Young people put off companies by online reviews
Employers run the risk of a damaged reputation as former employees head online to review past jobs. A new study by management company Lee Hecht Harrison Penna revealed young people aged between 18 and 34 are twice as likely to post their dissatisfaction with an employer online than their older colleagues. Similarly, younger workers are […]
MPs urge a ban on unpaid internships
Young people are missing out on top jobs because their social backgrounds aren’t being taken into account, according to a report by MPs. An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report has detailed how unpaid internships could give an unfair advantage to those who can afford it, while those struggling to pay bills are left behind. The study, […]
Firms risk losing talent through poor succession
Businesses are putting jobs at risk by failing to plan for succession and in-house movement of talent, according to new research. Politicnico di Milano School of Management believe that too many endorse the traditional career ladder model, encouraging vertical movement of talent rather than encouraging multi-talented professionals to broaden their horizons. Without application of a […]
