Discover how to lead through change at the Training & Development Summit
The Training & Development Summit is taking place in June, where top speakers such as Khairunnisa Mohamedali, Director & Chief Innovation Officer at Smarty Train, will be sharing their experience and knowledge! 15th & 16th June 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: “How to Lead Through Change” The greatest era of workplace […]
Study warns UK employers are missing billions in skills funding amid AI surge
UK employers are failing to capitalise on billions of pounds in workforce development funding, despite accelerating demand for digital and AI skills, according to new research from digital training specialist The Coders Guild. The whitepaper highlights what it describes as a critical “perception gap” around the Skills Levy (formerly the Apprenticeship Levy), arguing that outdated […]
AI in Talent Management: Opportunity, Risk and Governance
Artificial intelligence has moved remarkably quickly from an experimental technology to an embedded part of the HR function. Today, AI in talent management is influencing recruitment shortlisting, performance analysis, skills mapping, and workforce planning across both public and private sector organisations. For leaders attending the HR Summit, the question is no longer whether to use AI, but […]
March 2026 is Leadership Development Month on HR Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in March we’ll be focussing on Leadership Development. 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 Leadership Development […]
TUC warns gender pay gap leaves women effectively working ’47 days for free’
New analysis from the TUC has found that women in the UK effectively work the first 47 days of the year unpaid compared to men, due to the persistent gender pay gap. According to the union body, the current gender pay gap stands at 12.8%, equating to an average shortfall of £2,548 per year for […]
Three in ten UK employees are ‘highly stressed’ in the workplace
Nearly a third (29%) of UK employees are facing high levels of stress at work while nearly four in ten (37%) do not believe that company leaders are taking staff wellbeing seriously, with both findings being well above international levels. That’s according to a global study by Culture Amp, which also reveals that women experience many […]
Employee Retention in the Public Sector
For public sector organisations, talent management is increasingly defined by one key challenge: retention. While recruitment remains important, the cost, disruption, and capability loss associated with high turnover have made employee retention in public sector organisations a strategic priority. With continued skills shortages, rising service demand, and constrained budgets, public sector leaders at the HR Summit are […]
What 65,000 HR leaders were really reading in 2025: Insights from The Human Times
New analysis from The Human Times, the daily HR newsletter read by more than 65,000 senior HR and leadership professionals, reveals the topics, stories and formats that captured attention across the full year of 2025 and where engagement is continuing to grow. Workforce, legal and global issues dominated attention Across all editions in 2025, international news emerged as the […]
Create your bespoke itinerary at the 2026 Training & Development Summit
The Training & Development Summit is designed for senior professionals who are directly responsible for their organisation’s learning & development requirements – meet 1-2-1 with leading suppliers ready to help with your projects! Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Your complimentary invitation includes: Click Here To Register Here’s how your working days could look like: […]
Winter Blues: Adapting your workplace for a healthier, more productive winter
Now that the clocks have gone back, it feels like winter is well and truly here – for better or for worse. With shorter days and less natural daylight, many people find that their energy, mood and focus begin to wane. Mental health issues such as seasonal affective disorder are more common than you might […]