Early careers

- 23 Oct 2026
Employers need confidence to hire, not simply incentives, Clevry says
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, talent specialist Clevry is calling for measures that reduce the perceived risk of hiring and help employers recognise potential...
- 16 Oct 2026
Leeds is becoming a magnet for national talent, but keeping young workers is the next test, Employment Hero finds
Employment Hero research finds Leeds is attracting talent and growing small-business employment, but must improve early-career retention.
- 05 Oct 2026
Work experience and DBS checks: what employers need to establish before a placement
Jack Mellor, CEO of Personnel Checks, explains why a pupil’s age, planned activities and supervision arrangements should guide employers’ approach to DBS...
- 02 Oct 2026
Cutting graduate hiring for AI risks future leadership pipeline, CEMS warns
A new CEMS report argues that employers should redesign entry-level work around AI while preserving the experience through which future leaders develop judgement...
- 01 Oct 2026
£2,000 apprenticeship hiring payment opens for non-levy employers in England
A new hiring payment supports eligible 16–24-year-old apprentices, with Cambridge Marketing College urging employers to use apprenticeships to develop practical...
- 29 Sep 2026
Half of entry-level candidates want full-time office work, but just 26% of senior staff agree
CV-Library research reveals a gap in workplace preferences, with entry-level jobseekers more likely to want office-based roles and senior candidates favouring...