Women occupy under a fifth of senior finance roles

Recent data from Fox & Partners reveals that women hold only 19% of senior roles within UK financial services, reflecting a slow progression towards gender diversity. Senior women continue to be underrepresented, particularly in CEO positions, prompting concerns over the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and the need for a supportive workplace culture to retain female talent.

Grant Thornton names Ruth Walsh as head of talent solutions

Neurodivergence now third leading cause of work struggles

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Skills Over Titles. What OpenAI’s move signals for HR

OpenAI's latest move further strengthens the signal for skills-first talent practices. The focus is shifting away from resumes and job titles toward verifiable skills and continuous learning. This signals an acceleration toward a skills-first operating model, where you'll find and develop talent based on what they can actually do, not on where they've been.

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The leadership pendulum: Finding the balance between support and accountability

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Making AI Work in Talent Recruitment

Office attendance gains value but over a third of employees say office experiences must improve to meet expectations of flexibility and wellbeing

JLL's research reveals shifting perceptions of office attendance, with employees valuing flexibility and improved experiences. A significant number of workers express the need for better office environments to support wellbeing, suggesting that organizations must adapt to retain talent while fostering effective collaboration.

Survey finds 42% of workers feel overlooked

Leading employers are shifting to skills-first hiring as AI reshapes workforce at breakneck speed