Digital credentials may be valuable, but they’re not being used, research shows
June 11, 2026“If digital credentials are going to be adopted, they need to make hiring easier, not more complicated,” 1EdTech’s chief strategy officer said.Source: www.hrdive.com
NHS groups urge new health secretary to pause 10-year workforce plan
June 11, 2026NHS workforce bodies have written to the new health secretary, James Murray, urging the government to pause moving forward with its upcoming workforce plan for the health service in England. The government’s latest long-term 10-year NHS Workforce Plan is expected…
Ministers and councils hail early success of Connect to Work scheme
June 11, 2026More than 1,600 people who were previously out of work secured jobs through the government’s Connect to Work programme in its first year. The post Ministers and councils hail early success of Connect to Work scheme appeared first on Personnel…
Summer hiring roles for young people fall sharply
June 11, 2026Summer hiring opportunities for young people have fallen sharply as employers scale back recruitment amid wider economic uncertainty. The post Summer hiring roles for young people fall sharply appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Firefighter’s Title VII claims survive preclusion even if the rest of his claims don’t, 7th Circuit says
June 10, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court has said that federal job discrimination claims are not barred by certain state agencies’ administrative decisions, per the ruling. Source: www.hrdive.com
Armed forces personnel receive third consecutive pay rise
June 10, 2026The UK armed forces will receive a 3.6% pay rise this year as the government accepts the recommendations of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body in full. The Ministry of Defence said the above-inflation rise recognised “the dedication and professionalism”…
Research finds little awareness over groups affected by rise of AI
June 10, 2026New research reveals low awareness of what kinds of jobs and who will be affected most by the loss of entry level jobs. The post Research finds little awareness over groups affected by rise of AI appeared first on Personnel…
REC announces Bev White as new chair
June 10, 2026The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has announced Bev White as its new chair, at what it calls a ‘pivotal moment’ in the hiring sector. The post REC announces Bev White as new chair appeared first on Personnel Today. Source:…
AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds
June 9, 2026Although workers say their job satisfaction is up due to artificial intelligence, they also note an increased cognitive load. Source: www.hrdive.com
Consultation launched on beefing up employment rights of unpaid carers
June 9, 2026The government has launched a consultation on improving the employment rights of unpaid carers and parents looking after a seriously… The post Consultation launched on beefing up employment rights of unpaid carers appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com