Business leaders see the potential for AI to revolutionise HR and make businesses more efficient. But leaders will only be successful if they keep HR’s human touch…
We are all familiar with the concept of giving 110 percent, which has become a something of a mantra in recent decades, but experience suggests that it could, in fact, be counterproductive, argues Gary Cattermole.
The majority of business leaders say higher education doesn’t prepare young people for the workplace
A new report from tech startup Multiverse finds that 70% of senior leaders at larger companies do not believe the current higher education system is delivering the skills needed for the workforce, despite over half of them requiring degrees.Three in five executives at larger companies in the UK say they personally learned more valuable skills during the first two years in the workplace than they did in university.Of those businesses …
In today’s rapidly evolving world, change is constant and relentless. Technological advancements, globalisation, and shifting market dynamics are transforming how we live and work. These rapid changes have a profound impact on the workplace, demanding employees to adapt and stay ahead. Staying ahead in this dynamic environment is crucial for employees to thrive and succeed. The traditional approach of relying solely on existing skills and knowledge is no longer sufficient. …
The manufacturing industry faces a significant labour shortage, and HR managers struggle to fill open positions. A study from 2018 found that more than 8 million global manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030. In the US alone, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in the US may remain vacant by 2030, according to a forecast by the National Association of Manufacturers. The economic implications of these unfilled positions could be substantial, …
New data reveals that eight out of ten (81%) construction workers in the UK – over 2.1 million people – have taken sick leave as they felt they needed to take a break and rebuild their energy. Furthermore, over half (53%) have left a job before because it was too stressful. The findings, conducted by NESCAFÉ as part of the ‘Make Chat Work’ campaign, are announced amidst recent concerns around mental …