Spotlight

Spotlight on the leading stories in HR this week.

Calls for Employment Rights Bill to provide support for unpaid carers

Carers UK is urging the Government to strengthen protections for people juggling paid work and unpaid caring responsibilities.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, May 8, 2025

Employment Law News

Consultant awarded £24,000 after being dismissed on day off

A part-time facilities consultant who was made redundant during a surprise video call on a day off has been awarded £24,000 in compensation.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Recruitment News

Over half of employers are worried that student use of AI is ‘misrepresenting skills’

Employers are becoming increasingly concerned that students are misrepresenting their abilities in job applications by relying on AI.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, May 7, 2025

L&D News

UK businesses must develop new ways to teach ‘human skills for the AI age’

UK employers must find more creative methods to help employees develop essential ‘human skills’ to unlock the potential of AI.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

HR professionals ‘under pressure’ as workload and cost concerns grow

HR professionals in the UK are facing mounting stress, with excessive workloads and financial pressures among the top contributing factors.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Reward News

Most employers miss the mark on targeted workplace benefits, study shows

Under a quarter of UK employers are tailoring workplace benefits to match the demographic and lifestyle needs of their workforce.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Employment Law News

Employment Rights Bill under scrutiny as business groups raise concerns over impact on flexible work

As the Employment Rights Bill progresses through the House of Lords, industry groups reliant on flexible labour models are voicing concerns.

Alessandra Pacelli - Friday, May 2, 2025

AI roles ‘may be the only safe jobs in banking right now’, report suggests

Hiring for AI roles across the global banking sector has risen by 13% in the last six months, despite many banks continuing to reduce overall staff levels.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, May 1, 2025

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Recruitment NewsTuesday, June 24, 2025

Big Four accounting firms slash graduate hiring as AI takes on junior tasks

The UK’s largest accountancy firms are cutting back on graduate recruitment as AI increasingly handles entry-level work. Is it an inevitable outcome, or a misstep?

Diversity NewsTuesday, June 24, 2025

Visible LGBTQ+ board directors linked to ‘stronger ESG performance and higher firm value’

Firms with openly LGBTQ+ directors on their boards tend to deliver stronger environmental, social and governance performance - and enjoy higher enterprise value.

L&D NewsTuesday, June 24, 2025

Employers and Gen Z ‘out of sync’ on skills

There is a growing disconnect between UK employers and Gen Z workers that may be hindering efforts to address persistent skills shortages.

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Analytics NewsWednesday, June 18, 2025

Exclusive: Burned out and falling behind: Why most leaders are struggling with distributed work

A major new report finds that just 19% of leaders are viewed as “very effective” at managing distributed work.

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Hybrid working arrangements ‘here to stay’ despite rollback suggestions

Hybrid working arrangements continue to be widely adopted across UK organisations, with relatively few employers reducing existing flexibility.

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