Latest UK Employment News

AAT is calling for clearer careers guidance after research found many people leave school without enough information about their post-school options.

Testgrid has launched a hiring intelligence platform that brings assessments, workflow and reporting into one system while keeping people responsible for hiring decisions.

New protections from 30 October will require employers to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment of staff by customers, clients and other third parties.

Safehire.ai, HCR Law and JEM Business Consulting brought together leaders from 42 schools for practical sessions on AI, cyber security, safer recruitment and school policy.

Career Connections Canada founder Zag Dutton explains why specialist recruitment firms need to demonstrate their assessment, search and follow-up approach — not simply claim a niche.

Employers risk losing candidates before the hiring process begins, as proposed pay-transparency rules increase pressure to reveal salaries upfront.

Ingenious Growth founder Chris Thomason explains why organisations need to protect time for deeper thought, and what this means as AI reshapes work.

A new analysis highlights sustained recruitment pressure in Germany’s skilled trades, where plumbing and heating vacancies have around 1.1 registered job seekers per role.

New research from Breathe HR highlights growing pressure on UK HR teams, from increased compliance demands to decisions made outside formal systems.

London professional finance vacancies fell 30% between July and September as employers raised the bar for new hires, Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor finds.

STARK Building Materials UK has launched a careers website to help school leavers, career changers and returners explore roles and development routes across the sector.

A Dayshape study of 400 senior leaders finds that capacity constraints still cause professional services firms to miss, delay or turn down client work.

The Fair Work Agency, new tribunal time limits and a tougher duty to prevent harassment mean recruitment agencies need their records, terms and payroll chains in order. Azmat Mohammed, Director-General of the British Institute of Recruiters, sets out where to start.

Longer tribunal claim windows and stronger harassment duties put workforce records and supply-chain arrangements under scrutiny, according to Magnit Global.

Jo Kansagra, Head of People at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days, explains why flexible benefits and an open workplace culture should support employees throughout the year.