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One in three ‘would consider rejecting job if three or more office days required’

Mar 26, 2025 | HR Strategy News, Recruitment News | 0

UK workers are resisting return to office mandates, as 30% would consider rejecting a job if it demanded three or more weekly days in office.

UK businesses are tracking workers to tackle disengagement, research finds

Mar 26, 2025 | HR Strategy News | 0
Three in five UK businesses say April tax hikes ‘will hurt hiring’

Mar 25, 2025 | Recruitment News | 0
Majority of employees ‘would quit for more purposeful work’

Mar 25, 2025 | HR Strategy News | 0
UK employers ‘struggle to find skilled talent’ as nearly half integrate AI in hiring

Mar 25, 2025 | Recruitment News | 0

Future of Work News

HR professionals ‘increasingly open’ to AI adoption

by Alessandra Pacelli | Mar 7, 2025 | Future of Work News, HR Strategy News | 0

A growing number of HR professionals in the UK are open to using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, according to research.

Technology and generational needs to shape future workplaces

by Alessandra Pacelli | Feb 25, 2025 | Future of Work News | 0
UK workers demand bigger say in workplace changes

by Alessandra Pacelli | Feb 20, 2025 | Future of Work News, HR Strategy News | 0

Future of Work Analysis

Christoph C. Cemper: What could good AI usage policies look like for businesses?

by Christoph C. Cemper | Mar 3, 2025 | Future of Work Analysis | 0

Reports have indicated that 65% of companies don’t have adequate policies in place to govern the use of generative AI.

Alexia Pedersen: Upskilling the UK workforce for the AI revolution

by Alexia Pedersen | Feb 24, 2025 | Future of Work Analysis, Learning and Development Analysis | 0
Sarah Baldry: Rising to the Trump Challenge – upholding employee wellbeing priorities amid a shifting climate

by Sarah Baldry | Feb 3, 2025 | Future of Work Analysis | 0

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HR Strategy News

One in three ‘would consider rejecting job if three or more office days required’

Mar 26, 2025

UK workers are resisting return to office mandates, as 30% would consider rejecting a job if it demanded three or more weekly days in office.

UK businesses are tracking workers to tackle disengagement, research finds

Mar 26, 2025
Majority of employees ‘would quit for more purposeful work’

Mar 25, 2025
ESG U-turn ‘risks damaging employer-employee relationships’

Mar 24, 2025

Recruitment News

One in three ‘would consider rejecting job if three or more office days required’

Mar 26, 2025

UK workers are resisting return to office mandates, as 30% would consider rejecting a job if it demanded three or more weekly days in office.

Three in five UK businesses say April tax hikes ‘will hurt hiring’

Mar 25, 2025
UK employers ‘struggle to find skilled talent’ as nearly half integrate AI in hiring

Mar 25, 2025
Businesses missing out on neurodivergent talent due to ‘hiring bias’

Mar 21, 2025

Wellbeing News

Severance: 1 in 3 UK employees would ‘sever’ work and personal memories

Mar 24, 2025

More than one in three UK employees would separate their work and personal memories, a concept inspired by the television series Severance.

Employee stress ‘costing UK businesses millions each year’

Mar 20, 2025
One in three older employees ‘take time off for mental health’

Feb 26, 2025
Burnout Britain: workplace anxiety on the rise among UK employees

Feb 6, 2025

Employment Law News

Businesses missing out on neurodivergent talent due to ‘hiring bias’

Mar 21, 2025

UK businesses are missing out on the skills of neurodivergent professionals due to hiring discrimination and a lack of interview accommodations.

Disability benefits and Universal Credit: what’s changing?

Mar 19, 2025
Ten women take legal action against Judicial Conduct Investigations Office

Mar 14, 2025
Leading economists ‘rebuff anti-growth claims on Employment Rights Bill’

Mar 11, 2025

Diversity News

FCA and PRA drop plans for new diversity and inclusion rules in financial sector

Mar 13, 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority will not introduce new diversity and inclusion rules.

UK companies stand firm on EDI despite US rollbacks: HRreview survey

Mar 12, 2025
Hybrid work ‘supports female career progression and gender parity’, study finds

Mar 7, 2025
Women CEOs branded ‘too ambitious’ yet ‘lacking ambition’

Mar 5, 2025

L&D News

UK employers ‘struggle to prepare for retiring workforce’

Mar 18, 2025

There are concerns among UK businesses about future skills shortages resulting from a retiring workforce - and failure to pass on skills.

‘AI readiness gap’ between leaders and employees

Mar 6, 2025
Nearly 60% of payroll teams are not hiring apprentices

Feb 20, 2025
CIPD calls for urgent action this National Apprenticeship Week

Feb 11, 2025

Reward News

Pay awards ‘at lowest level since 2021’ as National Insurance increases approach

Mar 19, 2025

UK pay awards have remained at 3% for the third consecutive rolling quarter in February - marking the lowest level since December 2021.

Career growth now top priority for UK tech professionals, report suggests

Mar 13, 2025
Workplace recognition: women ‘feel less appreciated at work than men’

Mar 10, 2025
UK pay awards hold at lowest level since 2021

Feb 19, 2025

Analytics News

UK job market shows signs of stability, report finds

Mar 17, 2025

The UK job market showed signs of stabilisation in February 2025, with the number of active job postings holding steady compared to January.

HR and recruiting sector ranks high for customer service, study finds

Mar 11, 2025
Private sector pay increases ‘hold steady at 4%’ amid inflation pressures

Mar 10, 2025
Employer confidence holds despite budget concerns

Jan 30, 2025

Supplier News

UKG Appoints Beth Conway as Chief People Officer

Mar 21, 2025

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions, has announced the appointment of Beth Conway as Chief People Officer.

UKG named Leader in HCM for 14th Consecutive Year

Mar 19, 2025
Cezanne expands HR and payroll offering with Occupop acquisition

Mar 12, 2025
The Rt Hon Chloe Smith appointed president of the CIPD

Feb 13, 2025

The HR Knowledge Centre

Below you will find a selection of learning resources for HR and related professionals - guides, white papers, on-demand and tutor led courses and more. Whether you want to take your professional development to a new level or find training courses suitable for your team, there is something for you here!

Definitive Guides to HR

Employee Handbooks: The Definitive Guide for HR Managers

This guide is designed to help employers create an effective employee handbook that covers all the necessary areas, including employment policies, compensation, benefits, workplace safety, communication and feedback, intellectual property and more.

Talent Management: The Definitive Guide for HR Managers

A guide to Talent Management, including understanding the talent market, attracting and recruiting talent, developing talent, retaining talent, best practices, challenges, leadership development, talent analytics, employee well-being, global talent management, digital transformation, and key factors in different industries, as well as the importance of employee engagement surveys.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The Definitive Guide for HR Managers

The book provides an overview of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace, including best practices for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, steps for assessing and addressing diversity and equality issues, managing discrimination, supporting employees, overcoming challenges and pitfalls, and the importance of equality, diversity, and discrimination in the workplace.

If you would like to see the full range of free HR Guides click here.

Free HR White Papers to Download

Manpower – ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey UK

Check out ManpowerGroup’s latest UK employment outlook survey results and find out why employers’ hiring volume is to decline in Q2.

Epassi – HR Burnout: How Big Is the Problem and How Do We Fix It?

Although burnout is a common challenge across all departments and roles, it can be particularly damaging for HR teams. HR professionals play a crucial role in shaping workplace morale, employee engagement, and the success of organisational initiatives. When burnout takes hold in HR, the ripple effects can be felt across the entire workforce, making it essential to address the issue at its core.

Brightmine – A practical AI playbook for HR managers

Organisations across business sectors are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday operations to drive revenue growth, reduce costs and increase competitive advantage.

Brightmine – Gender pay gap reporting: An expert guide

This expert guide aims to equip you with essential information on gender pay gap reporting and strategies to master it.

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