A few years back, "employer branding" pretty much meant a decent careers page, some Glassdoor reviews, and maybe a LinkedIn post whenever you were hiring.
Recruitment teams invest heavily in attracting candidates, reviewing applications and identifying people worth interviewing. Yet some of the most avoidable losses happen after a candidate has already shown interest.
Hybrid working has unlocked greater freedom for many of us with no daily commute, more control over our working day and, for many, a better balance between work and home life. But there is an unintended consequence employers can no longer afford to overlook: we may have made work more flexible without making it healthier.
British workers considering a move overseas in 2027 are likely to be weighing up more than just job opportunities. Climate, lifestyle, cost of living, language and the practicalities of working abroad could all influence where they choose to go.
More than 40 major retailers, including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Pets at Home and Asda, are teaming up with the Department for Work and Pensions to offer up to 100,000 short-term work placements to 18- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training.
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