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Over Half of Brits Left Hanging as Job Ghosting Phenomenon Leaves 55% Without Response

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In the competitive realm of job hunting, the agony of anticipation has reached an all-time high for British applicants. A staggering 55% find themselves lost in the abyss of silence, never hearing back from the positions they eagerly apply for.

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  • The most dangerous jobs in the UK

    The most dangerous jobs in the UK

    Tuesday, September 5, 2023

    Essential UK industries that keep the country moving, can sometimes mean life or death for their workers. So, you would hope the salaries adequately compensate for the risk involved, but new research reveals that is not the case.

  • REC responds to Labour concerns on healthcare

    REC responds to Labour concerns on healthcare

    Friday, September 1, 2023

    Commenting on the importance and value of agency staff to the NHS, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Deputy Chief Executive Kate Shoesmith said:

    "Agency staff keep the NHS going. They offer trusts rapid and reliable help to overcome the serious labour shortages in healthcare. Our most recent data shows nearly 73,500 active job postings for nurses alone. For patients, the use of agency healthcare staff means more chance of shorter waits for appointments, scans, and diagnoses".

  • ChatGPT | Workers are turning to AI to write CVs, but is that really an issue?

    ChatGPT | Workers are turning to AI to write CVs, but is that really an issue?

    Friday, September 1, 2023

    It seems, based on data published by tech company Kaspersky, that workers are utilising AI tools like ChatGPT when writing CVs and cover letters.

  • Labour Market Tracker: Stronger August for hiring hints at labour market resilience and possible recovery - REC

    Labour Market Tracker: Stronger August for hiring hints at labour market resilience and possible recovery - REC

    Friday, August 25, 2023

    The number of new job adverts this August has remained at a robust level each week, suggesting greater confidence among hiring companies than last summer, finds the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast’s latest Labour Market Tracker.

  • One in five employees to take annual leave tomorrow, new data reveals

    One in five employees to take annual leave tomorrow, new data reveals

    Thursday, August 24, 2023

    As the August bank holiday weekend approaches, the Friday preceding the long weekend (tomorrow) has emerged as the most sought-after day for annual leave, with nearly one in five employees (18%) opting to take the day off, according to statistics from BrightHR.

  • 40% of UK employers deploy counteroffers to keep critical staff

    40% of UK employers deploy counteroffers to keep critical staff

    Monday, August 21, 2023

    Posted by Amelia Brand | Aug 21, 2023 | News, Recruitment News

    In a bid to retain their most valuable employees and navigate the challenges of a competitive labour market, 40 percent of UK employers have resorted to making counteroffers over the past year.

  • Summer Slump: UK job vacancies and salaries fall for the first time in 2023

    Summer Slump: UK job vacancies and salaries fall for the first time in 2023

    Monday, August 21, 2023

    Posted by Amelia Brand | Aug 21, 2023 | News, Recruitment News

    The UK job market has experienced a notable dip in both job vacancies and advertised salaries for the first time this year, with businesses taking a pause in hiring activities during the summer months, according to the latest UK Job Market Report by Adzuna, a leading smarter job search engine.

  • REC response to ONS labour market figures, August 2023

    REC response to ONS labour market figures, August 2023

    Tuesday, August 15, 2023

    “This is a labour market shifting to new ground and one the Bank of England and the government will closely monitor because of the direct impact it is having on the economy. The unemployment rate is marginally above most predictions and we’re getting a sense of a loosening jobs market - where the demand for talent in certain sectors remains high, while there is a fall back in demand in other key sectors.

  • ONS Labour market overview, UK: August 2023

    ONS Labour market overview, UK: August 2023

    Tuesday, August 15, 2023

    The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.7% in April to June 2023, 0.1 percentage points lower than January to March 2023. The quarterly decrease in employment was driven by full-time employees and self-employed workers.

  • Page Group reports drop in half-year profits

    Page Group reports drop in half-year profits

    Tuesday, August 8, 2023

    DEEDEE DOKE 8 August 2023

    Recruitment giant the Page Group reported 2023 half-year gross profit of £526.8m yesterday [7 August], falling off from £538.9m in the same period in 2022.