When shoe manufacturing company Toffeln? sent an unsuccessful candidate a box of wine, his post about it went viral, showing how rare such a gesture still is

For a wide range of occupations alternative vocational routes are both possible and less costly, says the CIPD

58% of firms have compromised on a hire because they couldn't find quality STEM talent in their area

Most MBA graduates want to progress with their current employer, but many feel confident to go it alone

The professional services industry is most at risk of a shortage of talent

Demand for flexible working is on the rise but flexible job adverts are few and far between

An employer reference that is merely a list of dates and job titles isn’t really a reference at all

Many young people have the problem-solving skills, creativity and confidence to work in call centres

Almost 100,000 job applicants have lied about qualifications in the past three years when attempting to secure a job

Brexit, the apprenticeship levy and more diverse recruitment processes were cited as significant factors

LV= transformed its recruitment from 'post and pray' to a strategy that won an HR Excellence Award

Youth unemployment remains high in certain regions and sectors across the UK