Senior posts dominated by privately educated

The majority of senior posts in public office and high-profile professions are held by people who went to private schools and on to Oxbridge colleges, according to a study by the Social Mobility and...

Technology contractors optimistic over pay

The vast majority of contractors in the engineering and IT sectors expect their hourly rates to rise within the next 12 months, according to research by back office and management solutions provider...

Advertised salaries rise nationally, fall in London

Advertised salaries have increased year-on-year for the first time since the recession, with every UK region except London reporting growth, according to research by Adzuna.

Strong employment growth in services sector

Employers in the business and professional services sector increased headcount at the fastest rate for seven years in the past quarter, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry...

Two-thirds of graduates regret first role

Two-thirds of graduates regret the first job they take when they start work, according to global research by CEB.

Companies welcome government's flagship apprenticeship programme

Employers and industry experts have reacted positively to the government's Get In, Go Far apprenticeship campaign.

Putting talent at the top of the agenda

Talent management consistently ranks as a top concern for CEOs, yet many say their organisations are missing out on commercial opportunities in the area.

Employers value attitude above qualifications and experience

Companies recruiting people under-25 place more importance on a candidate's attitude than their qualifications, according to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Doubts cast over PM's immigrant job claims

The head of the UK Statistics Authority has challenged claims made by prime minister David Cameron that new jobs are increasingly being taken by UK nationals rather than immigrants.

Europe's first 'Olympic-style' games launches graduate programme

The 2015 Baku European Games, Europe's first Olympics-style sporting event, has launched a global recruitment programme for around 200 graduates.

Female 'underemployment' doubled during recession

The number of women working less than full-time hours has doubled to 789,000, according to a report by the Fawcett Society.

Is your recruitment process good, bad or ugly?

Before HR can worry about retention and engagement, it must ensure its recruitment processes work for everyone. If the experience is terrible for candidates, it will soon affect the reputation of the...