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Workforce Challenges in the European Industrial Sector In the European industrial landscape, workforce challenges are substantial. According to a French interministerial report published in November 2023, industrial projects, particularly in areas such as nuclear energy, hydrogen, and the energy transition, are rapidly expanding. However, the sector is facing an unprecedented labor shortage despite increasing hiring […]
The Annual Performance Review Is Dead: Leveraging AI Instead For decades, annual performance reviews have been the cornerstone of employee evaluation. Yet, mounting evidence suggests that these infrequent assessments are not only outdated but also detrimental to both employee engagement and organizational growth. It’s time for HR professionals to acknowledge the shortcomings of traditional reviews […]
The Importance of Accessible HR Data for Companies of All Sizes By Kristen Boyle, Vice President of Marketing, HireRoad Gone are the days when human resource departments were seen as administrative hubs. Today, successful HR teams are data-driven strategic assets to organizations—regardless of the workforce behind them. Technological advancements have made HR one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Balancing state and federal laws, managing diverse workforces, and fostering a positive company culture can be challenging. But at its heart, employee relations is about people—building trust, creating understanding, and finding ways to connect in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Whether you are an HR professional new to the field or a seasoned expert, here […]