Recruitment & HR
Ikea recruiting players for paid positions in virtual store on Roblox
Ikea is recruiting 10 players for paid positions in its virtual store on Roblox, launching June 24th, to showcase non-linear career journeys.
Recruitment & HR
News
Unite calls for “concrete job plan and serious investment” for Great British Energy
Unite urges Labour to provide detailed plans and serious investment for creating well-paid, green-skilled jobs under the Great British Energy initiative.
News
Career dissatisfaction high as many UK workers seek change, research reveals
One in four UK workers are unhappy with their careers, with many seeking a change. Research by Indeed and St. James’s Place highlights the need for better awareness of fulfilling career options.
Employee Relations
Employers boost health and wellbeing support but face ongoing employee issues
Nearly 74% of employers offer more health and wellbeing support now, but issues like quiet quitting persist. Targeted support is essential, says Towergate Health & Protection.
News
Beth Young joins ViewHR as senior HR consultant
Beth Young joins ViewHR as a senior HR consultant, bringing extensive experience and a passion for pragmatic, commercially-focused HR practices.
Global HR
Savills launches new Workforces Index to identify future talent hotspots
Savills launches its Workforces Index, identifying Tokyo, New York, and Seoul as top talent hotspots for global occupiers.
Featured
Visier research shows managers seek AI solutions for better people decisions
Visier research shows UK managers seek AI solutions for better people decisions, with 86% excited about AI's potential.
News
UK gender pay gap narrows by 0.4% in past year but will take 45 years to close, says PwC
PwC research reveals the UK gender pay gap has narrowed by 0.4% over the past year, but significant challenges remain in achieving gender pay parity.
Recruitment & HR
Heriot-Watt University appoints Penny McIntyre as global director of human resources
Heriot-Watt University appoints Penny McIntyre as global director of human resources, effective 1ST July 2024.
Recruitment & HR
Over a quarter of UK workforce to change employers in next six months, reports Randstad UK
Over a quarter of UK workers plan to change jobs in the next six months, prioritising work-life balance and flexible options, reports Randstad UK.
News
Study reveals lack of AI understanding among HR professionals
A Brightmine study reveals only 32% of HR professionals fully understand AI, highlighting a significant need for improved training and education in the field.
Compensation & Benefits
UK employees and HR professionals at odds over workplace experience, Benefex study finds
A new study reveals a significant gap between how UK employees and HR professionals perceive workplace experience, with many employees dissatisfied despite positive evaluations from HR.