Alan Milburn: Employers should prioritise new starters
June 15, 2026Alan Milburn has said businesses should prioritise new starters over existing employees, as a list of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers is published. The former health secretary and author of the review into young people and work highlighted the decline…
Summer hiring is becoming a payroll stress test for small businesses
June 15, 2026Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss. Source: www.hrdive.com
Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds
June 15, 2026Number of job postings for specialist AI roles increases significantly in past year according to new analysis by PwC. The post Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Last-minute offer halts resident doctor strike
June 14, 2026Resident doctor strikes scheduled to start today in England have been called off following a last-minute offer from the government. After weeks of talks, the executive of the British Medical Association’s resident doctors committee announced on Saturday (13 June) that…
Workforce leaders and advocates recognised in honours
June 14, 2026King’s Birthday Honours List recognises achievements of a number of people who support HR and career development. The post Workforce leaders and advocates recognised in honours appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Nine out of 10 employees carrying ‘significant’ heart health risk
June 14, 2026Nearly nine out of 10 employees (86%) have at least one ‘clinically significant’ warning sign of heart health risk, research has found. The fact that heart conditions such as high blood pressure will often be asymptomatic means they can be…
More than half of CFOs looking to move
June 14, 2026More than half of senior finance professionals are considering a job change this year, according to a benchmarking survey of chief financial officers. The post More than half of CFOs looking to move appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Beyond Borders: Why the EU Pay Directive matters for UK-based HR (webinar)
June 14, 2026Thursday 2 July 2026, 2:00pm BST EU member states have until 7 June 2026 to enact legislation in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. But what will the new laws mean for employers in the UK, with operations in…
Meta earmarks $115M for workforce academy to support data center construction
June 12, 2026The program will provide free skilled-trades training, industry credentials and guaranteed jobs as the company expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure footprint. Source: www.hrdive.com
CHROs say hiring will home in on specific talent
June 12, 2026Hiring confidence remains high despite ongoing challenges and a narrowing of recruiting scope, The Conference Board said. Source: www.hrdive.com