Month August 2025

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Hays Cuts Dividend by 59% After 90% Profit Drop

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 ended June 2025 fell 90%…

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August 22, 2025

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UK’s companies hiring intentions remain at record low among rising hiring costs

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 the economic outlook, with young…

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August 20, 2025

Hays Cuts Dividend by 59% After 90% Profit Drop

UK’s companies hiring intentions remain at record low among rising hiring costs

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