More than 9 out of 10 EMEA businesses would be comfortable with AI or automation being used by background screening providers for researching or compiling a screening report   A leading provider of global employment background screening services, HireRight, has released the findings from its 17th annual benchmarking survey. HireRight’s new and comprehensive report draws from the survey responses of more than 1,250 HR, risk, and talent acquisition professionals from …

Research1 released today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that the majority of employers, 57%, stated that mental health is their greatest concern regarding their employees in light of hybrid working. Which are you most concerned about for your employees in light of remote and hybrid working? Their mental health and wellbeing                  57% Their physical health and wellbeing                49% Their financial health and wellbeing                44% Their social wellbeing                                    44% Conducted …

UK-based graduates and university students are turning to finance amidst concerns about a lack of high paying jobs and the impact of continued economic uncertainty on their job opportunities, according to the CFA Institute 2024 Global Graduate Outlook Survey. The survey of 1,000 UK-based university graduates and students aged between 18-25 found that one in three (32%) graduates are not confident in their future career prospects in today’s economic climate, …

AI tools are able to build a CV for you in seconds. The AI careers tool Kickresume has put together a report on how you can take that CV to the next level with their essential tips on what to add and what to avoid, in order to secure your next role.  Julia Gergelova, a Certified Professional CV Writer at Kickresume, comments: “It’s amazing how much AI can do, but …

In today’s evolving work environment, where hybrid arrangements are becoming the norm and emerging technologies like Gen AI are transforming industries, Learning and Development (L&D) is facing a major shift. Organisations must quickly upskill and reskill their teams to keep up with rapid changes in work dynamics and technology. The People Matters L&D Conference 2024 is designed to tackle these challenges directly. This event offers practical insights and strategies across …

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