The future of remote work: retreat or permanent shift?
Indeed Hiring Lab data shows remote opportunities remain far above their pre-pandemic level, while work-life balance and wellbeing benefits are becoming more prominent in UK job adverts.
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Over half of shop workers now abused or attacked every week, Retail Trust finds
Retail Trust research finds 54% of shop workers now face abuse every week, prompting a UK-wide campaign urging shoppers to show greater kindness and respect.
Pay transparency is a win-win for the labour market, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says meaningful salary ranges can improve recruitment, but calls for any new pay-transparency requirements to be practical for employers and recruiters.
Best-paid UK industry still runs out of money a week before payday
New Careerminds UK research finds that nearly half of full-time workers run out of money before payday, while IT professionals are most likely to take on extra paid work despite being the survey’s best-paid group.
UK recruitment activity falls again as uncertainty and costs delay hiring decisions
Permanent placements and temporary billings both declined in October, while employers continued to pull back on vacancies, the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs shows.
Milburn review expected to urge paid jobs for disabled young people
The review of youth employment is expected to recommend flexible employment schemes, wage subsidies and enhanced skills support.
MetaDay launches AI recruitment team for small teams
The London-based platform says its AI recruiter finds, interviews and presents finalists while leaving the final hiring decision to the client.
The end of the blue-white collar divide?
New Top Employers Institute research challenges long-standing workforce boundaries as career paths cross between traditional blue- and white-collar work.
Tick-box attendance? One in four professionals would increase office attendance if given more purpose
New Robert Walters research shows return-to-office mandates may be missing the point.
APSCo Schweiz launches as professional staffing trade body expands into Switzerland
Launch at Microsoft’s offices in Zurich extends APSCo’s presence across the DACH region and gives Swiss recruitment firms access to thought leadership, local compliance and legal support and training.
Before HR buys AI: the questions to answer first
Most HR professionals say they can use ChatGPT for routine work. Far fewer say they can judge an AI tool before the company pays for it. Here is how to close that gap.
Recruitment Spotlight: Michelle Flynn on recruitment, health and The Balance Trick
Former recruitment business owner Michelle Flynn on the pace of the industry, health, coaching and her new book, The Balance Trick.
Fractional, freelance or offshore: how recruiters can scope a role when the client isn't sure it's permanent
A practical guide to helping clients choose between fractional leaders, freelancers and offshore staff when a brief is not yet a permanent role.
UK businesses face rise in workplace conflicts as culture and employee expectations shift
New Gallagher research finds that workplace disputes are becoming more frequent, costly and more likely to involve attempted legal action.
Jitterbit launches Catalyst Partner Program with margins of up to 40%
Jitterbit has launched a redesigned global partner programme, with published reseller margins, deal protection and new regional sales appointments.