Online recruitment news

The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. Manpower and The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) said:

The employment rate came in at 75.1% in the three months to April, versus 75.0% in March 

A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day.

As the cost of living has risen, so has the financial strain on employees balancing work with caring responsibilities.

Employment confidence has plummeted across all sectors in the UK, with the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey showing a sharp decline in hiring intentions for the third business quarter of 2025.

In the world of online gaming, particularly in prediction games, account security is paramount.

The CIPD responds to new Women and Equalities Select Committee (WEC) report on paternity and shared parental leave

Dominic Holmes, Principal Consultant, Value and Strategy, EMEA says:

Brindley Twist Tafft & James (BTTJ) Solicitors is advising employers to make greater use of settlement agreements as a practical and cost-effective solution for resolving workplace disputes.

Carers' passport to document need for flexibility and support. Over 5 million employees have caring responsibilities.

The CIPD is urging employers to prioritise good people management to boost employee health and keep more people well in work

New report from TestGorilla shows growing demand for skills-first hiring

Greg Fuller, VP of Skillsoft Codecademy

As the government begins its reform of publicly funded job finding schemes, a survey of employers finds they most trust private recruiters to find the right workers.

The report, based on responses from nearly 5,000 technology professionals worldwide, reveals that key factors for technology candidates considering a new role include wellbeing, flexibility, work-life balance, and inclusivity.