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Six ways to make learning stick in the age of AI
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (1144+ words) To mark the start of Learning at Work Week, six experts share their advice on how organisations can make learning stick while employees get to grips with AI. According to a recent Gallup survey, eight in 10 Gen Z people believe…...
New job postings fell in April over international fears
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (19+ words) Neil Carberry said the labour market was entering a more uncertain period after a relatively strong start to 2026...
Young people discouraged from tech careers by AI, says expert
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (421+ words) The founder of UK computer-maker has warned that exaggerated claims about AI replacing workers could discourage young people from entering technology careers and worsen skills shortages. A separate report has found that AI's benefits are often squandered in the workplace…...
NDA restrictions to cost businesses up to "49m
3+ day, 13+ min ago (441+ words) Restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination could cost businesses up to "48. 8 million, a government report has suggested. The Department for Business and Trade has published an options assessment to accompany its consultation into…...
Employers urged to prepare for 'sickies' during World Cup
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (505+ words) Employers across the UK are being urged to brace for a surge in "football sickies" during this summer"s 2026 FIFA World Cup, as research suggests millions of fans will sacrifice sleep to watch matches live from North America. The tournament,…...
Linked In to cut 5% of workforce - Personnel Today
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (450+ words) Leaks suggest Linked In is preparing to cut around 5% of its workforce, equating to about 875 roles globally, marking the latest round of layoffs to hit the technology sector as companies continue reshaping operations amid rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence…...
King's Speech: ministers must prove plans are pro-business, say employers
4+ day, 20+ min ago (656+ words) There has been a lukewarm reaction from employer organisations to the King's Speech as commentators tentatively welcomed some of the measures announced but continued to call for concrete action. The King unveiled 35 bills today covering youth employment, apprenticeships, immigration, regulation…...
World events in the workplace: Antisemitism, inclusion and psychological safety
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (856+ words) After Israel and the USA's attacks on Iran rekindled antisemitic sentiment and attacks in the UK, Professor Binna Kandola revisits research carried out during the Gaza war, looking at the experiences of Jewish employees in the UK. Organisations often talk…...
One in seven workers experience 'clear violation' of rights
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (785+ words) At least 14% of UK workers have experienced a "clear violation" of their basic employment rights in the past two years, a major academic study has suggested. The study by a team of researchers for University College London (UCL) was commissioned…...
NHS bank staff "at least as expensive" as using agency workers - Personnel Today
1+ week, 2+ day ago (205+ words) Some NHS trusts are paying substantially more for "bank" staff than for agency workers, claims Recruitment and Employment Confederation....