Pushback against EDI is an opportunity, not a barrier
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is facing backlash, with objections like cost, fairness and division dominating debates. Here, Atif Choudhury explores these concerns, debunks myths, and highlights the transformative potential of an ‘anticipatory welcome’.
Keir Starmer’s jobs push: Does it go deep enough?
The UK government has announced plans to overhaul the jobs market and ‘Get Britain Working Again’. But will the proposed reforms adequately address the real employment blockers?
DEI fatigue: Why are we so tired of diversity, equity and inclusion?
DEI fatigue is on the rise within organisations. Discover the causes of it and how to combat it below.
Why talent acquisition needs to move from order taking to consultation
Are you perceived as an HR order taker? Shift to a consultative approach by adopting the three principles outlined in this article.
The courts have banned ‘fire and rehire’ – or have they?
Henry Clinton-Davis examines fire and rehire policies following the recent Tesco court ruling.
Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case
A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.
‘The best trained workforce in the world:’ Recruiting veterans to plug skills gaps
Michael Brash, Editor of Pathfinder International, believes that veterans are good for business. Their extensive military training leaves them with skills and qualities many organisations are lacking – could a veteran be your next hire?
John Lewis publishes job interview questions online: Should your organisation do the same?
To support diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, John Lewis has announced it will post interview questions online to help candidates prepare their responses. Should other organisations follow suit? We ask three experts…
Assess candidates on potential impact, not personality
Assessing candidates and employees on their potential to make a positive impact, rather than cultural fit, could be the most important people decision you ever make. Here, Nathan Ott, The GC Index, sets out five unique ways people can add value and how to uncover these proclivities in the recruitment process.
New year, new HR policies: A guide to updating your people framework
HR policies are not ‘one and done’ documents; they are living guidelines that should be updated as work evolves. To kick start 2024, Kelly Tucker, Managing Director at HR Star, outlines how to refine your people framework to remain relevant.
How to build an inclusive employee value proposition
Why an EVP centred around inclusivity is so powerful.
What is skills-based hiring – and why has it become so important?
Discover how skills-based recruitment can supercharge your talent roster.
How to handle applicants with a criminal past
Transparency, ability and open-mindedness are key when considering applicants with criminal convictions
Three secrets to surviving and thriving in 2023
Overcoming the greatest workforce challenges of the 2020s means facing the music and modernising processes
Five ways to create an authentic job post for diverse and inclusive hiring
Committing to a diverse workforce means embedding D&I in talent acquisition activities and aligning corporate content and ideals
Psychometric testing for your recruitment teams: The overlooked ingredient to hiring success?
Could psychometric testing your recruitment team (not just candidates) be the overlooked ingredient to hiring success?
Twitter: Elon Musk is running an employee value proposition in reverse
If the new owner of the struggling social media company wants his workforce to become more productive, he’ll have to make Twitter an attractive place to be.
Reverse retention tactics growing in economic downturn
The potential of an upcoming ‘reverse retention’ trend could be a thorn in HR’s side. How can you mitigate this risk?
‘No snowflakes’ – is job advert discriminatory, or just direct?
A viral job advert has come under fire for using discriminatory language but how can you be direct without causing offence?
Digital onboarding: Is there an optimum way to integrate new starters?
Why digital onboarding is a fundamental cog of the new starter machine and how to do it properly.
