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Human Resources

80 per cent of UK businesses aren’t prepared for the ageing workforce

Over 50s now form a third of the UK workforce, but three in four older workers feel that employers aren’t doing enough to recruit them.

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Is job hopping finally acceptable?

A new study of UK workers reveals that job hopping is becoming more acceptable. Here's why.

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Artificial intelligence and automation: can we plug the skills gap?

Can we compete against the rising tide of AI and automation? New research suggests we might not be able to plug the skills gap in the future.

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What is Cisco Spark Board?

With a plethora of awards already to its name, the Cisco Spark Board is revolutionising the way that teams work together on projects and cooperate in meetings.

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How to cope when you first become boss

Laura Evans, associate solicitor at Your HR Lawyer offers top top tips to make sure you are prepared when you first become boss.

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Creative tactics to recruit the best talent for your business

Your employees can help you build a profitable business or delay your progress. Many business owners consider their clients as their most important asset while the reality is that employees are the greatest assets.

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Are enough employers open minded when recruiting?

New research discovers candidates feel discriminated against during interviews. Here are some tips to avoid discrimination when recruiting.

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What can we learn from the changes in tech recruiting?

Jeff Szczepanski, COO at Stack Overflow, discusses how tech recruiting has changed, and what this means for other industries

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Are enough employers open minded when recruiting?

New research discovers candidates feel discriminated against during interviews. Here are some tips to avoid discrimination when recruiting.

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What can we learn from the changes in tech recruiting?

Jeff Szczepanski, COO at Stack Overflow, discusses how tech recruiting has changed, and what this means for other industries

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Do job descriptions matter when delegating?

Speaking to other business owners, Gemma Harding, head of corporate services at CALLCARE, explores how you can avoid the ‘that’s not my job’ response from employees and delegate tasks effectively.

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3 ways Uber can transform a toxic work culture

Stefan Wissenbach, founder and CEO of Engagement Multiplier outlines three ideas for Uber to transform its currently toxic work culture, which risks alienating female talent.

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Why over half of UK employees prefer flexi-time over bonuses

It’s flexi-time! A study finds motivating employees through flexible hours, not bonuses, is key to business success.

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Why BBC’s gender pay gap is a warning for all businesses

Data released today shows a definite pay gap between top BBC male and female presenters. Only a third of the 96 staff members earning over £150k are female and, of the top ten highest earners there is only one woman.