AI tied to 7,000 job cuts in September, Challenger finds
Salesforce is among the companies that have directly attributed massive job cuts to AI in recent months. Source: www.hrdive.com
Workers may continue to ‘job hug’ during next six months as retention reaches new high
Women and millennial workers are more likely to stay put in coming months, while men and Gen X workers appear more likely to leave, Eagle Hill Consulting says. Source: www.hrdive.com
Immigration: HR roles may be on new temporary shortage list
HR has made it on to a preliminary list of ‘crucial’ occupations that would allow professionals from abroad to more easily access jobs in the UK. The post Immigration: HR roles may be on new temporary shortage list appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Rapid increase in candidates seeking work in September
Demand for staff across the UK fell sharply again in September, with the downturn in hiring almost identical to that seen in August. The post Rapid increase in candidates seeking work in September appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
University union threatens strikes after drastic job cuts
Universities have announced cuts equivalent to more than 12,000 jobs in the last year, according to the University and College Union (UCU). The post University union threatens strikes after drastic job cuts appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Quarter of jobs cut at wind farm giant Ørsted
Danish wind energy group Ørsted – among the world’s largest developers of offshore wind power – has announced it will cut a quarter of its global workforce. The post Quarter of jobs cut at wind farm giant Ørsted appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
One-third of businesses ‘explore AI solutions’ before hiring people
One in three business leaders explore AI solutions before considering hiring someone, and 41% say AI is enabling headcount reductions The post One-third of businesses ‘explore AI solutions’ before hiring people appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Employment tribunals ‘will remain free’ – justice secretary
David Lammy says: ‘It will remain free to bring a case to an employment tribunal, ensuring everyone can stand up for their rights.’ The post Employment tribunals ‘will remain free’ – justice secretary appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Job scheme for long-term sick to expand into GP practices
Job advisers will be on hand at GP surgeries and hospitals as part of efforts to tackle the UK’s long-term sick problem. The post Job scheme for long-term sick to expand into GP practices appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Toyota and other manufacturers invest to fill child care void for workers
The automaker recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 seats at child care facilities across the country. It’s one of many manufacturers, including Iowa company Sukup, to expand this employment benefit. Source: www.hrdive.com