Out now!

Consultancy.org App

Improve your experience.

Now available in your app store.

AppStore

GooglePlay

Human Resources news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in Human Resources consulting in the UK:

Is working from home really a ‘productivity killer’? In the past year, millions of Britons have been called back into the office on a flexible or full-time basis.
02 April 2025
HR professionals aim to recruit digital talent to make the most of AI Three-in-five human resources leaders say that automation and AI are their top priority for the next two years.
13 February 2025
5 ways leaders can improve psychological safety at their organisations Fostering a culture of innovation requires more than just creative ideas – it demands an environment where employees feel psychologically safe to take risks, challenge the status quo, and share their
29 January 2025
How SMEs can use AI to bridge the resource gap with larger competitors Even though the integration of AI can seem like a mountain to climb for a structure with limited resources, AI positions small and medium-sized enterprises at a strategic crossroads.
08 November 2024
Businesses must support staff amid rising prevalence serious health conditions As the new government struggles to reduce NHS waiting lines, research has found that the prevalence of cancer and other serious health conditions is rising.
08 October 2024
PwC to keep track of how many hours people spend in office Professional services giant PwC has informed its staff that it will begin tracking their working locations.
23 September 2024
UK's HR appointments show companies re-evaluating priorities Recruitment for HR posts has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.
11 September 2024
UK employee motivation far behind global average The UK’s workforce is among the least motivated in the world’s leading economies, according to a new study.
28 August 2024
Grant Thornton unveils new onboarding programme Professional services firm Grant Thornton has announced it will launch a new onboarding programme for its future trainees.
21 August 2024
OC&C Strategy Consultants highest ranked consultancy in LGBTQ+ list Stonewall has released its annual list of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers. OC&C Strategy Consultants has been named as the highest ranked player form the world of consulting.
20 August 2024
Why businesses need to do more to look after their consultants While they are often billed as experts in their field, external advisors need assistance when it comes to learning the lay of the land at any firm which they are tasked with helping.
09 August 2024
Building trusted teams during times of change The balancing act between autonomy and micromanagement can be tough to navigate, particularly in large-scale change programmes where there are multiple moving parts at any one time.
29 July 2024
Networking is key to effective workplace relationships With daily business often overrun by agenda-led meetings and networking events driven by the exchange of business cards – the need for authentic communication is growing rapidly.
29 May 2024
Why it pays to invest in existing talent When faced with the ultimatum of hiring new talent or upskilling existing staff, business leaders need to base their expectations in reality and understand the skills required to thrive in a particul
03 May 2024
Attracting and retaining junior talent in 2024 As the new financial year approaches, employers should dedicate time to understanding how they can promote the sustainable growth of their business.
25 March 2024
Three-quarters of firms fail to test tech proficiency when recruiting UK employers remain gripped in a scramble for digital talent, with many key roles still left unfilled amid continued skills shortages.
07 February 2024
Workers prefer year-round support to annual bonus Employees prefer consistent pay-rises to a single end-of-year bonus, according to new research.
05 January 2024
UK professional services industry lags on workplace wellness perks The professional services industry has ranked in fifth place in the UK for employee wellness and benefits, according to a new study.
27 December 2023
Young UK accountants call in sick to avoid busy season Long-standing working practices in the accounting sector are pushing young workers to take time off for the sake of their health.
08 December 2023
Fewer firms see cybersecurity technology as 'high value for money' Businesses are increasingly aware that security technology is only as valuable to their goals as the people who use it.
30 November 2023
How Rimini Street stays on the cutting edge of employee experience Consulting firms are continuing to find the recruitment and retention of talent tricky, amid a tight labour market.
15 November 2023
KPMG’s tech start-up program focuses on workforce solutions Early stage start-ups focused on workforce solutions are invited to apply for the latest round of KPMG’s Future Technology Program, with five twelve-month Stone & Chalk residencies on offer.
03 November 2023
Firms struggle to adapt to expectations of Gen Z As employers continue to squabble over talent amid high employment, new research suggests that they are failing to relate to new members of the workforce.
01 November 2023
Businesses seeing increased employee demand for wellbeing A study across UK and US offices have found that staff attribute higher value to employers who work to improve their wellbeing.
13 October 2023
600 trainees join BDO across the UK Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed almost 600 new trainees to its business across the UK.
12 September 2023
HR consultancy Macmillan Davies opens new Midlands hub HR recruitment consultancy Macmillan Davies has opened a new Midlands office in Birmingham. The office will be led by new hire Nicola Morris.
11 September 2023
Office time of average London worker falls to just three days Two years on from the extensive lockdowns of 2020, office attendance remains much lower across the economy – with the average London worker spending 3.1 days on site.
22 August 2023
Quarter of UK workforce could quit as Great Resignation rolls on While many economists expected the worsening economic picture to bring the Great Resignation to a close, it seems to have actually exacerbated it in the UK.
21 August 2023
Attracting talent is biggest challenge of data leaders While business leaders remain broadly positive about their prospects, they are becoming increasingly concerned that they might be missing out on opportunities, due to an inability to recruit quickly
10 August 2023
UK’s attractiveness as offshore talent hub rises after Brexit The UK is looking to challenge the likes of India and China to become king of the call-centres, as it uses its exit from the EU to provide favourable conditions for companies seeking to build offshor
03 August 2023
Automating HR can help obtain and retain top talent With recruitment still proving tough amid a tight job market, and with uncertainty slowing the global economy, automating hiring efforts could save companies both time and money.
25 July 2023
SLR Consulting launches second returners programme for STEM talent SLR Consulting has launched a second programme aimed at encouraging professionals to return to the STEM sector after a career break.
19 June 2023

1
2
3
4
5
»

About Consultancy.uk

Consultancy.org network

Consultancy.org network

Consultancy.org

Consultancy.org is the world’s premier online platform for the consulting industry with 12 websites globally. Consultancy.org works with 600+ leading consultancies in 100+ countries.

AppStore

GooglePlay