This week in 5 numbers: Caregivers say balancing their dual responsibilities hurts their career
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how salary history bans affect workers’ earnings. Source: www.hrdive.com
Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind
Skills-first hiring should be treated as a companywide transformation rather than just an HR project, researchers said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Two-thirds of full-time workers plan to take on extra work to afford the holidays
However, 39% said taking on extra work has or will likely hurt their productivity at their full-time job. Source: www.hrdive.com
Non-compete clauses surge as job market slows
The number of High Court claims brought by employers to enforce non-compete clauses is surging as the job market slows and former employees launch rival businesses, a law firm has claimed. The post Non-compete clauses surge as job market slows appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
UK retailer warns of huge AI-related job cuts
The CEO and founder of one of the UK’s largest online retailers has said he expects to cut his workforce by two-thirds within the next three years through increased use of artificial intelligence. The post UK retailer warns of huge AI-related job cuts appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Non-disclosure agreement ban: ‘drafting of Bill is crucial’
Ministers must ensure the Employment Rights Bill is properly drafted if it is to end the ‘systemic problem’ presented by non-disclosure agreements, an employment lawyer has said. The post Non-disclosure agreement ban: ‘drafting of Bill is crucial’ appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Small modular reactors in Anglesey to create 3,000 nuclear jobs
Anglesey in Wales has been selected as location for UK’s first small modular reactors, creating up to 3,000 nuclear jobs. The post Small modular reactors in Anglesey to create 3,000 nuclear jobs appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion
These employees reported significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth, according to Boston Consulting Group. Source: www.hrdive.com
4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners
Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employers reject culture wars to embrace inclusive hiring
Far from being a casualty of ‘woke’ culture wars, inclusive hiring practices are in fact more popular than ever with… The post Employers reject culture wars to embrace inclusive hiring appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com