Discrimination against young women in the workplace now at a three-year high – Research
Research from the charity Young Women’s Trust has found that nearly a third of managers with responsibility for HR and recruitment decisions (30%) agreed that they are aware of instances of young women being discriminated against in the past year. The data comes alongside a survey of young women who reported rising levels of discrimination […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: How to define goals to pick the best partners
Effective succession planning is a strategic priority for organisations in both the private and public sectors, ensuring continuity in leadership and mitigating the risks of key talent departures. For senior HR professionals, sourcing the right succession planning partners and solutions is essential to building robust leadership pipelines and fostering organisational resilience. Here’s how to approach […]
Secure your place at February’s HR Summit
Will you be joining us at the HR Summit? You’ll have the opportunity to meet with leading HR suppliers to discuss your business needs – Register today! DATE: 11th February 2025 VENUE: Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport Your pass will be fully funded by us to attend as our guest, which includes: 🤝 A personalised itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with […]
December is Employee Engagement Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in December we’ll be focussing on Employee Engagement. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an Employee Engagement […]
Three fifths of frontline workers unhappy, but managers unaware
Job satisfaction, staff morale, and other key workplace culture drivers are poor amongst UK frontline sectors. That’s according to payroll and workforce management specialist UKG, which recently surveyed 12,715 global workers, including 877 UK-based workers. The findings, published in UKG’s Perspectives from the Frontline Workers report, reveal that 60% of UK frontline workers are not satisfied with […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING MONTH: Combining traditional methodologies with data for the best outcomes
Succession planning has become a key strategic focus for senior HR professionals, especially as organisations face leadership transitions and talent shortages. Solutions are now more sophisticated, prioritising data-driven methodologies, real-time insights, and flexible deployment options… 1. Data-Driven and AI-Powered Solutions One of the biggest trends in succession planning is the use of AI-powered solutions to identify potential leaders […]
EXECUTIVE COACHING MONTH: Balancing research, outcomes, cost and implementation requirements
For senior HR professionals in the UK’s private and public sectors, choosing the right coaching partners is crucial to ensuring that executive coaching aligns with the organisation’s culture, goals, and resources. Here’s a guide on how to approach this selection process effectively, based on delegate requirements at the HR Summit… 1. Conduct Thorough Research The first […]
Half of all employees are using unauthorised AI tools
Half of all employees are using Shadow AI (i.e. non-company issued AI tools), according to a new study from Software AG on the habits of 6,000 knowledge workers. The research goes on to show that personal AI tools are so valuable that half of workers (46%) would refuse to give them up, even if their […]
Lay the ground for 2025 success at the Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum
The Employee Benefits & Rewards Forum is a high-end, exclusive event during which senior professionals like yourself have an unparalleled opportunity to meet on-on-one with the industry’s top suppliers, and discuss your business needs. This event only comes round once a year, so don’t miss out! DATE: Thursday 28th November VENUE: Hilton, London Canary Wharf COST: Completely Free! Your free […]
November is Succession Planning Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in October we’ll be focussing on Succession Planning. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re n Succession Planning […]
