Reform UK would tax employers hiring foreign workers
June 16, 2026Reform UK would introduce an ‘employers’ migrant labour levy’, making it more expensive to hire workers from overseas. Robert Jenrick, the party’s economic spokesman, said it would also cut employers’ national insurance for British workers back to 13.8%, but charge…
Government pledges expansion of ‘youth hubs’ as part of tackling Neets
June 15, 2026Thousands of young people are set to benefit from expanded access to employment and wrap-around support services in the coming months, the government has pledged. The Department for Work and Pensions has said it intends to roll out 180 new…
What does the class of 2026 want from their post-grad jobs?
June 15, 2026Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Source: www.hrdive.com
Week in review: Is mandatory E-Verify inching closer?
June 15, 2026We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a state law prohibiting “ghost jobs” to the “joy paradox” of artificial intelligence. Source: www.hrdive.com
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…