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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.

Recruiters who recently made a hire reported receiving an average of 22 applications per vacancy. However, only half of these candidates progress beyond the initial screening stage. Beyond the initial application, a further 55% of candidates were eliminated at the phone screen stage, leaving an average of just five candidates progressing to the final interview.

IT Service leader achieves record turnover £452 million, increases workforce, and strengthens market position

New report highlights the impact of programme for aspiring HR leaders from underrepresented backgrounds

Epassi, one of Europe’s leading providers of employee benefits technology, has joined forces with Zest. This acquisition supports Epassi’s growth ambitions in the UK and expands its market-leading product offering.

By Sandi Wassmer, CEO at the Employer’s Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei).

Responding to today’s statement by the Department of Health and Social Care on agency spend, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

Both May and June are months that mark an important time for everyone to take care of their mental wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness month and Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on June 9th, 2025.

Contract work surges 46% as professionals pursue autonomy through expertise while companies seek specialized skills on demand.

The online slots market is thriving, even decades after the games were first released. In fact, it is bigger than ever.

It sounds almost too good to be true—getting a paycheck and owning part of the company at the same time.

In homes and businesses across the UK, boilers sit at the heart of heating systems.

Managing remote teams comes with its own set of challenges.