UK skills shortages predate the pandemic and require a change of strategy, according to the CIPD.

A surge in the number of young people in full-time education has slashed the number looking for work and is leaving them without the skills to join the workforce, according to a new study.

While 94% of recruiters use social media for their jobs, only 39% of all employers use social media for recruiting and hiring.

Over half (51%) of workers do not think people from all backgrounds will ever have equal opportunity to succeed within their organisation.

Employers are losing out on a huge talent pool by not considering people with criminal records for employment.

A huge wave of change has hit the job market. Flooded with candidates and new opportunities, businesses can’t hire or fill talent gaps fast enough, as reported by Emma Greedy.

Almost two thirds (63%) of business leaders have said they are struggling to recruit as candidates lack the specialist skills and relevant experience they need.

A wave of over 50s made redundant at the end of the furlough scheme might see themselves locked out of work by ageism in the recruitment process, the Centre for Ageing Better has warned.

The pandemic has thrown the global talent market into crisis and many people are now considering their options when it comes to a new career path and what they want from their job.

Almost two thirds (65%) of UK adults have been ghosted during the recruitment process, negatively impacting candidate experience and employer brand.

The UK points-based immigration system, effective from 1 January this year, must change to ease worker crisis, a new report urges.

Mark Fox, CEO at motorway service station operator Roadchef, shared what it takes to lead a Best Companies ranked business.