This week in 5 numbers: Lonely workers say they miss more work
08/01/2026Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of companies who cite a lack of relevant experience among candidates as a major barrier to hiring. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employment Rights Act’s cost impact on businesses cut by 80%
08/01/2026Employment Rights Act 2025 to cost business 80% less than previously estimated, according to updated impact assessments. The post Employment Rights Act’s cost impact on businesses cut by 80% appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
07/01/2026Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging. Source: www.hrdive.com
Hiring remains cautious as businesses brace for legal changes
07/01/2026Employers continue to be cautious about hiring amid ongoing cost pressures, according to the Institute of Directors. The post Hiring remains cautious as businesses brace for legal changes appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Fraud attacks expected to ramp up in AI ‘perfect storm’
06/01/2026By 2028, 1 in 4 job candidate profiles worldwide will be fake, according to a Gartner prediction. Source: www.hrdive.com
Claire’s and Original Factory Shop go into administration
06/01/2026Struggling retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs, in what is a… The post Claire’s and Original Factory Shop go into administration appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
05/01/2026Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue. Source: www.hrdive.com
What the Supreme Court said about employment law in 2025
05/01/2026The justices handed down a verdict that could prove to be one of their most consequential for the discipline in years. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘Zombie’ closures will fuel 2026 rise in unemployment
05/01/2026The collapse of ‘zombie’ companies that have failed to adapt to new business realities will fuel a rise in unemployment in 2026, a think tank has predicted. The post ‘Zombie’ closures will fuel 2026 rise in unemployment appeared first on…
Workers with health problems face barriers to flexible working
05/01/2026Workers with long-term health conditions less likely to be in jobs offering flexible work options, according to research. The post Workers with health problems face barriers to flexible working appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com