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Bridging the Gap: Labor Shortages and Disconnected Youth The UK is facing a deepening youth employment crisis. Recent reports indicate that nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), a worrying trend that threatens economic growth and social stability. At the same time, industries like construction […]
Author: Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions A recent survey by Centre for Ageing Better, as part of its Age Without Limits campaign, revealed a quarter (24 percent) of the 2,057 people polled felt hiring workers over 50 was not a smart business decision, citing concerns that older employees were slower and less adaptable. This […]
The 25 Top World of Work Podcasts to Follow in 2025 At HR Gazette, we’re passionate about delivering engaging and fresh podcast content. Each week, we release multiple episodes of the HRchat show, reaching tens of thousands of listeners worldwide through platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. The podcasting landscape has experienced […]
When it comes to workplace mental health crises, the question isn’t if they’ll happen – it’s when. As HR professionals and business leaders, we must accept that mental health challenges are part of the modern workplace and proactively prepare for them. In the first episode of the new Exploring Workplace Mental Health Podcast, host Bill […]
At Cadent, inclusion is more than just a framework; it’s a heartfelt commitment to ensuring every colleague feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Winning the 2024 Culture Pioneers Award for Inclusion is a humbling recognition of our ongoing efforts to embed inclusion into every part of our organisation. A Unique Approach to Inclusion […]
Hands-on learning pioneer Skillable unveils new performance-based validation, hits record lab milestones and is recognized again as an industry leader 6.4 million unique learners have, to date, engaged with over 50 million labs in Skillable to build critical data, AI, fintech, cloud, and cybersecurity skills Skillable, a pioneer in hands-on learning and skill validation system. […]
The Role of Robust Screening in a Shifting Social Landscape A recent Times report highlighting a surge in theft, fraud and everyday dishonesty in the UK raises urgent questions about the state of the “social contract.” As society grapples with growing tolerance for unethical behaviour – from benefit fraud to shoplifting at self-service checkouts – […]
The End of Federal Diversity Training: Implications for HR Leaders In a significant move that has sent ripples through the HR and DEI communities, President Trump issued an executive order that mandates the immediate suspension of all federal DEI staff, with plans to dismantle these offices altogether. This order comes with sweeping implications for workplace equity, […]
AI has become the ultimate symbol of innovation — a buzzword that grabs attention and fuels excitement. But here’s the reality: not everything labeled “AI” is truly transformative. For many companies, it’s nothing more than a surface-level add-on, with chatbots and basic automation serving as a quick attempt to appear cutting-edge. True AI-first companies operate […]
Workplace success isn’t just based on achieving your numbers. It hinges on the development of people and growth. Employees experience the most success when they can continue to expand their knowledge and advance in their careers, and businesses have the most success when they inspire their workforce to build and perform innovative, new skills. This […]