Salary increases are top of mind for workers amid economic anxiety
Most employees said they planned to stay at their jobs in 2026, but burnout and layoffs have workers concerned, according to a Monster report. Source: www.hrdive.com
Jobs growth slows in USA
Job growth slowed in the US in December, adding to signs that country’s labour market is decelerating after years of strong growth. The post Jobs growth slows in USA appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
This week in 5 numbers: Lonely workers say they miss more work
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of companies who cite a lack of relevant experience among candidates as a major barrier to hiring. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employment Rights Act’s cost impact on businesses cut by 80%
Employment Rights Act 2025 to cost business 80% less than previously estimated, according to updated impact assessments. The post Employment Rights Act’s cost impact on businesses cut by 80% appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging. Source: www.hrdive.com
Hiring remains cautious as businesses brace for legal changes
Employers continue to be cautious about hiring amid ongoing cost pressures, according to the Institute of Directors. The post Hiring remains cautious as businesses brace for legal changes appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Fraud attacks expected to ramp up in AI ‘perfect storm’
By 2028, 1 in 4 job candidate profiles worldwide will be fake, according to a Gartner prediction. Source: www.hrdive.com
Claire’s and Original Factory Shop go into administration
Struggling retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs, in what is a… The post Claire’s and Original Factory Shop go into administration appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue. Source: www.hrdive.com
What the Supreme Court said about employment law in 2025
The justices handed down a verdict that could prove to be one of their most consequential for the discipline in years. Source: www.hrdive.com