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As 2025 comes to a close, the UK labour market finds itself at a turning point. After several years characterised by worker shortages, fast-rising pay and intense competition for talent, the latest economic and policy…

Recruitment giant Hays plc has announced a sharp cut to shareholder dividends after reporting a dramatic fall in profits, underscoring the ongoing challenges facing the global recruitment industry. The group’s pre-tax profit for the year…

The recent KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s report showed a sharp drop of recruitment across the UK in July 2025. This is thought to be due to rising employment costs and concerns about…

Distinct, a recruitment firm based in Nottingham with offices in Milton Keynes, Boston, and New York, has just become a B Corp certified recruitment firm. The company, also recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place…

Hiring for your startup can feel like a full-time job – especially when you’re trying to fill critical roles. But when do you stop going it alone and bring in outside help? In this guide,…

The candidate experience in today’s hiring landscape is facing serious challenges. Reddit posts venting about frustrating recruitment processes are everywhere – and many are filled with abusive language toward recruiters. From vanishing recruiters to endless…