This week in 5 numbers: Most workers like learning from other generations
February 19, 2026Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much Black women’s employment dropped last year.Source: www.hrdive.com
Police officer with HIV wins £40k in discrimination claim
February 19, 2026Police officer with HIV awarded £40,200 by employment tribunal after he was made to feel like a ‘walking disease’ at work. The post Police officer with HIV wins £40k in discrimination claim appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Union chief warns business still lobbying for ERA changes
February 19, 2026Prospect union general secretary Mike Clancy warns against dilution of the Employment Rights Act during implementation. The post Union chief warns business still lobbying for ERA changes appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Law firm introduces AI chatbot for job interviews
February 19, 2026Law firm Mishcon de Reya says graduates will be interviewed by an AI chatbot, ‘transforming’ hiring for applicants and recruiters. The post Law firm introduces AI chatbot for job interviews appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Should the rise in youth minimum wage be delayed?
February 18, 2026Reports suggest government could delay equalising youth minimum wage with national living wage because of youth unemployment. The post Should the rise in youth minimum wage be delayed? appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
SHRM: Year-round upskilling opportunities tied to ‘significantly’ higher engagement
February 17, 2026Employees who had such opportunities also reported higher job satisfaction and loyalty. Source: www.hrdive.com
Week in review: Outdated hiring practices are stifling HR
February 17, 2026We're rounding up last week’s stories, from skills gaps getting more pronounced to dropping demand for HR professionals. Source: www.hrdive.com
Black women employment sees one of its sharpest annual declines in past 25 years
February 17, 2026The months ahead might provide clearer answers as to whether the losses were “casualties of anti-equity backlash in action,” EPI researchers said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Youth unemployment at 11-year high with 16% out of work
February 17, 2026Youth unemployment at highest level since 2014 with almost one in six 16 to 24-year-olds who want to work unable to find a job. The post Youth unemployment at 11-year high with 16% out of work appeared first on Personnel…
Fire and rehire: moving from division to dialogue
February 16, 2026With a focus on skills, dialogue and clarity the changes brought about by the Employment Rights Act can be accommodated. The post Fire and rehire: moving from division to dialogue appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com