New York passes a bill aimed at halting ‘ghost jobs’
S8877 would subject employers and third-party platforms to steep fines if their job posts don’t include a time frame for if, and when, they expect the job to be filled. Source: www.hrdive.com
NHS groups urge new health secretary to pause 10-year workforce plan
NHS workforce bodies have written to the new health secretary, James Murray, urging the government to pause moving forward with its upcoming workforce plan for the health service in England. The government’s latest long-term 10-year NHS Workforce Plan is expected to be published imminently, during this month, but the organisations have warned it is likely
Ministers and councils hail early success of Connect to Work scheme
More than 1,600 people who were previously out of work secured jobs through the government’s Connect to Work programme in its first year. The post Ministers and councils hail early success of Connect to Work scheme appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Summer hiring roles for young people fall sharply
Summer hiring opportunities for young people have fallen sharply as employers scale back recruitment amid wider economic uncertainty. The post Summer hiring roles for young people fall sharply appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Firefighter’s Title VII claims survive preclusion even if the rest of his claims don’t, 7th Circuit says
The U.S. Supreme Court has said that federal job discrimination claims are not barred by certain state agencies’ administrative decisions, per the ruling. Source: www.hrdive.com
Research finds little awareness over groups affected by rise of AI
New research reveals low awareness of what kinds of jobs and who will be affected most by the loss of entry level jobs. The post Research finds little awareness over groups affected by rise of AI appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
REC announces Bev White as new chair
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has announced Bev White as its new chair, at what it calls a ‘pivotal moment’ in the hiring sector. The post REC announces Bev White as new chair appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds
Although workers say their job satisfaction is up due to artificial intelligence, they also note an increased cognitive load. Source: www.hrdive.com
Consultation launched on beefing up employment rights of unpaid carers
The government has launched a consultation on improving the employment rights of unpaid carers and parents looking after a seriously… The post Consultation launched on beefing up employment rights of unpaid carers appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Feds propose mandatory E-Verify participation for federal grant recipients
The rule would provide an “additional safeguard” to existing employment eligibility requirements, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget. Source: www.hrdive.com