Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 20:59
Responding to government research on the impact of Tax-Free Childcare on the labour market participation of working parents, published today, Shazia Ejaz, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Director of Campaigns, said:
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 20:39
Recent analysis shows that only 5% of new jobs are fully remote, despite thousands of Brits searching for remote-based roles amid growing pressure to return to the office.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 20:29
The UK finance sector exceeded expectations in 2025, with professional vacancies rising 13% according to the latest Year in Review: Finance Labour Market Trends Report by Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft. This growth occurred despite inflationary pressures and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 19:59
Over the last few years, hiring has evolved more rapidly than almost any other aspect of business. Remote work opened the door to a truly global talent pool, and companies that once hired within a single city are now collaborating with teams spread across several continents.