Manchester workers value career development over pay – Robert Half
Financial and well-being support were in high demand among workers, with mental health support, meal vouchers and commuting discounts topping the wish list.
Over half of employees would switch jobs for better wellbeing support – Robert Half
48% placed the same importance on stress reduction programmes, but a third of businesses did not offer any stress reduction support.
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.
AI, transformation and sustainability fuel rise of new C-suite roles but skills gap concerns remain
Robert Half research finds demand growing for chief AI, technology transformation and sustainability officers, but businesses worry about finding the right talent.
UK firms warned of ‘blind spot’ in succession planning as leadership shortages loom
New research from Robert Half warns that UK businesses risk instability by failing to strengthen succession planning despite concerns over future leadership shortages.
C-suite leaders face critical skills gap ahead of 2035, says Robert Half
Robert Half warns UK firms are unprepared for future leadership demands, with resilience, innovation and AI expertise set to define success.
Finance employers turn to interim staff as skills shortages and economic uncertainty bite
Robert Half data reveals 80% of F&A employers plan interim hires in 2025 amid rising concerns over talent shortages and economic volatility.
Employers risk staff burnout as rising employment costs drive tougher performance demands
Robert Half warns that rising National Insurance and wage costs are leading employers to increase pressure on staff, risking widespread burnout.
Growing demand for sabbaticals as UK workers seek relief from burnout, says Robert Half
New research from Robert Half reveals 42% of UK employees want sabbaticals in 2025, as concern about burnout and workload pressures rises.
AI could exacerbate gender divide in the workplace, says Robert Half
In the firm’s Candidate Sentiment Survey, more than a third (38%) of men revealed plans to develop their AI knowledge this year, while just 27% of women intend to do so.
Robert Half warns ESG apathy risks weakening employer brand
New data shows nearly half of UK workers care more about environmental impact than they did three years ago, with most sceptical of corporate ESG commitments.
Worker confidence decline a stabilisation, not a crisis – Robert Half
The latest iteration of its Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) revealed that the JCI had fallen to its lowest level since Q1 2023.
