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The number of temporary workers in the UK increased by 7.4% from January 2025, with approximately 1.56 million people in temporary employment in the UK, according to reports collected by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

According to Gi Group UK’s latest Candidate Survey, nearly half of candidates will be looking for a new role in the next six months. Gi Group, part of Gi Group Holding, the 10th largest global staffing firm in the world, has surveyed candidates across the UK and the findings are encouraging against a backdrop of a slow and complex labour market.

Imagine opening your HR dashboard to see alerts about strange activity. Someone just tried to download dozens of resumes in the middle of the night. Another user accessed offer letters from an unknown location.

Sports used to be something you watched, cheered for, argued about. Now social gaming has changed that.

Starting a business after retirement can be a rewarding journey that offers a renewed sense of purpose and the opportunity to turn a passion into a profitable venture.

By Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred

Matt Alder is the creator and host of Recruiting Future, one of the world’s leading talent acquisition podcasts. A strategist, author and keynote speaker, he advises employers and TA technology vendors on innovation, digital strategy and the future of hiring. Matt co-authored Exceptional Talent and Digital Talent, and his work has helped TA teams build capability across foresight, influence and technology.

HR and recruitment firms across the UK are among the least prepared for the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ corporate offence set to take effect this September, according to new industry research. 

Lizzie Crowley, senior skills adviser at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:

Times are changing, and with them, so are our jobs. As both society and technology evolve at an exponential rate, numerous niche industries have emerged to meet customer and consumer demand.

Every day, public safety relies on fast, accurate, and coordinated communication

The same source cites statistics suggesting that cybercrime cost businesses an estimated $8 trillion in 2023 -- and that the tally could climb to nearly $24 trillion by 2027.

Chris Hall, Senior Tax Officer - Global Tax & Compliance

The number of active job postings in the UK was up 3.4% in July 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) / Lightcast monthly Labour Market Tracker.

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