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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Admiral Taverns launches new portal to simplify pub recruitment
Admiral Taverns has launched a new recruitment portal aimed at making it easier for applicants to find and take on pubs across the UK.
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UK jobs market ends 2024 with weakening demand and rising staff availability
December’s KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs highlighted a further decline in permanent placements amid cost concerns following the Government’s recent Budget, although pay for high-quality candidates continued to rise.
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Lufthansa Group plans for 10,000 hires in 2025
The Lufthansa Group has set itself the goal of recruiting around 10,000 colleagues in a wide range of professions for the new year 2025.
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Elon Musk launches DOGE recruitment drive, calls for ‘highly committed individuals’
DOGE is recruiting for a number of positions, despite stating that they were only looking for individuals willing to work extensive hours.
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Government must put staff challenges at forefront of NHS change, experts warn
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “NHS workers are on their knees struggling to cope with current demands, which are at an all-time high."
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Adjacency Recruitment Group merges with London-based Grays to strengthen executive search offering
Cheltenham’s Adjacency Recruitment Group has merged with London-based Grays Search & Selection, rebranding its senior headhunting arm as Adjacency Executive Search.
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Bet365 boss takes 43% pay cut as employee numbers swell
The firm grew from 7,177 employees to 8,673 in the 53 weeks to 30th March 2024.