UK pay continued to grow much faster than inflation in the three months to February, though the jobs market showed signs of slowing down. The average regular earnings excluding bonuses rose 5.9% in the period on an annual basis, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), easily outstripping inflation, which came in…

Why Managing Leave Matters In today’s workplace, managing employee leave is more than just an admin task – it’s a compliance requirement. Organisations across different industries must navigate a complex landscape of leave entitlements to meet the law and support employee wellbeing. From annual leave and sick leave to parental and compassionate leave, businesses must…

Supporting your workforce is very important for businesses to function properly and grow, as when you gain the trust and commitment from your employees they’re more likely to work harder for you. Regular payment to your employees will make them happy and can enhance their mental wellness and performance, so you should always ensure that the finances…

Companies are making far more considered policies for when it comes to rolling out the red carpet for new recruits Gone are the days of a firm handshake from the CEO and the HR manager showing you where the toilets and coffee cups are located (ideally, they’re not in the same place) by way of…

A well-structured HR department isn’t just about paperwork and policies—it’s about creating an efficient, employee-friendly system that drives productivity. By implementing smart tools and optimizing workflows, HR teams can reduce administrative burdens and focus on what truly matters: people. Here are 11 practical ways to make your HR department run smoother and more effectively. 1….

As AI automates more jobs, experts predict that it will replace full-time careers in 2025. Susan Lindeque, CEO of Avestix Group, predicts AI could soon upset the entire employment picture, citing Bloomberg’s announcement that corporations like Citigroup, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs plan to eliminate 200,000 positions over the next three to five years. She also mentions The Future of Jobs Report that…

Digital transformation has played a pivotal role in driving workplace innovation and efficiency, streamlining processes and enhancing team collaboration. However, the strain on HR departments has increased as the workforce becomes more digital and dispersed.   Managing HR processes and documentation and communicating policy changes have grown more complex. The problem is further compounded since we…

Gen Z employees are difficult to retain, according to Jane Lu, CEO of Australian fashion brand ShowPo. Employees aged 18 to 26 (known as Generation Z, or Gen Z), have more demands than their older Millennial counterparts, Lu stated in a New York Post report, on 31 October. “The average tenure of a Gen Z…

Over the past 18 months, Almac Sciences and Almac Pharma Services have jointly made this significant investment to expand their existing analytical laboratories, technology and resource to meet ongoing global demand. Almac employs over 700 highly skilled analysts working in regulatory approved GMP laboratories across five locations in Craigavon, UK; Charnwood, UK; Souderton, Pennsylvania; Athlone,…

The recruitment industry bodies include the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and The Employment Agents Movement (TEAM). In a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, the organisations underscored the critical importance of temporary agency work to the…

The research, based on the analysis of data from various work markets via machine learning, explores the effects of artificial intelligence across different sectors. AI to have major effect on UK jobs market Moreover, education (190,000) and healthcare (90,000) could be set for added roles. Alarmingly, the study depicts artificial intelligence’s negative effects on the…

Minority of UK job adverts state specific educational requirements: 65% of UK employers say education is becoming less important when hiring UK contrasts to the US, where almost 50% of job postings state educational requirements Meanwhile, although 61% of UK employers say that they often look at university degrees when screening candidates, only 5% of…