University of Dundee to cut 190 jobs
June 17, 2026The University of Dundee has announced plans to cut 190 jobs in a bid to address its financial deficit. The university has already cut around 675 jobs through voluntary redundancies, but still needs to make savings of around £20 million.…
Neets could be answer to skills shortage, poll reveals
June 17, 2026Employers could overcome skills shortages by creating more accessible routes into work for those not in employment, education or training (Neet), according to research from the Open University. The OU’s annual Business Barometer found that 57% of employers feel there…
AI anxiety may be ramping up despite productivity hopes
June 16, 2026Job seekers and hiring managers alike expressed concerns about the growing reliance on artificial intelligence technology, Express Employment Professionals found. Source: www.hrdive.com
Most workers say they thoroughly read employment contracts — but understanding may be low
June 16, 2026Recent research from Goldberg Law Group found that employment contracts are taken more seriously than other contracts in the U.S. Source: www.hrdive.com
Are we confusing capability with capacity problems?
June 16, 2026When someone is underperforming at work, managers often rush to brand it as a capability problem and address it as such. Instead, workplaces should foster the conditions where workers have the capacity to cope, says Claire Libby. Mental ill health…
Skills gaps could leave half of AI roles unfilled by 2028
June 16, 2026The UK could face a shortage of more than 160,000 AI professionals by 2028 – more than half what will be needed – as demand for digital talent continues to outpace domestic supply, according to a new analysis. The research…
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