Bright Horizons: ‘New government must raise status of childcare profession’

In an interview with Personnel Today, Bright Horizons’ executive HR director Janine Leightley sets out what the sector would like to see from a new government, and explains why retention is key... Read more »

Female academics take 15 more years to reach full professorship

It takes women almost 15 years longer than men to progress to a full professorship at a top university, according to a new analysis. Researchers looked at data from the Higher Education... Read more »

RAD Awards 2025: Entries now open

Employers who have made great strides in their employer branding and recruitment communications are being invited to enter the 2025 RAD Awards, which are now open for entries. The RAD Awards champion... Read more »

How HR mentors are rebuilding confidence among ex-offenders

People with convictions face challenges getting into and progressing in work, but a mentoring scheme involving experienced HR professionals is helping rebuild their confidence. Ashleigh Webber reports Last year, the CIPD Trust... Read more »

Employers concerned about EU pay directive’s impact on wage bills

Employers’ concerns about the EU Pay Transparency Directive include the impact on wage bills and competitiveness. The post Employers concerned about EU pay directive’s impact on wage bills appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Barriers to workers getting qualifications recognised in EU

Report finds issues when it comes to getting professional qualifications recognised in the EU, including differences in costs. The post Barriers to workers getting qualifications recognised in EU appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Keir Starmer clocks off at 6pm on Fridays to focus on family

Labour leader Keir Starmer has revealed he stops working at six o’clock on Fridays to spend time with family. The post Keir Starmer clocks off at 6pm on Fridays to focus on... Read more »

Employers must confront election misinformation and growing risk levels

Organisational resilience and business continuity under threat from new wave of geopolitical volatility. The post Employers must confront election misinformation and growing risk levels appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Labour ministers begin work on employment issues

The Labour government has begun its first week in power with a number of announcements and key meetings related to its election pledges on employment. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced most... Read more »

Second four-day week pilot to begin in UK this autumn

A second pilot of a four-day week is scheduled to launch this autumn as campaigners urge employers to sign up. The organisers are hoping the Labour government will be more receptive to... Read more »