Cost-per-hire and cost-per-application rose sharply in 2025, report says
20/02/2026The Appcast benchmark report attributed rising cost-per-application and cost-per-hire rates to “shifts in job board pricing and programmatic media models.” Source: www.hrdive.com
Banker who lied to tribunal sentenced to eight months
20/02/2026Damilare Ajao, a former Commerzbank employee who lied to an employment tribunal, has been sentenced to eight months in prison. The post Banker who lied to tribunal sentenced to eight months appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Coca-Cola excluded men from work trip, violating Title VII, EEOC alleges
19/02/2026The lawsuit filing comes on the heels of employment attorneys predicting that “reverse discrimination” would be an EEOC priority for 2026. Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Most workers like learning from other generations
19/02/2026Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much Black women’s employment dropped last year. Source: www.hrdive.com
Police officer with HIV wins £40k in discrimination claim
19/02/2026Police officer with HIV awarded £40,200 by employment tribunal after he was made to feel like a ‘walking disease’ at work. The post Police officer with HIV wins £40k in discrimination claim appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Union chief warns business still lobbying for ERA changes
19/02/2026Prospect union general secretary Mike Clancy warns against dilution of the Employment Rights Act during implementation. The post Union chief warns business still lobbying for ERA changes appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Law firm introduces AI chatbot for job interviews
19/02/2026Law firm Mishcon de Reya says graduates will be interviewed by an AI chatbot, ‘transforming’ hiring for applicants and recruiters. The post Law firm introduces AI chatbot for job interviews appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Should the rise in youth minimum wage be delayed?
18/02/2026Reports suggest government could delay equalising youth minimum wage with national living wage because of youth unemployment. The post Should the rise in youth minimum wage be delayed? appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
SHRM: Year-round upskilling opportunities tied to ‘significantly’ higher engagement
17/02/2026Employees who had such opportunities also reported higher job satisfaction and loyalty. Source: www.hrdive.com
Week in review: Outdated hiring practices are stifling HR
17/02/2026We're rounding up last week’s stories, from skills gaps getting more pronounced to dropping demand for HR professionals. Source: www.hrdive.com