Importance of inclusive language in neurodiverse workforces highlighted in study 75% of respondents disliked the use of the term ‘disabled people’, instead noting a preference for ‘person-first’ language, such as ‘people living with a disability’ [...]
SSE launch third jobs programme to help STEM professionals return to renewables sector SSE has stepped up its collaboration with return-to-work experts STEM Returners to help more engineers in Scotland re-enter the renewables sector after [...]
Taxi shortage threatens staff safety The Professional Services sector employs 21.4% of workers in the UK, the highest percentage within any single occupation. This includes legal services, of which the UK has one of the largest [...]
Employers urged to introduce support for carers ahead of new law With the Carer’s Leave Bill receiving Royal Assent and due to become law in 2024, the Government has recognised the number of working carers [...]
Business Stream announces new People Director ONE of the UK’s biggest water retailers has appointed a highly experienced People Director as part of a triple appointment to further strengthen its executive leadership team. Gail Cockburn has [...]
OUT TODAY – JULY 2023 Issue of Hr NETWORK Magazine Hr NETWORK is ‘The Hub’ of Scottish HR and people development with an ‘Access All Areas’ pass to Scotland’s most influential human resource and business [...]
Half of adult victims are bullied in the workplace Research by flexible study providers, DLC Training reveals there has been a 81% increase in online searches for ‘bullying at work’ in the past month. Figures [...]
Sickness absence recording at its lowest level in four years Although 80% of employers currently record sickness absence, that leaves a fifth (20%) who do not according to new research from GRiD, the industry body for the [...]
Business leaders identify HR as ripe for disruption by AI Amidst tough economic conditions, business leaders see the potential for AI and automation to revolutionise HR and make businesses more efficient. But leaders will only [...]
ScottishPower reveals new 'BOOMERANG' employment trend with former employees enticed back by green jobs New research from ScottishPower identifies a trend of ‘boomerang employees’ returning to previous jobs as the UK labour market stabilises [...]