• Number of job postings back to pre-pandemic levels - REC

    Number of job postings back to pre-pandemic levels - REC

    There were more than 1.4m active job postings in December 2024, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.

  • 88% of finance leaders believe blocking employees from spending company money stifles business growth

    88% of finance leaders believe blocking employees from spending company money stifles business growth

    New data from Soldo reveals financial complexity is holding back UK employees’ productivity and resulting in missed growth opportunities.

  • More Applicants But Harder To Hire: Majority Of Job Applications Do Not Meet Listed Criteria, Finds LinkedIn

    More Applicants But Harder To Hire: Majority Of Job Applications Do Not Meet Listed Criteria, Finds LinkedIn

    New data from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, finds that while nearly two thirds (61%) of UK professionals plan to look for a new job this year, (79%) of HR professionals say it’s actually become harder to find qualified talent in the last year. 

  • The Death of the Stringent Dress Code: How Relaxed Workplace Attire Fuels Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    The Death of the Stringent Dress Code: How Relaxed Workplace Attire Fuels Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    New research from Brightmine shows just 4.3% of employers enforced “strict” dress codes in 2024.

  • ADP Research: Only 24% of Global Workers Are Confident They Have Skills for Career Advancement

    Study examines the untapped potential of workers in the first of a series of studies comprising the refreshed “People at Work 2025” report, built on the ADP Research Global Workforce Survey.

  • UK workers found to work less than most European counterparts, study finds

    UK workers found to work less than most European counterparts, study finds

    When it comes to the typical working week, much progress has been made across most countries to protect worker’s rights and establish legal rights to how many hours can be worked each week. Across the EU there is a limit of 48 hours maximum that can be worked per week.

  • LinkedIn reveals the Jobs on the Rise for 2025

    LinkedIn reveals the Jobs on the Rise for 2025

    Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, and Environmental Officer are among the top 20 fastest growing jobs in the UK, according to new data from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network.  

  • 2 in 3 Workers (66%) Would Quit if Forced Back to the Office

    2 in 3 Workers (66%) Would Quit if Forced Back to the Office

    New survey of 1,000 UK workers reveals how employees are navigating work and career shifts

  • Ethnic minority workers nearly twice as likely to lose pay raises or promotions compared to white workers, new research reveals

    Ethnic minority workers nearly twice as likely to lose pay raises or promotions compared to white workers, new research reveals

    Groundbreaking #NameTheBias Campaign Sheds Light on Disparities and Push for Urgent Action

  • Transforming the UK Workforce: Key Insights and Trends for 2025 and beyond

    Transforming the UK Workforce: Key Insights and Trends for 2025 and beyond

    These insights underscore the shifting expectations and challenges that both employers and employees face. As businesses prepare for 2025, several transformative trends and legislative developments are set to shape the workplace.

  • New industrial strategy must drive workforce skills and productivity policy, suggest employers

    New industrial strategy must drive workforce skills and productivity policy, suggest employers

    Employers are urging the government to follow through on its commitment to focus on workforce issues in its new industrial strategy, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

  • Plenty of hiring going on, with hundreds of thousands of roles in Christmas-related sectors available - REC

    Plenty of hiring going on, with hundreds of thousands of roles in Christmas-related sectors available - REC

    There were more than 1.5m active postings in November 2024, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.

  • Financial services professionals predict significant bonus increases in 2025

    Financial services professionals predict significant bonus increases in 2025

    eFinancialCareers’ global study of financial services professionals examines bonus expectations and job security across the world’s major financial centres and leading banks

  • New Year, New Career: More Than One in Ten Workers Looking for a New Job in January

    New Year, New Career: More Than One in Ten Workers Looking for a New Job in January

    As the new year approaches, more than one in ten workers (11%) are currently seeking a new job. This is a marked increase compared to the 8% reported by Totaljobs at the same time two years ago, highlighting a gradual return to the January jobs rush.

  • Lack of soft skills in managers stunts employees' career growth

    Lack of soft skills in managers stunts employees' career growth

    Managers’ skillsets are a key determining factor in their workers’ career success, according to a new study* by STEM specialists SThree.

  • 77% of SMEs Plan Overhaul of Employee Benefits to Combat Economic Pressures, Address Workforce Health & Wellbeing and Win Talent

    77% of SMEs Plan Overhaul of Employee Benefits to Combat Economic Pressures, Address Workforce Health & Wellbeing and Win Talent

    SMEs focus on reviewing benefits, especially the potential inclusion of preventative health and wellbeing solutions, is particularly timely.

  • New research finds just one in four employers recruiting young people think they are well-prepared for the world of work

    New research finds just one in four employers recruiting young people think they are well-prepared for the world of work

    CIPD highlights need to boost opportunities for young people to earn and learn, as new data shows just 6% of 16-24-year-olds are studying for an apprenticeship

  • AI Could Drive More Economic Growth than Lower Taxes or Less Regulation, say UK Businesses

    AI Could Drive More Economic Growth than Lower Taxes or Less Regulation, say UK Businesses

    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.

  • New data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be done

    New data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be done

    The 2024 ‘temperature check’ of the UK market reveals that diversity gaps in the sector are narrowing and young tech talent are noticing the improvements.

  • UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    3R Strategy uncovers global salary trends and data insights from organisations across 40+ countries and 20+ industries in a new report

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