Why pay-for-performance programs don’t always work
04/03/2026Pay “sends a powerful message about what the organization values, who it invests in, and how effort translates into opportunity,” a McLean & Co. director said. Source: www.hrdive.com
DOL provides $81M for training of formerly incarcerated individuals
03/03/2026The agency said the funding is aimed at helping people gain experience and secure employment in skilled trades and high-demand industries like manufacturing. Source: www.hrdive.com
Unemployment to peak this year at 5.3%, reveals Reeves in Spring Statement
03/03/2026Unemployment will peak at 5.3% this year before falling gradually to 4.1% by 2030, the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR)… The post Unemployment to peak this year at 5.3%, reveals Reeves in Spring Statement appeared first on Personnel Today. Source:…
Nearly 500 jobs to go as BrewDog crashes into administration
03/03/2026Nearly 500 jobs are set to go at Scottish-based craft beer firm BrewDog, after it was announced the business has… The post Nearly 500 jobs to go as BrewDog crashes into administration appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
A flurry of federal compliance activity
02/03/2026In the past week alone, big news dropped from the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Source: www.hrdive.com
UK must address unemployment among young women, says PwC
02/03/2026Cutting unemployment among young women could add up to £11bn to the UK economy, according to analysis by PwC. The post UK must address unemployment among young women, says PwC appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Retention is top of mind for employers, report finds
27/02/2026Monster said that “hiring has not stopped, it is becoming more intentional.” Source: www.hrdive.com
Fears over vacancies as skilled worker visa numbers plummet
27/02/2026The number of Skilled Worker visas granted in the UK has reached its lowest level since 2021. The post Fears over vacancies as skilled worker visa numbers plummet appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Sainsbury’s to shed 300 head office roles
27/02/2026Most of the Sainsbury’s job cuts will be in technology and data and are linked to the greater use of AI forecasting tools and warehouse robots. The post Sainsbury’s to shed 300 head office roles appeared first on Personnel Today.…
Movers and shakers in HR February 2026: Nokia, Grant Thornton and RTÉ
27/02/2026Latest senior job moves in HR at major tech, engineering and finance firms including Nokia, Grant Thornton and RTÉ. The post Movers and shakers in HR February 2026: Nokia, Grant Thornton and RTÉ appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com