What does an off-payroll repeal mean for hirers?

On 23 September 2022 chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled his mini budget and, in just a few words, signalled his intention to repeal the off-payroll working (OPW) rules colloquially referred to as the...

Talent crisis could be good news for businesses

The war for talent could lead to positive steps for HR as recruitment is now firmly on the leadership agenda.

UK employers band together in support of flexible recruitment

Representatives from major UK employers have signed an open letter calling for flexible recruitment – offering flexible working options to candidates – to become the default practice across the...

Cost of living exacerbates winter job cuffing

UK businesses should look to capitalise on 'job cuffing', where candidates look for jobs to see them through the winter before seeking new employment in the spring, according to jobs website...

Digital right to work check regulations go live

New legislation regarding how businesses check their employees’ right to work has officially come into effect in the UK as of 1 October, 2022.

Graduate recruitment predicted to withstand recession

Recruitment experts do not expect graduate recruitment to halt off despite the economy edging towards a recession.

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The jobs most likely to bear the brunt of a 2022 recession

ONS labour market data this week showed that open vacancies were dropping at a rate not seen since 2020 with the employment rate hitting 3.6%, the lowest percentage since 1974. Experts have warned...

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2022's labour market slows into autumn

The number of jobs in the UK rose to a record 35.8 million in June 2022, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), yet job vacancies have dropped.

UK turns to international workers amid talent shortage

More than half of UK entrepreneurs (56%) have hired international staff as the country battles through ongoing staff shortages.

Desperate labour market leads to record low youth unemployment

Youth unemployment has reached record lows, according to research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Lessons from the C-suite: Jan Tragelles, CEO, Revitalise

The CEO of Revitalise Respite Holidays discusses how dyslexia is her superpower, the talent crisis and her top tips for being a great leader.

Why it's time to stop ghosting candidates

Value-driven organisations the world over speak about respect, diversity and inclusion, integrity and trust. And yet something is happening in their midst that suggests the very opposite to candidates...