11 APR 2024
FE & HR Weekly News: Strong confidence in Education, quiet quitting, answering emails on holiday
A collection of interesting and insightful stories from the world of FE, HR & beyond:
Education is worth the investment: study names sector among most stable and profitable sectors
New research has discovered which industries business owners are most confident about the future, with educational services ranking second. FE News story.
Could Lawsuits Against AI Lead To A Shift In Job Searching?
For job seekers, the path to landing their dream role has never been more daunting. Seasoned professionals are often at the mercy of resume black holes. Discriminatory AI hiring tools create an even bigger threat to landing a dream job. Forbes article.
Rapid innovation is the only way to compete for skilled employees
The UK is facing an unprecedented skills shortage, with the latest government statistics revealing that 9.25 million people aged 16-64 are currently out of the workforce. As a result, employers have a dwindling pool of talent to select from to plug skills gaps. HR Director article.
Unveiling the Truth Behind Annual Leave – More Than 75% of Brits Respond to Work Emails When on Holiday
In a fast-paced work environment, securing time off can be challenging. However, with companies increasingly offering progressive benefits like unlimited paid time off, the annual leave landscape in the UK is shifting. Yet, amidst these changes, the question remains: how much annual leave are Brits really taking? HR News article.
Insufficient pay and benefits and poor mental health pushing people out of their jobs
Report reveals at least 40% would change jobs to gain flexibility – meaning employers must prioritise flexibility to attract and retain top talent. Ivanti unveiled findings from its 2024 Everywhere Work report, which details how the concept of Everywhere Work is now much broader, encompassing where, when and how professionals get their work done — and flexibility has become a key workplace priority. View article.
Combat “quiet quitting” with an experience mindset
Quiet quitting is a new(ish) name for a decades-long problem. To combat quiet quitting, organisations can’t sacrifice the employee experience in pursuit of customer satisfaction. Start by building a foundation of trust that allows employees to express themselves freely and offer honest feedback. Big think article.
Is 5am the new 9am under the new flexible working regime
A huge upsurge in parents starting work early is predicted under new Flexible Working laws. The law change, that came into effect on April 6, will require that employers consider employee requests for flexible working in good faith and consult with them on how they might be able to make them work. Full details.