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47% of employers struggle to fill graduate-level roles – Universities UK
Its survey showed 87% of employers said graduates had some or all of the skills they expected.
Recruitment
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Aspen adds two new graduates to recruitment scheme
Jack Coombs said: “Dev Shyamala and Era Sella are joining a programme with a strong track record of developing talented people whilst giving them real responsibility in their roles."
Featured
CIPD Festival of Work: Employers must invest more in skills as workforce pressures grow
Cheesewright argued that organisations face a combination of long-term workforce shortages and technological disruption that cannot be solved through recruitment alone.
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CIPD Festival of Work: AI already impacting entry-level jobs, warns CEO
Peter Cheese reflected on the major changes that have transformed work over the past 14 years, from the rise of smartphones and social media to hybrid working.
Risk Management
Employers move towards continuous workforce monitoring as fraud concerns grow
Employers are increasingly shifting from one-off pre-employment screening to continuous workforce monitoring, with new global research highlighting growing concerns around fraud, identity verification and workforce risk.
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Report challenges insurers to justify two-year HGV driver experience rule
A new report has called on fleet insurers to publish evidence supporting the two-year experience requirement that many newly qualified HGV drivers say prevents them securing employment.
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London Councils introduce recruitment platform for children’s homes workforce
Jobs in Children’s Homes brings together vacancies, career pathways, qualification routes, and the voices of professionals working in children’s homes.
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37% of UK businesses plan to hire in Q3 2026 – ManpowerGroup
49% of employers expect to increase staffing levels, 12% expect to reduce headcount, and 35% expect no change.
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Arriva creates new jobs with Canvey Island and Southend bus service
Michael Jennings said: “We’re thrilled to have launched the 1X which is already transforming travel connections for people in the local area."
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Multiverse opens Edinburgh tech hub
Multiverse will create 200 jobs over the next year across its Edinburgh and London offices.
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Permanent hiring falls at fastest pace in 10 months as employers turn to temporary staff
Permanent job placements declined at their fastest rate since July 2025 in May, while employers increased their use of temporary workers amid heightened economic uncertainty.
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Financial services firm Rosemount welcomes Cardiff Business School interns
Rosemount Financial Solutions has appointed two economics students from Cardiff Business School as part of its internship programme aimed at attracting new talent into financial services.