Driving performance and capability through L&D (webinar)

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 2:00pm GMT As organisations grapple with talent attraction in the wake of the pandemic, HR functions increasingly need to invest in the development of their teams. Learning and... Read more »

STEM returners project receives government backing

The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »

EasyJet tackles staff shortages with seat tactic

EasyJet plans to remove a row of seats from its planes in a bid to cope with labour shortages. By removing the last row on its A319 aircraft, it can cut the... Read more »

Green energy jobs given lift by new Delivery Group

The first meeting of the UK’s Green Jobs Delivery Group took place yesterday (11 May), co-chaired by energy minister Greg Hands and E.ON CEO Michael Lewis. The group, comprised of representatives from... Read more »

Fears over skills as visa application times double for spouses

Spouse applications for people coming to work in the UK are being delayed, leaving immigration specialists concerned that the extra waiting times for decisions could exacerbate the skills crisis. Processing times at... Read more »

How firms need to comply with sponsor licence rules

Sponsorship is one of the best ways for businesses in the UK to ensure they can bring in the best international talent. But compliance is vital for firms emerging from the pandemic... Read more »

AI adoption: Skills shortages means UK lagging behind Europe

Lower adoption of artificial intelligence in the UK has been blamed on AI skills shortages. The post AI adoption: Skills shortages means UK lagging behind Europe appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals

The UK’s labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme. The post Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals appeared first on... Read more »

EU jobseeker numbers begin to recover

The number of European workers looking for roles in the UK has risen since pandemic restrictions were eased, but remains… The post EU jobseeker numbers begin to recover appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Demand for skills prompts Helsinki to consider English as an official language

English could join Swedish and Finnish as an official language in Helsinki, says its mayor, as tech skills shortfalls bite. The post Demand for skills prompts Helsinki to consider English as an... Read more »
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