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Over two thirds of businesses concerned about digital inequality

Over two thirds of business leaders are concerned about digital inequality

Nov 2, 2021 | Workplace Culture

A new report suggests that businesses are failing to understand the digital requirements of employees as hybrid working looks set to become the new normal.

The full horror of ghosting in the recruitment process: Part II

Oct 29, 2021 | Talent Acquisition

Have you heard horror stories of ghosting in recruitment? With Halloween round the corner, we looked spoke with one of the leaders of the #EndGhosting campaign as two thirds of applicants say they have been ghosted – and been looked as a result.

HR professionals boosted skills in response to pandemic

CIPD: HR professionals boosted their skills in response to pandemic challenges

Oct 26, 2021 | HR Strategy

Nearly two thirds (61%) of UK HR professionals strengthened their skills because of their organisation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to make job descriptions for vacancies more inclusive

Oct 25, 2021 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

With the furlough scheme finally at an end, and the ‘return-to-work’ not quite going as expected, vacancies across the country are continuing to rise.

9 in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home

Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic

Oct 25, 2021 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

New research shows that 9 in 10 disabled workers (90%) who worked from home during the pandemic want to continue doing so at least some of the time.

Half of working mums don’t get the flexibility they ask for

Oct 20, 2021 | HR Strategy

Half of working mums don’t get the flexibility they request at work, according to a new survey published by the TUC and campaigner Mother Pukka.

Over half of UK employees work regularly eats into their personal life

Oct 20, 2021 | Workplace Culture

Despite nearly half (48%) of UK workers taking action to improve the blend of job and home during the COVID crisis, 1 in 2 (52%) admit that work regularly eats into their personal life.