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Half of women lack inspirational female role models at work

07 March 2025

Half of female professionals in the UK say that their company lacks inspirational female leaders.

Hybrid work key to female career progression and parity

06 March 2025

Two thirds of women say that hybrid working has had a positive impact on their career trajectory, a new report has found.

British workers lacking AI skills

28 February 2025

New research suggests that British workers lack the confidence and skills to use AI, with 69% saying they don’t know how to use AI at work

FTSE 350 increases number of women on boards

27 February 2025

Almost half of board roles and more than a third of leadership roles in FTSE350 companies are now held by women, according to the FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025.

One change too many: HR challenges for 2025

25 February 2025

Change fatigue and a lack of direction from senior leadership are among the top five barriers to success faced by communications and HR leaders, according to a new report.

Economic uncertainty and cyber threats are the key risks keeping executives awake a night

17 February 2025

The economy, cyber threats and talent challenges dominate list of critical near-term risks for boards and executives, a new survey has found.

Gender diversity stalls on AIM company boards

11 February 2025

Gender diversity on AIM company boards has stalled, a new report has found, with women holding just 16% of AIM directorships.

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work

10 February 2025

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work, a new report has found, with younger workers reporting the highest levels of workplace stress.

Report calls for new politics of AI

07 February 2025

A new report by the IPPR reveals the significant impact generative AI is having on UK society, with up to 70 per cent of knowledge economy tasks at risk of being transformed by AI technology.

Reducing cognitive biases in organisations: evidence-based mitigation strategies

03 February 2025

A new study proposes an evidence-based framework to help improve organisational decision-making by reducing cognitive biases.

AI failings are about people, not tech

22 January 2025

With 80% of companies saying that AI tools don't deliver hoped-for benefits, new research argues that its the emotional reactions of employees towards AI that is the critical factor in its uptake.

Organisations must embrace the insights of the younger generation

21 January 2025

As the global talent pool narrows, organisations must set aside preconceived notions about young professionals entering the workforce and listen to their insights, a new report argues.

The majority of audit professionals don't see AI as a threat

15 January 2025

The vast majority of audit professionals in the UK do not see AI as a threat to their jobs, a new survey has found.

Growth and talent issues top concerns for CFOs

10 January 2025

Attracting and retaining skilled talent and worries around top-line growth are the biggest CFO concerns for 2025, a new report suggests.

Research reveals misalignment between strategy and employee preparedness

19 December 2024

New research from Skillsoft reveals a misalignment between organisations' strategic priorities for the coming year and their employees’ preparedness to achieve them.

Employers misunderstand what motivates employees to relocate

17 December 2024

New research reveals a big disconnect between the personal drivers motivating employees to relocate for work and the perceptions of HR and mobility managers.

UK professionals face winter bonus freeze

09 December 2024

Almost half of the professionals in the UK who would normally expect to receive an end-of-year bonus look set to be disappointed this year as employers tighten their belts.

HR leaders misaligned with business strategy

27 November 2024

More than eight out of 10 HR leaders are misaligned with their organisation’s business strategy, according to a new survey of more than 500 senior HR professionals.

Calling time on the normalisation of heavy drinking

21 November 2024

A Q&A with Lester Morse, founder of Rehabs UK, about some of the ways to handle alcohol misuse in the workplace,

Male employees reluctant to engage with gender equality initiatives

13 November 2024

A new study conducted among male employees of a multinational manufacturing company reveals a stark disengagement with gender equality issues in the workplace.

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