Lucy Buchholz

2 days ago | unleash.ai | Lucy Buchholz

Ciphr, a HR, payroll and benefits software provider, has released new research showcasing the biggest stressors for HR professionals. The survey, which polled over 270 UK HR decision-makers, found that only 6% never experience stress at work, with 94% admitting they find at least one aspect of their job stressful. UNLEASH spoke exclusively with Ciphr’s Director of People, Karen Lough, to discover what these stressors are, and how businesses can work to combat them.

1 week ago | unleash.ai | Lucy Buchholz

More than two thirds (67%) of job seekers and more than half (51%) of hiring managers believe that skills, or rather, on-the-job experience, carries more weight than degrees, job titles, or years of experience. This is according to new global data from hiring platform Indeed. In an exclusive interview with Matt Burney, Senior Strategic Advisor at Indeed, UNLEASH explores what HR leaders should take from this research.

2 weeks ago | unleash.ai | Lucy Buchholz

Zellis Group, an HR and payroll software company, has named Caroline Rowland as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). The news comes just eight months after the company announced the acquisition of Benify, an employee benefits administration software provider. In an exclusive conversation, UNLEASH discovers the inside track.

2 weeks ago | unleash.ai | Lucy Buchholz

Nine in 10 employers believe that entry-level job applicants with micro-credentials are more proficient in key skills, such as problem-solving and communication, while another 9 in 10 say these skills are immediately applicable on the job. This is according to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025.

2 weeks ago | unleash.ai | Lucy Buchholz

Is likability becoming more important than skills? New research from software company Textio found that hiring managers are more influenced by candidate likability rather than by whether they have the relevant skills to fulfil the role. The study, which interviewed more than 10,000 participants through written interview assessments and candidate experience, found that candidates who receive job offers are 12x more likely to be described as having a “great personality” than those who don’t.