Job seekers brace for a ‘new job hunt reality’ amid labor market contradictions
In an effort to remain flexible, 8 in 10 job seekers said they’re willing to accept a different role than they initially planned, a survey shows. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employment Rights Bill: Date set for Lords vote
Date scheduled in the House of Lords for peers to consider reasons the House of Commons rejected the Lords’ amendments. The post Employment Rights Bill: Date set for Lords vote appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
What does ‘job hugging’ mean for the workplace?
If employees are staying on out of fear of an unpredictable market, HR can’t simply “coast through it,” one head of people told HR Dive. Source: www.hrdive.com
Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis. Source: www.hrdive.com
A majority of US workers say they experience ‘ghost growth’ in their careers
Promises of advancement without follow-through can damage employee trust and lead to turnover, according to MyPerfectResume. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employment Rights Bill could push 3.9 million into secure work
Employment Rights Bill would have pushed 3.9 million more people into secure jobs, had reforms been in place in 2023, according to analysis. The post Employment Rights Bill could push 3.9 million into secure work appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Young people to get guaranteed work under new scheme
Young people who have been out of a job or education for 18 months will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement in a new government scheme. The post Young people to get guaranteed work under new scheme appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
UK vacancies slip in August, but salaries hold steady
UK job vacancies fell for a second consecutive month in August, signalling a cooling labour market. The post UK vacancies slip in August, but salaries hold steady appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Entry-level workers are unprepared for their jobs amid AI blitz, survey says
Most leaders blame a lack of soft skills — and employees themselves — for that unpreparedness, General Assembly said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employment experts sceptical about Keir Starmer’s digital ID plan
Employment specialists say systems already in place to ensure compliance with right-to-work rules. The post Employment experts sceptical about Keir Starmer’s digital ID plan appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com