Are we confusing capability with capacity problems?
16/06/2026When someone is underperforming at work, managers often rush to brand it as a capability problem and address it as such. Instead, workplaces should foster the conditions where workers have the capacity to cope, says Claire Libby. Mental ill health…
Skills gaps could leave half of AI roles unfilled by 2028
16/06/2026The UK could face a shortage of more than 160,000 AI professionals by 2028 – more than half what will be needed – as demand for digital talent continues to outpace domestic supply, according to a new analysis. The research…
Reform UK would tax employers hiring foreign workers
16/06/2026Reform UK would introduce an ‘employers’ migrant labour levy’, making it more expensive to hire workers from overseas. Robert Jenrick, the party’s economic spokesman, said it would also cut employers’ national insurance for British workers back to 13.8%, but charge…
Government pledges expansion of ‘youth hubs’ as part of tackling Neets
15/06/2026Thousands of young people are set to benefit from expanded access to employment and wrap-around support services in the coming months, the government has pledged. The Department for Work and Pensions has said it intends to roll out 180 new…
Beyond Borders: Why the EU Pay Directive matters for UK-based HR (webinar)
15/06/2026Thursday 2 July 2026, 2:00pm BST EU member states have until 7 June 2026 to enact legislation in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. But what will the new laws mean for employers in the UK, with operations in…
Week in review: Is mandatory E-Verify inching closer?
15/06/2026We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a state law prohibiting “ghost jobs” to the “joy paradox” of artificial intelligence. Source: www.hrdive.com
What does the class of 2026 want from their post-grad jobs?
15/06/2026Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Source: www.hrdive.com
Alan Milburn: Employers should prioritise new starters
15/06/2026Alan Milburn has said businesses should prioritise new starters over existing employees, as a list of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers is published. The former health secretary and author of the review into young people and work highlighted the decline…
Summer hiring is becoming a payroll stress test for small businesses
15/06/2026Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss. Source: www.hrdive.com
Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds
15/06/2026Number of job postings for specialist AI roles increases significantly in past year according to new analysis by PwC. The post Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com