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Equality | Motherhood still carries a career penalty, despite perceptions of progress
A new report finds men see the parenthood penalty as gender-neutral - despite 69% of women saying mothers...
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Job shifts | Spotify says AI means its top software engineers no longer write code
Spotify's co-CEO says its developers have not written a single line of code since December, declaring...
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Pay gap reduced | Investment in people & inclusion fuelling company wins, Weetabix reveals
Weetabix hailed the impact of an investment in people and culture, including its 'inclusion without...
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‘Critical' | Sainsbury's unveils new graduate training scheme - with AI skills at the core
Sainsbury's says it is 'committed to investing in early careers' and has identified the skills...
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‘Points of pressure’ | PwC running extra 'resilience' training for Gen Z staff, CPO reveals
PwC's CPO admitted that graduate hires do not always have the 'human skills' they will need for...
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'A generation at risk' | Youth jobs slump creates fresh workforce challenge for HR
The UK's youth jobs market is sliding down the international rankings, with new PwC analysis warning...
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‘Age Pioneers’ | Baileys maker Diageo reveals plan to help over-50s staff reshape their careers
Diageo says it is proud to have a culture where employees of all ages feel 'valued, rewarded,...
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'Crisis of opportunity' | Independent probe to investigate & tackle rising youth inactivity
An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people...
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'Lack of desire' | 1 in 5 UK workers don't want a promotion
Almost a fifth of UK employees say they lack the desire to climb the career ladder in the current job,...
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'Clear impact' | Asda boosts internship programme for young people with additional needs
Asda announces major expansion of its industry-leading internship scheme...
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'Next gen talent' | Virgin Media O2 creates new £1 million apprenticeship talent fund
New initiative will provide funding to charities, social enterprises, small businesses and local...
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'Broadest range of talent' | Working class students targeted in Civil Service internship drive
New summer placement programme will prioritise students from lower socio-economic backgrounds...
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'Urgent need' | New 'reskilling era' needed to boost lifelong learning for older workers, CIPD says
Analysis reveals 'urgent need' to help older workers stay in employment...
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‘Jobs just look different’ | Fears about AI replacing entry-level jobs are overblown, HR expert states
“AI doesn't replace people; it allows them to do more with more” an HR expert asserts, amid growing...
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'Bold step' | Spending Review 2025: What it means for HR, skills & the future of work
SR25 sets out a sweeping fiscal plan to invest in Britain's long-term renewal...
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Leadership training | CIPD mentoring scheme helps underrepresented HR pros reach senior roles
New report highlights the impact of programme for aspiring HR leaders...
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‘Essential’ | Vodafone achieves 'Fertility Friendly' accreditation after launching online support community
Vodafone is the first company in the telecoms industry to receive the Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW)...
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‘A no-brainer’ | Amazon staff hail impact of £8,000 pre-paid tuition perk
Amazon said its 'Career Choice' scheme helps workers achieve bold career moves, from HR to HGV...
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Health & wellbeing | Periods are costing women pay rises, promotions & career progression, research reveals
Menstrual symptoms are quietly derailing women's careers, new research suggests...
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‘Lasting impression’ | Newcastle United kicks off career mentorship scheme for female employees
Following an uplift in the recruitment of female staff, the football club is investing in career pathways...
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