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With regards to today’s media headlines about the ban on zero hours for agency workers, the industry argues reforms would undermine the jobs market in a letter to the business secretary.

Innovative recruitment training business, Retrained Search, has completed a management buyout to help drive the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy.

The independent talent marketplace kickstarts the second Freelance Revolution by using AI to reduce talent matching from days to seconds.

A majority of UK business leaders (85%) feel that their productivity efforts are being held back, according to research from Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence.

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC) latest JobsOutlook shows building momentum – including notable strength in London, the bellwether of the UK labour market.

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, success in business requires a keen eye for detail and a firm understanding of emerging trends.

As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, businesses are exploring innovative ways to integrate it into their operations. One of the most notable trends is offering crypto as a payroll option. This forward-thinking approach can help attract talent, especially within tech-savvy or financially innovative industries.

It’s critical when applying and interviewing for a new company that you understand the culture.

Employers in this day and age are using more AI tools than ever to streamline and automate the recruitment process. This is especially the case when you look at the initial stages of screening potential candidates. These tools not only help to save time, but also improve consistency while eliminating potential bias.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how companies assess and hire talent.

Chris Chen, CTO at GoodHabitz

New research from Brightmine highlights the changing attitudes towards flexible working in the UK in 2024.

Commenting on the government’s Get Britain Working White Paper announcements, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns and Research, said:

The current consultation on the application of zero hours rules to agency workers includes a specific question on transfer fees. A potential outcome could be that agency workers transfer to hirers after 12 weeks without a transfer fee being payable.

The Autumn Budget could prompt older homeowners to reassess their financial and housing needs, says My Future Living, the UK’s leading retirement rental brand, with moving to a smaller, more manageable home to release capital likely be a key focus for retirees in 2025.