King’s Speech 2026: Apprenticeships in focus as youth unemployment rises
Among the measures announced were plans to invest in apprenticeships and tackle youth unemployment, as well as a commitment to support SMEs.
UK lagging behind in AI recruitment, YouGov finds
19% in the UK thought hiring would drop due to AI, and 40% expected little or no impact.
Manchester hiring growth outpaces London, Robert Half data shows
Professional hiring in Manchester rose faster than London between March and April, with employers increasing recruitment across technology, compliance and transformation roles.
81% of employers plan to increase number of employees overseas – Everywhen
A quarter are looking to do this within the next 12 months, and 72% within five years.
Government expands apprenticeship funding as PM targets youth employment
The plans include fully funding apprenticeship training costs for eligible under-25s at smaller businesses from August by removing the existing 5% co-investment requirement.
One in three Gen Z workers have signed NDAs after workplace injury, study finds
Censuswide and National Accident Helpline found that 29% of workers in London had signed NDAs linked to workplace injuries.
Volvo Trucks study highlights recruitment barriers in zero-emission transport sector
Volvo Trucks research has identified low awareness, industry stereotypes and inaccessible recruitment practices as barriers preventing more diverse talent entering the heavy vehicle sector.
Virgin StartUp urges founders to prioritise wellbeing amid burnout concerns
Virgin StartUp’s latest Founder Barometer found that while 38% of founders said taking a break improves their mental health, many still struggle to prioritise wellbeing.
Permanent job placements fall as temp hiring rises in April – REC
The survey, compiled by S&P Global, reported a modest rise in temp billings for the first time in three months, as some employers preferred flexible staff.
Nine in 10 companies regret redundancies: How to end the regret cycle
Matt Monette discusses how many businesses regret recent redundancies after underestimating the long-term operational cost of losing talent.
Leadership lessons: What can elite sport teach businesses
Matthew Drew discusses how teamwork, attitude and shared purpose are more important to long-term success than individual capability alone.
Recruitment teams under pressure as hiring trends reshape talent strategies – Oleeo
Charles Hipps, chief executive officer of Oleeo, said hiring processes are being fundamentally redesigned as recruitment teams struggle to keep pace with demand.
