Latest Recruitment News & Job Market Insights
Stay informed with the latest updates, trends, and insights in the recruitment industry to help you navigate the ever-evolving job market.
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Monday, February 9, 2026
UK businesses are increasingly turning to overseas talent and artificial intelligence as rising employment costs squeeze hiring at home, raising concerns about job losses, offshoring, and long-term damage to the domestic labour market.
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Employment Rights Bill, designed to tackle "one-sided flexibility" in zero-hours contracts, has come under fire from the recruitment industry, with critics warning of unintended consequences that could undermine fair employment practices.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A recent survey conducted by StandOut CV has shed light on the biggest frustrations faced by job seekers. From subpar benefits to poor interview practices, the results highlight several ways employers may inadvertently discourage top talent from applying.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Environmental Officer, and Data Governance Manager are reshaping the UK job market, taking centre stage in LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise 2025” report.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The UK labour market in December 2024 presents a complex picture, with modest growth in payrolled employees and workforce jobs, yet ongoing declines in vacancies and rising unemployment.
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Monday, December 9, 2024
The UK job market is experiencing its steepest hiring slowdown in four years, with businesses preparing for the financial hit of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s new National Insurance tax policy. The looming increase in employer contributions and changes to the earnings threshold are creating uncertainty and reshaping recruitment strategies.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Recruiters are facing a seismic shift. Once heralded as tools to streamline hiring, generative AI platforms are now presenting a complex challenge: AI-generated CVs. According to Remote’s 2024 Global Workforce Report, 76% of UK hiring leaders have encountered resumes crafted by AI, many riddled with falsehoods.
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
In a bold stride toward the future, the recruitment industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline hiring processes, uncover top talent, and eliminate biases. What once required weeks of manual labour is now being accomplished in hours, thanks to innovations reshaping the workforce landscape.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The UK labour market in November 2024 highlights mixed trends in employment, unemployment, earnings, and vacancies. While the overall labour force shows year-on-year growth, short-term declines in payrolled employees and job vacancies reflect caution in the business environment.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The UK government has announced sweeping measures to address the exorbitant cost of temporary staffing in the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans to curb reliance on agency workers, a practice that drains up to £3 billion annually from the health service.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The UK’s first four-day workweek trial under the new Labour government kicked off Monday, involving around 1,000 workers from 17 companies, with plans to expand to 21. Spearheaded by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial allows employees to work reduced hours without pay cuts.
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