Evolving economic conditions — not AI — will drive cautious 2026 hiring
“What we’re seeing is employers responding to the economic signals with a measured and deliberate approach,” ManpowerGroup’s CEO said. Source: www.hrdive.com
More workers say they will job hunt in early 2026, but competition is tight
Workers most likely to job hunt include tech and healthcare professionals, Generation Z workers and working parents, Robert Half said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Open employment tribunal claims now top half a million
Unfair dismissal claims made up 23.7% of new cases in the period, topping the list with 4,766 employment tribunal claims. The post Open employment tribunal claims now top half a million appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Starbucks’ ‘illegal race-based’ DEI at center of Florida AG’s lawsuit
Starbucks said its hiring practices are “inclusive, fair and competitive, and designed to ensure the strongest candidate for every job, every time.” Source: www.hrdive.com
Sandie Peggie to appeal NHS Fife ruling
Sandie Peggie is to appeal the controversial employment tribunal judgment in her case against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton,… The post Sandie Peggie to appeal NHS Fife ruling appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
AI barriers, complex application processes lead to job search burnout, report finds
Employers can address these challenges by simplifying the hiring process and making it more transparent, LiveCareer says. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘Autonomy crisis’ may be leaving workers burned out
Instead of continuing to treat growth opportunities for workers as optional, view them as essential, the University of Phoenix white paper said. Source: www.hrdive.com
A quarter plan to quit their jobs next year – poll
A quarter (24%) of UK workers say they plan to quit their job within the next 12 months, even with… The post A quarter plan to quit their jobs next year – poll appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Employment Rights Bill bounces back for a third time
The Employment Rights Bill will return to the House of Commons again, after peers narrowly voted to amend the government’s… The post Employment Rights Bill bounces back for a third time appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
KFC: It’s time to close the youth employment gap
Youth employment programmes such as KFC’s can equip young people with vital skills, but more government support is needed. The post KFC: It’s time to close the youth employment gap appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com