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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

Research conducted in the wake of the UK National Insurance (NI) hike in April 2025 shows a missed opportunity for employees to minimise NI, boosting take-home pay and pension contributions at a time when personal finances are stretched and many are under-saving for retirement

This significant mismatch between employer and employee expectations suggests an urgent need for businesses to re-evaluate their working arrangements.

In a survey of 302 senior HR professionals, nearly all (98%) have had new strategic responsibilities added to their workload in the past 12 months, with mental health support (57%) and AI employee usage policies (56%) topping the list.

The UK’s labour market in 2025 is at a crossroads. While more people than ever are actively searching for remote and flexible work, employers appear to be pulling back.