81% of professionals take on extra duties without recognition – Robert Walters
Data showed that over half are now working longer hours, while only 16% have spoken to their managers about the extra work.
Fixed-term contract roles increase amid employment reforms – Robert Walters
The study from Robert Walters found a 52% year-on-year increase in professionals in fixed-term contract roles.
85% of managers say disengagement is damaging team productivity – Robert Walters
When asked how a disengaged colleague affected their performance, 60% of professionals said they would notice, and 21% said they would feel less motivated.
CFO tenure drops below three years as skills gap widens – Robert Walters
Research found the CFO talent gap widened due to shallow succession pools, changing demographics and shifting skills needs.
54% of women experience ‘promotion burnout’ due to workplace inequality – Robert Walters
Over four-fifths (81%) of women said they were at a disadvantage to male peers during promotion cycles.
40% of hiring managers overwhelmed by application volumes, data finds
Robert Walters found 44% of UK professionals said their time had been wasted, and 35% reported losing trust in hiring processes due to ghost job ads.
Robert Walters appoints James Milligan as global head of consultancy
Milligan will report directly to the global managing director of consultancy and EMEA outsourcing and will be responsible for driving the global strategy of Robert Walters Consultancy solutions.
‘Ghost’ job listings stalling UK job searches, survey finds
According to research by Robert Walters, 44% of professionals believed vacancies advertised without genuine intent to hire have stalled their job search.
Mangers face rising scrutiny over workplace decisions, research finds
The Robert Walters polling found 84% of managers felt their decisions were being examined more closely by colleagues than two years ago.
75% of employers cut hiring budgets in 2026 as ‘unicorn’ talent searches rise – Robert Walters
53% of employers are now holding out for so-called ‘unicorn’ professionals who fit every requirement on the job description.
64% of professionals rejected job offers after poor interviews – Robert Walters
Disorganised scheduling or unclear interview processes put off 37% of candidates, while 22% said a poor explanation of the role was an issue.
Most employers seek ‘unicorn’ hires amid tighter budgets – Robert Walters
58% said they were waiting for the ideal candidate, while just 17% were willing to train new recruits.
