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Week in review: Outdated hiring practices are stifling HR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
Black women employment sees one of its sharpest annual declines in past 25 years
17/02/2026The months ahead might provide clearer answers as to whether the losses were “casualties of anti-equity backlash in action,” EPI researchers said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Youth unemployment at 11-year high with 16% out of work
17/02/2026Youth unemployment at highest level since 2014 with almost one in six 16 to 24-year-olds who want to work unable to find a job. The post Youth unemployment at 11-year high with 16% out of work appeared first on Personnel…
Fire and rehire: moving from division to dialogue
16/02/2026With a focus on skills, dialogue and clarity the changes brought about by the Employment Rights Act can be accommodated. The post Fire and rehire: moving from division to dialogue appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
ERA measures risk being a ‘further handbrake on hiring’
16/02/2026CIPD research suggests Employment Rights Act likely to weaken permanent job creation and increase employment costs. The post ERA measures risk being a ‘further handbrake on hiring’ appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Brewdog staff ‘fear for jobs’ after potential sale announced
16/02/2026Brewdog staff have told the Unite union that they fear for their jobs after the pub chain announced it was… The post Brewdog staff ‘fear for jobs’ after potential sale announced appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Sexual harassment and the Employment Rights Act (webinar)
13/02/202617 March 2026 | Register now for our webinar examining changes to sexual harassment and whistleblowing rules in the Employment Rights Act. The post Sexual harassment and the Employment Rights Act (webinar) appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com