‘Elite’ firms excluding working class young people

“Elite” law and accountancy firms are continuing to employ young people from more privileged backgrounds, excluding working class applicants, according to a report from the Social Mobility and Child...

UK hits skilled workers immigration cap

The government's immigration cap for non-EU skilled workers has been hit for the first time, provoking concerns about the impact of skills shortages on the economy.

Employers mustn't be afraid to recruit ex-offenders

We must re-examine how we treat ex-offenders during recruitment processes, or risk missing out on talent.

Ensuring fair recruitment practices for those with a facial disfigurement

Employers and jobseekers are being helped to overcome barriers to employment in new guidance published by Changing Faces, the national charity that supports people living with a scar, mark or...

Government clamps down on "rip-off" NHS temps

The government has announced it will set a maximum hourly rate for NHS temporary staff and cap the amount struggling Trusts can spend.

Recruitment firm accused of using ‘aggressive’ tax avoidance scheme

Recruitment umbrella firm Anderson Group has been accused of using an “aggressive” and “abusive” tax avoidance scheme in a report by the BBC.

Supporting homeless people back into work

A little patience and understanding goes a long way in getting homeless people back into work. And they could be the best employees you've ever had.

Baker & McKenzie and Hogan Lovells launch 'contextual recruiting'

A first of its kind contextual recruitment tool has been launched to boost social mobility and ensure firms don’t overlook promising talent.

Graduates don't feel they need people skills

A significant gap exists between how important people skills are seen to be by businesses and by new graduates, research from global management consultancy Hay Group has revealed.

How ex-MPs can deal with losing their posts

In the aftermath of a shocking general election result, spare a thought for those suddenly ousted from their jobs

IT skills gap holding back UK businesses

Almost half (45%) of UK businesses are experiencing an “extensive” shortage of IT talent, which is hampering productivity, according to research by IT skills and training body CompTIA.

Next government to inherit looming jobs crisis

The next government will inherit a ‘looming jobs crisis’, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs has warned.