Today’s new world of work has not only burdened HR with new demands but increased obstacles to effectiveness, finds Gartner. The post Business leaders must face up to new HR challenges appeared first on Personnel Today.
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The Lionesses have qualified for their first-ever World Cup final, after an exciting 3-1 win in the semi-finals over hosts Australia. They will face Spain in the final this Sunday, with expectations high. After all, the men’s team has famously failed to reach these heights since their famous win in 1966. However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. On the back of their Euro success last summer, England’s women have …
Unpaid overtime appears to have become the norm in the UK, with new research revealing that millions of employees are regularly shortening their lunch breaks and finishing late to keep on top of their workload. HR software provider Ciphr polled 1,000 UK workers to find out how much unpaid overtime, if any, they each worked on average. According to the findings, there are significantly more employees who work unpaid hours …
An expert has revealed some of the potential health risks that night shift workers may face, and what can be done to tackle them. Night shifts are required in a number of industries, such as hospitality, warehouse operations, and the emergency services, but the effects on your circadian rhythm can have mental and physical health implications. To raise awareness of the dangers night shift workers may face, a spokesperson from …
Businesses in the UK are undergoing a significant shift in hiring practices, with 59% looking to transition a portion of their graduate scheme cohort into degree apprenticeships. Drawing from a comprehensive survey of HR and business leaders, the figures form part of a new report from Tiro, a leading training provider for science and technology apprenticeships, which looks into current recruitment and retention challenges. The report also features insights from …