Lack of EU employees in the Food and Drink Industry
Businesses in the food and drink sector fear Brexit could strip out crucial workers from the supply chain, potentially leading to higher practices and a lack of stock on supermarket shelves, according to a survey released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The industry has...
Middle-Skill job market witnesses an increase in demand for digital skills
The latest HR news bears good news for job-seekers with digital skills. Eight in ten middle-skill job postings now demand digital skills, a four-point increase over the last two years, according to new research conducted by Burning Glass Technologies for Capital One. Middle-skill jobs, defined...
Eldercare research reveals only 24% of ‘working careers’ receive full support from their employers
Shocking HR news reveals working carers barely receive full support from their emploeyers. New study shows the impact of elderly relatives on working professionals Eldercare – a provider of elderly care support, today releases new research revealing the mental, physical and professional strain that juggling...
Indian startup makes drinking water from air
Introduction As you know, water shortage is everywhere. Lack of clean and accessible water is universally acknowledged crisis. In such hour, trending in the latest startup news is Kerala-based startup, Uravu Labs who come to rescue. They’ve developed a device that can source drinking water...
Flipkart CEO takes charge of HR operations
Recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, Kalyan Krishnamurthy takes charge of HR responsibilities at Flipkart. All key portfolios of the HR department and finance are under his overview, along with CFO Sriram Venkataraman now reporting directly to him. It is not only the HR...
Arsenal Innovation Lab – for startups that improve match day experience
In the latest startup news, Arsenal Football Club has launched the Arsenal Innovation Lab to work with start-ups who want to create “ground-breaking” new fan experiences and move the club’s business forward. Enabling the Gunners to work with start-ups to explore how they can improve...
Freshworks Freshteam: Streamlining Recruitment Management
Introduction Earlier this year in June, Freshdesk created a new umbrella brand Freshworks, that brings together the company’s growing suite of business software. Post this development, cloud-based business software provider Freshworks has launched Freshteam, a recruitment management software that helps businesses organize their talent acquisition...
Octopus Ventures raises £120m for AI-focused startups
In the latest startup related news, Venture capital (VC) firm Octopus Ventures has raised £120m as it looks to invest in more AI-focused UK start-ups.The Holborn-based VC firm, which normally backs businesses with seed, Series A and Series B funding rounds of between £150,000 and...
Experts Claim that India Inc. Can Save Millions by Using HR Technologies
According to experts, optimal use of human resources and use of modern HR technologies can help India Inc improve productivity, thereby saving millions of dollars. Currently, a $600-700 million slice from the global pie of $54 billion human resource technology market is commanded by India....
Flying taxi startup nabs $90m investment
In the latest startup news, on-demand air taxis just got one step closer to becoming a reality. Lilium, the German startup whose flying taxis can go from vertical takeoff to horizontal flight, has announced $90m (£69.59m) in funding, a big leap from the $10m it...
