News
Disabled older workers twice as likely to face discrimination, report finds
Centre for Ageing Better found 44% of disabled people aged 50 to 66 said they had experienced negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions.
Recruitment
News
UK businesses drive up salaries for compliance and cybersecurity roles amid rising threats
Robert Half research shows employers are paying steep salary premiums for risk, compliance and cybersecurity professionals, with demand set to rise further in 2026.
Education & Training
Hounslow Youth Council launches recruitment drive for young people
Samia Chaudhary said: “The HYC is a powerful example of what can happen when we listen to young voices and empower them to deliver."
News
78% of Gen Z would join employers that prioritise mental health, research finds
Research by CERIPH and ERIC found 49% said they preferred a hybrid work model.
Recruitment & HR
NHBC launches 30 trainee roles to address house building skills shortage
The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.
News
Growing demand sees HETA send record cohort to employers
82 apprentices, including electricians, engineers, process operators, fitters and welders, have completed their first year and moved into industry placements.
Recruitment & HR
Grassroots Recruitment launches Hiring Insights Reports to improve hiring decisions
These reports use live data and Grassroots’ sector knowledge to give employers a clearer picture of the local recruitment market.
Recruitment & HR
Contract recruitment rises year-on-year as firms favour flexible hiring
APSCo’s latest Hiring Trends report shows contract roles up 11% in August compared to 2024, despite a seasonal slowdown in permanent hiring.
Recruitment & HR
UK records sharp decline in hiring plans – ManpowerGroup
The UK recorded the sharpest drop in planned hiring globally, down 17 percentage points year-on-year and 8 points on the quarter.
Recruitment & HR
Candidate numbers rise as hiring slows, research reveals
KPMG and REC data showed that permanent and temporary staff availability increased sharply, mostly due to redundancies and fewer job opportunities.
Featured
Defence dividend delivers £1.4bn investment and thousands of UK jobs
More than 1,700 new jobs are being created across the UK as the defence sector secures record levels of foreign investment.
Opinion
Major financial reporting changes will reshape recruitment sector
Rick Dunkley, partner at Saffery LLP, discusses how FRS 102 changes will reshape revenue and lease reporting for recruitment firms.