A recent careers day with primary school pupils highlighted the important part that tech is playing in the lives of young people and underscored the importance of introducing talk of future careers early on, helping children to explore the vast opportunities available to them in a rapidly evolving digital world. Conor Whelan, chief information officer at The Access Group, spoke to the pupils about how they can shape their careers …

New research reveals that the vast majority (85%) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to switch off”, with 4 in 5 (80%) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The findings come as debate around the Bill ramps up.  The survey was conducted by Breathe HR to uncover sentiment towards new workers’ rights amongst bosses who will …

Winter sickness season is approaching; however, rates of burnout amongst employees are also on the rise, according to reports stating that the average number of days British employees took off for sick leave has increased by 34% since 2019.¹ To identify six concerning sick leave patterns you SHOULD notice as both an employee and employer, Timetastic has partnered with Dr. Claire Merrifield, a GP and medical director at Selph, highlighting the red flags. …

HR Planning and Analytics Software: Key Features to Look For In today’s fast-paced business environment, human resources (HR) is no longer just about recruitment and employee management. The role of HR has expanded into strategic workforce planning, data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that businesses have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. To meet these demands, HR planning and analytics software has become a must-have for companies …

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Gensol Engineering, a player in the renewable energy sector specialising in solar power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, and electric mobility solutions, has announced the appointment of Ankit Jain as the Chief Financial Officer. Ankit will be succeeding Jabir Mahendi Aga, who is moving into an expanded leadership role within Gensol Group. As CFO, Ankit will be responsible for executing strategies for establishing a solid financial foundation and enhancing …