to support colleagues experiencing mental health issues. A shocking proportion of managers in the...

16 September 2018

Zero hour contracts triple

The number of UK workers on zero hour contracts has more than tripled since 2012, propping up overall employment levels by accounting for almost a...

15 September 2018

Brits long for a hobby career

Half of Brits wish they could take up their favourite hobby as a full time job, according to new research. A survey found that 50...

14 September 2018

Home ownership “little more than a pipe dream” for public sector workers

Owning a home has become virtually impossible for many public sector workers across Britain, according to research by UNISON. Getting a deposit together and obtaining...

13 September 2018

HMRC red-carded over Prem League refs’ employment status

The Government should write into statute a positive definition of self-employment after an employment tribunal found that HMRC should have treated professional football referees as...

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Firms face prosecution for work-related musculoskeletal disorder

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

12 September 2018

11 September 2018

Employers believe human touch still important in recruitment

Employers are increasingly using HR technology to help attract and hire the best talent. Despite the widespread adoption of these tools, many businesses leaders indicate...

10 September 2018

Confusion over responsibility for cyber security in businesses

Global Economist Intelligence Unit survey, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson, finds varied approaches on how leadership implements cyber resiliency across their organisations, with stronger communication...

8 September 2018

Government’s role in pensions dashboard crucial

The so-called ‘pension dashboard’ – initially due to launch in April 2019 – was intended to collate information relating to private, state and workplace pensions...

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Recruiting and retaining top talent remains biggest HR challenge

Talent Management

7 September 2018

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