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As the new year approaches, more than one in ten workers (11%) are currently seeking a new job. This is a marked increase compared to the 8% reported by Totaljobs at the same time two years ago, highlighting a gradual return to the January jobs rush.

Managers’ skillsets are a key determining factor in their workers’ career success, according to a new study* by STEM specialists SThree.

SMEs focus on reviewing benefits, especially the potential inclusion of preventative health and wellbeing solutions, is particularly timely.

CIPD highlights need to boost opportunities for young people to earn and learn, as new data shows just 6% of 16-24-year-olds are studying for an apprenticeship

A majority of UK business leaders (85%) feel that their productivity efforts are being held back, according to research from Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence.

The 2024 ‘temperature check’ of the UK market reveals that diversity gaps in the sector are narrowing and young tech talent are noticing the improvements.

3R Strategy uncovers global salary trends and data insights from organisations across 40+ countries and 20+ industries in a new report

96% of respondents reported that their companies do not have cancer specific policies and only 18% reported collecting data on the number of employees with a cancer diagnosis.

Brightmine’s 2025 Pay Forecast Highlights Business Performance and Affordability as Main Factors to Negatively UK Impact Pay Awards Next Year

The latest employment figures from Morgan McKinley suggest that the number of job openings in the City’s Financial Services rose by 7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter and fell 17% compared to the corresponding period last year.

There were 666,542 new job postings in September 2024, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.

Job seekers looking to boost their income with seasonal work may find it harder to secure roles this year, according to new research from the hiring platform, Indeed.

A new study1 into salary transparency in the UK job market reveals many businesses are still reluctant to disclose how much they pay employees and prospective employees.

"English not required" is explicitly stated in almost 3% (2.8%) of job postings, with the share of no language requirements highest in lower-paid jobs in Cleaning and sanitation (7.9%), Driving (7.6%), and Beauty and wellness (6.6%).

The UK stands out among G8 countries due to its political stability, with the government expected to remain in power for the next five years.