OK boomer, time to stop botoxing your CV
April 24, 2026We tentatively credit HR firm Employment Hero with ‘CV botoxing’. They may have heard it from someone else of course but it certainly hasn’t gone mainstream yet. The post OK boomer, time to stop botoxing your CV appeared first on…
UK employment tax grows fastest but still below OECD average
April 23, 2026Employment taxes in the UK grew faster than in any other developed country in 2025, but continue to be below the global average. The post UK employment tax grows fastest but still below OECD average appeared first on Personnel Today.…
What are companies looking for in early-career professionals?
April 23, 2026Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools is one aspect but far from the only one, a Robert Half survey showed. Source: www.hrdive.com
Sunak: ministers must focus on employment impact of AI ‘more than anything else’
April 23, 2026Rishi Sunak says government should focus on impact of AI on employment ‘more than anything else’ and be candid on what’s coming. The post Sunak: ministers must focus on employment impact of AI ‘more than anything else’ appeared first on…
On the eve of the draft, NFL calls on employers to judge candidates based on skills — not criminal records
April 22, 2026Star talent with the odds stacked against them shine in April — which is both Second Chance Hiring Month and time for professional football picks. Source: www.hrdive.com
Recent grads are settling for jobs they plan to leave, says ZipRecruiter
April 22, 2026As the job market gets tighter, more people say they entered the workforce using any available foothold rather than waiting for their dream job. Source: www.hrdive.com
HR needs to step up, but don’t expect a Neet fix anytime soon
April 22, 2026Between the scouring effect of AI on entry-level jobs, rising costs for employers and the impact of the Iran war… The post HR needs to step up, but don’t expect a Neet fix anytime soon appeared first on Personnel Today.…
Employers hesitate to train high-turnover workers — but training may strengthen retention
April 21, 2026Employer-provided training “may be reinforcing, rather than narrowing, existing gaps in the labor market,” Indeed Hiring Lab said in its analysis. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tribunal claims backlog growing in number and complexity
April 21, 2026Backlog in single employment tribunal claims in England and Wales is expected to soon surpass 60,000 as claims increase in complexity. The post Tribunal claims backlog growing in number and complexity appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Unemployment falls as wage growth weakens
April 21, 2026Rate of unemployment unexpectedly fell according to April 2026 labour market data, suggesting hiring activity had started to recover. The post Unemployment falls as wage growth weakens appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com