Human resources

Companies focus on internal training to fill tech skills gaps

As talent recruitment poses challenges for companies, they are switching their focus to the development of existing staff, a new report shows.

Talent retention will challenge companies this year, report finds

In the accounting and finance sector, companies focus on providing work/life balance for employees, a recent HR survey shows.

A road map to avoid losing your way on digital transformation

A digital transformation expert says there’s no bad time for digital transformation and no set of KPIs. Why? Hear more in this podcast episode, or read the Q&A.

To bolster employee wellbeing, employers must look inward

New research from Oxford University found that employees do not engage with individual-level wellness interventions. The researcher behind the study says companies should focus on how they plan to improve jobs first.

Recruitment falls as employers continue to cut costs

Slow hiring rates in the UK have led to the sharpest rise in candidates in four months, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.

Advice to support neurodiversity at work

A recent survey in the UK found that only 38% of employees say their organisation provides meaningful support for neurodivergent colleagues.

How finance leaders can motivate their teams (and themselves)

Experts suggest five tactics that can keep finance team members motivated, engaged, and performing well in their role.

Hiring slows in the UK, starting salaries rate falls to near 3-year low

Pay increase rates for new workers and demand for staff show continued declines, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.

Return-to-office mandates: Considerations for employers

If employers want staff to return to the office, they need to consider what they’re willing to offer in return.

How to create an effective hybrid workplace

Hybrid offices, with their need for honed communication skills, are a part of the workplace evolution, the latest research by AICPA & CIMA explains.

4-day workweek pilot: Many companies report wellbeing benefits

A year on, participating organisations in a UK-focused trial say that the positives for employees and managers is leading to continued interest in a shorter workweek.

Starting salary growth falls further below historical average

Pay growth rates for new workers in the UK showed the lowest rise since March 2021, according to a report by KPMG and the REC.

Notable gaps between what Gen Z expects and what employers offer

Employers in a global survey see a significant gap between employee pay expectations and planned pay, fuelling flight risks for companies.

DEI strategies from the UK Army’s management accounting unit

A unique specialism within the British Army, composed of a diverse group of soldiers, officers, and civilians, has achieved a robust and supportive culture.

More finance executives hesitate to hire amidst economic concerns

Pessimism about the US economy rises in the latest quarterly Business and Industry Economic Survey, fuelling a slowdown in hiring even as decision-makers remain cautiously optimistic about their own companies.

4 ways to win the scramble for international talent

Offshoring companies are broadening their search for remote workers, developing staff, and focusing on the opportunities that automation can bring.

Some employees take a hard-line approach to seeking flexible work

To diminish concerns about their wellbeing, workers in a global survey want flexibility in terms of when and where they do their jobs.

UK employees feel pressure to work when unwell, survey shows

Few workers disclose health concerns on the job, and public sector workers say pressure from heavy workloads is negatively affecting their health.

Enjoying work is more important than pay, global report says

Many people have an unhealthy relationship with work, the report shows. It offers recommendations for business leaders to help employees feel more fulfilled.

People-centric leadership can improve resilience, report finds

Employer and employee priorities continue to clash, a new EY report finds. Leaders “should not underestimate the importance of trust and empathy”.

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