The ‘Clean Power Army’ will create thousands of jobs
As part of the Government’s plan to boost growth and get Britain working, young people will be trained for thousands of green jobs and apprenticeships required to deliver clean energy by 2030. Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, told the industry, trade unions and government that the government would work with them to create a “clean […]
UK hiring trends: better candidate experience and the rise of AI
In-house talent teams are seeking to improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and exploring the potential of automation and AI in recruitment, according to new research. The 9th Annual UK Candidate Attraction Report from talent acquisition platform Eploy, based on feedback from over 700 recruitment professionals, provides insight into the UK’s hiring trends – […]
Five of the five flexible work requests have been denied in one year
Since the introduction of new rights a year ago a fifth of employees had their request for flexible working denied. Nearly a third were due to employer’s fears over productivity. Phoenix Group research shows that 21% of employees have requested flexible work since April 2024 , when the Flexible Working Act was passed. The same […]
Quangos shut down as part of government efficiency drive
The prime minister is aiming to reduce ‘waste in the civil service’ by closing down dozens of government quangos. Pat McFadden is reportedly drafting legislation to shut down quangos, including the Migration Advisory Council, in one act of parliament. The “world’s biggest quango”, NHS England, was shut down last month and NHS operations were brought […]
Part-time lecturer treated less favourably
A London employment tribunal found that part-time lecturers at the Capital City College were treated more favourably than their full-time counterparts. She was a lecturer in English for Speakers of Other Languages at the college between 1989 and 2016, when she lost her job. She enrolled in a two-year early years teacher-training course at University […]
UK hiring struggles 2025: More than half of professionals are looking for new jobs amid stagnant salaries
UK hiring struggle in 2025: More than half of professionals are looking for new jobs amid stagnant salaries In 2025, the British job market will face increasing challenges. More than half of professionals are actively looking for new jobs and employers struggle to attract top talent because of concerns about salary and benefits. Morgan McKinley […]
HR ‘under pressure’ over rising costs and workforce strain
This has been a challenging start to 2025 for HR professionals across the UK, who are under pressure from economic forces, skills shortages and government policy, new research shows. A survey from elementsuite, part of HR and payroll software company Zellis, reveals that more than 80 percent of respondents say recent National Insurance changes have […]
IT Recruitment in London – Trends & Tips to Hiring Success
London is a dynamic market where the demand for tech talent is growing. The city is one of Europe’s most important digital hubs and offers many opportunities to both businesses and job seekers. Whether your company is a new startup or a well-established enterprise, London IT recruitment plays a vital role in determining its long-term […]
Home Office exposes employers’ costly rights to work mistakes
In the midst of a Home Office crackdown against illegal working practices, they have published an independent study on employers’ awareness about correct right-to-work checks. Alexander Finch, Senior Associate at Vanessa Ganguin immigration law examines the common yet costly mistakes revealed by the survey The results of the survey that was commissioned by the Home […]
Due to the NI increase, half of companies have cut back on their hiring.
Nearly half of UK firms are cutting back on hiring in response to an increase in employer’s national insurance contributions. Yesterday (6 April), the national security contributions of employers increased from 13.8% to 15% and the threshold salary that they can be paid decreased from PS9100 to PS5,000. According to a survey conducted by Reed, […]