Ministers pledge overhaul of careers advice, after MPs’ criticism
14/11/2025Funding for careers advisers in England will be reformed, the government has said, following criticism of the system in a report by MPs. The post Ministers pledge overhaul of careers advice, after MPs’ criticism appeared first on Personnel Today. Source:…
This week in 5 numbers: Caregivers say balancing their dual responsibilities hurts their career
13/11/2025Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how salary history bans affect workers’ earnings. Source: www.hrdive.com
Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind
13/11/2025Skills-first hiring should be treated as a companywide transformation rather than just an HR project, researchers said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Two-thirds of full-time workers plan to take on extra work to afford the holidays
13/11/2025However, 39% said taking on extra work has or will likely hurt their productivity at their full-time job. Source: www.hrdive.com
Non-compete clauses surge as job market slows
13/11/2025The number of High Court claims brought by employers to enforce non-compete clauses is surging as the job market slows and former employees launch rival businesses, a law firm has claimed. The post Non-compete clauses surge as job market slows…
UK retailer warns of huge AI-related job cuts
13/11/2025The CEO and founder of one of the UK’s largest online retailers has said he expects to cut his workforce by two-thirds within the next three years through increased use of artificial intelligence. The post UK retailer warns of huge…
Non-disclosure agreement ban: ‘drafting of Bill is crucial’
13/11/2025Ministers must ensure the Employment Rights Bill is properly drafted if it is to end the ‘systemic problem’ presented by non-disclosure agreements, an employment lawyer has said. The post Non-disclosure agreement ban: ‘drafting of Bill is crucial’ appeared first on…
Small modular reactors in Anglesey to create 3,000 nuclear jobs
13/11/2025Anglesey in Wales has been selected as location for UK’s first small modular reactors, creating up to 3,000 nuclear jobs. The post Small modular reactors in Anglesey to create 3,000 nuclear jobs appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion
12/11/2025These employees reported significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth, according to Boston Consulting Group. Source: www.hrdive.com
4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners
12/11/2025Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce. Source: www.hrdive.com