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Majority of workers say job hunting is difficult – YouGov
Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.
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Automation could mark “the beginning of the end for the CV”, recruitment expert says
Research from La Fosse revealed that the CV is losing relevance as employers turn to tools that assess skills, behaviours and potential.
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Hundreds of UK firms join crime-cutting jobs plan for prison leavers
The initiative, linked to the Government’s Plan for Change, brings new employers alongside established partners such as Greggs, Iceland and Kier.
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Tribepad launches new AI hiring tool
The company said the tool has been designed to help organisations hire “smarter, faster, and more fairly” amid rising application volumes and declining trust in recruitment processes.
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Gen Z jobseekers prioritise purpose and brand reputation over pay, study finds
The study, conducted by Data Science Engineer Mohammad Hamad at targetjobs, compared performance data from hundreds of thousands of listings between 2024 and 2025.
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CNC recruitment campaign shortlisted for national award
The 'Relocate to Dounreay' campaign, created with branding agency Penna, is a finalist in the Creative Idea category at the RAD Awards.
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Government partners with The King’s Trust and Idris Elba to unlock creative careers
The funding will support a further 400 young people aged 16 to 30 who are not in education, employment or training, or who face barriers accessing work in the creative sector.
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Growing talent from within: Why internal progression is a smart investment for your business
Jeremy Duncombe, managing director of Accord Mortgages, discusses the merits of hiring internally to support business growth.
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Skills-first hiring still lags despite industry support, research finds
According to research from Robert Walters Outsourcing, more than half (52%) of talent acquisition leaders cited skills gaps and shortages as a key challenge.
Education & Training
NI Infrastructure Minister welcomes launch of recruitment campaign for planners
The scheme will let recruits work while studying for a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in planning.
Education & Training
GTR launches 2026 recruitment drive for apprentice engineers
The apprenticeship is open to anyone aged 16 and above with Level 4 or higher in GCSE English, Maths and Science.
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Logistics hub to bring 300 new jobs to Little Hulton
Councillor Teresa Pepper, Lead Member for Skills and Work and Business Support at Salford City Council, said: “Bolt330 will generate fantastic employment opportunities for people in Little Hulton and the surrounding area."