Public sector workers may relocate as wages stagnate

Almost half (48%) of public sector employees would consider moving to secure a new role, according to research by jobs website Jobsgopublic. This is a fivefold increase from 2013.

Drop in candidate availability is driving up salaries

The pool of potential employees continues to fall at an alarming rate, forcing companies to offer higher starting salaries and more creative reward packages, according to the latest Recruitment and...

Number of HR jobs up 15% nationwide

The number of HR jobs advertised in the UK rose by 15% in Q1 of this year, compared to the last quarter of 2013.

Alison Wride: diverse staff are needed to reflect today's societies

Professor of economics Alison Wride argues that more large companies are looking for a diverse workforce. However, varied recruitment is a financial move, not a social one.

Employment experts divided over zero-hours contracts figures

The news that there are now 1.4 million UK workers on zero-hours contracts has brought a mixed reaction from business groups and employment lawyers.

Seven recruitment tools you need

We assess the cutting-edge technologies and tools that have the potential to revolutionise recruitment

Vacancies up but salaries down, research finds

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

'Clearing the dead wood': how to make room for new talent

I’ve been reading quite a bit in the HR media over the last few months that the ‘war for talent’ is back with a vengeance.

A third of people considering new jobs in 2014

Salary dissatisfaction and the lure of better conditions elsewhere means a high number of employees are looking to move jobs this year, according to a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half.

'Astounding' growth of micro-businesses drives UK recruitment

Micro-businesses, those that employ up to ten people, are leading a new wave of recruitment in the private sector, according to research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

HR urged to 'steal shamelessly' from marketing to attract talent

HR and resourcing teams should take advantage of customer marketing teams' far larger budgets for recruitment purposes, according to a leading employer brand expert.

A third of young people would consider careers in engineering

A study of young people aged 12 to 25 suggests almost one third (32%) see engineering as a potential career. Despite this, many remain confused about the exact nature of the profession.