Scotland’s public sector workforce and pay grow faster than rest of UK, research reveals
Public sector employment in Scotland has increased by 56,000 since 2017.
Small firms call for £3,000 incentive to help hire new talent
Among small firms that already employed apprentices, 73% said the increased financial support could enable them to hire more in the future.
Adecco group partners with Bullhorn to drive AI-powered recruitment innovation
The Adecco Group has announced today that it has strengthened its partnership with Bullhorn for the recruitment industry.
Two-thirds of brokers face challenges in attracting younger talent
New research shows 64% of brokers struggle to recruit younger talent, with half citing a lack of applications as a key issue.
Blackburn to host free three-day recruitment event in February 2025
A free recruitment event in Blackburn this February will connect job seekers with employers, workshops, and career advice to help secure meaningful opportunities.
Recruitment sector must play key role in government’s AI action plan, says APSCo
Shazia Imtiaz, general counsel at APSCo, welcomed several aspects of the plan, including the creation of AI Growth Zones and research into skills gaps.
Hays reports 12% drop in net fees but remains focused on long-term structural improvements
Hays Group reported a 12% drop in group net fees year-on-year for Q2 FY25, with perm fees declining by 19% and temp fees by 7%.
Job postings in the UK return to pre-pandemic levels, reports REC
The latest REC and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker reveals that active job postings in December 2024 returned to pre-pandemic levels at 1.41 million.
Majority of UK workers fear burnout in 2025 amid rising costs and resource cuts
Nearly two-thirds of UK workers are concerned about burnout this year as businesses cut back on resources to manage growing employment costs, according to Robert Half's latest survey.
Cautious optimism for 2025 despite financial services face hiring slowdown
Morgan McKinley’s latest data shows a significant decline in job availability in London’s financial services sector, but forecasts resilient wage growth and modest GDP recovery in 2025.
Reconomy commits to diversity by signing Race at Work Charter
Reconomy has signed the Race at Work Charter, committing to improve equal opportunities for ethnically diverse employees across its global operations.
Sousou and Ridgeway form RS Global Partners in strategic search partnership
Sousou Partners and Ridgeway Partners have announced a strategic partnership to form RS Global Partners, enhancing their global reach and sector expertise.
