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Hiring demand amongst UK employers has dropped to a new low (+11%) according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, which captures quarterly hiring intentions from over 2,000 UK employers across sectors.

Survey of 1,000 US HR and recruiting leaders shows teams struggle to verify skills, assess culture fit, and find qualified candidates – with only 37% prepared for an AI-driven future

Only 10% of HR and L&D professionals are fully confident that their workforce has the skills needed to meet business goals over the next 12-24 months

As entry-level roles drop 29 percentage points since January 2024, Gen Z is building careers their own way: combining jobs, upskilling with AI, and demanding growth

Brightmine data reveals that men receive an average of 9.5% of their salary - and women just 6%

New research from health charity St John Ambulance shows that a lack of trained workplace first aiders is causing feelings of anxiety among employees.

The number of active job postings in the UK was up 3.4% in July 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) / Lightcast monthly Labour Market Tracker.

Eight quarters of stagnant pay growth coincide with steady decline in UK job vacancies

Totaljobs Research Reveals Impact of ‘Leavism’ Culture on UK Workforce

Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft’s London Finance Labour Market Trends report shows renewed momentum in the capital’s finance sector in 2025, with hiring volumes trending upward in response to policy clarity and improved business sentiment.

As A-level results day approaches this week, new research from global hiring platform, Indeed, finds that whether going to university or starting a job, young people feel optimistic about entering the workforce. 

Inefficient hiring is quietly undermining national productivity, with new research from Totaljobs showing the cost recruiter time, delayed decisions, and lost talent.

Despite nearly 70% running initiatives, fewer than 1 in 5 see meaningful engagement

With a lens on HR and Leadership Development (LD) professionals and leaders, the ‘How to Equip Your Leaders in an AI-Powered Era’ report unpacks the key leadership development priorities for UK organisations in 2025. 

New Robert Walters’ research links shrinking entry-level opportunities with growing talent bottlenecks