We must end outdated employment practices that disadvantage women, said Labour MP and co-chair of the Women and Work All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Jess Phillips at the launch of a new report

A quarter (25%) of professionals only give positive references even though 86% feel this could hurt their career if the person in question doesn't perform well

The majority (73%) of applicants abandon job applications if they take longer than 15 minutes, according to Hays

One in four (25%) UK business leaders say that emotional intelligence (EQ) is undervalued in the hiring process, according to research by Robert Half

Businesses often underestimate disabled people in the recruitment process, according to ?gold medal-winning Paralympian Liz Johnson

Recruitment is reactive and focuses only on short-term needs, whereas resourcing is long term and strategic

?Employers are reluctant to hire more workers during economic uncertainty, research has revealed

Interview auditions, interviews in casual settings, and virtual reality assessments were all cited as upcoming trends

?Veterans outperform civilians in a number of key areas but are frequently hindered by stereotypes

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