Recruitment News
Businesses missing out on neurodivergent talent due to ‘hiring bias’
UK businesses risk missing out on the skills of neurodivergent professionals due to hiring discrimination and a lack of interview accommodations, according to new research. The study by audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg took in account a survey from Zurich...
Employers and jobseekers grapple with ‘disconnect in the UK job market’
There is a disconnect in the UK job market, with 74 percent of employers reporting a lack of quality candidates as a key challenge while 64 percent of jobseekers say they are struggling to find suitable roles, according to reseach by global hiring platform Indeed. The...
Nearly two million Universal Credit claimants receive ‘no support’ seeking work
Around 1.8 million people on Universal Credit are not receiving support to find employment, according to new data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The number of claimants in the Limited Capability for Work Related Activity (LCWRA) category has nearly...
Company expands recruitment of veterans to address UK skills shortage
Schneider Electric is increasing its recruitment of former military personnel as part of efforts to tackle the UK’s skills gap in energy management and automation. The French multinational plans to more than double its intake through the Veterans Talent Programme in...
Career growth now top priority for UK tech professionals, report suggests
UK tech professionals are prioritising career advancement and skill development over salary when considering new roles, according to a new report. The findings, by recruitment firm Lorien, suggest that tech professionals are seeking long-term career prospects,...
UK employers ‘delay hiring decisions’ amid economic uncertainty
Employers in the UK are postponing major hiring and workforce decisions, with 42 percent planning no changes to their employee headcount in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. An additional 11 percent are...
How long is too long? Lengthy job applications cost employers talent
Employers struggling to find skilled workers may be driving candidates away with lengthy and complex application processes, according to a new report from Totaljobs. The Hiring Trends Index, which surveyed 1,000 UK hiring decision-makers and 3,000 workers, found that...
UK economy ‘set to lose £132.6m’ to inefficient recruitment processes
Large UK businesses could see at least £132.6 million in lost productivity in 2025 due to inefficient recruitment processes and unfilled vacancies, according to a new report. The study, conducted by PageGroup’s Enterprise Solutions team in partnership with the Centre...
UK labour market rebounds in January despite economic pressures
The UK labour market remained steady in early 2025 despite economic uncertainty, according to the latest data from Indeed. As of 14 February, UK job postings were 15 percent below their pre-pandemic baseline, maintaining levels similar to those seen before last...
Research reveals top concerns for UK job seekers
It is no mystery that job interviews can be stressful: the sense of anxiety that often comes with being under scrutiny - and the need to secure work - is something most job seekers struggle with. Recent research from SEFE, a specialist in energy trading employment,...
Recruitment Analysis
Jonathan Firth: getting onboarding right – how to make new hires stick
The first few days, weeks and months are crucial for a new employee joining a business. Done right, onboarding into a new organisation can be the foundation of long-term engagement, performance and retention. But, often, onboarding is treated as a checklist rather...
Lee Higgins: The rise of AI in recruitment – opportunity or risk?
We know that organisational bias remains a significant challenge within UK workplaces. Around 30% of employees in the UK have reported experiencing or witnessing bias during their careers, with gender bias leading the way, closely followed by ageism and racial bias....
Andrew Bud: The deepfake employee: is your workforce secure?
Remote hiring has become increasingly common in the digital, post-pandemic age. This brings many efficiencies but it also presents some challenges, one being the difficulty in verifying the identities of new workers. With many organisations now conducting virtual...
Jonathan Westley: Transforming HR: The power of digital identity verification for better employee experiences
Anyone working in HR has experienced this situation at some point in their career. You are in the process of hiring someone for a new role and you are in the final stages, when the cumbersome task of checking their details arrives. This means a large amount of...
Roger Bescoby: Pre-employment checks protect your business
The revelation last year of an unqualified psychiatrist deceiving the NHS for years with a falsified degree sent shockwaves through the industry, highlights Roger Bescoby. A glaring oversight, with potentially fatal consequences, the news once again shone a light on...
Tracy Stanton: Innovative hiring practices for in-demand roles
The talent landscape in the UK has become increasingly competitive, with skilled workers in high demand and traditional hiring methods no longer effective, says Tracy Stanton. This challenge is particularly evident in the prevalence of hard-to-fill positions. Recent...
JP Caffery: The “unexpected costs” in global agency management
Recruitment agencies are the cornerstone of talent sourcing for global organisations. However, managing existing or new agency relationships can be a complex and challenging part of the talent acquisition process, says JP Caffery. Given the sheer amount of resource...
Wouter Durville: Finance firms are using skills-based hiring strategies more than other industries
The days when resumes and cover letters were the keys to unlocking dream jobs are over, with both employees and employers now leaning on alternative recruitment methods, says Wouter Durville. 87 percent of employers in the finance sector are now using a skills-based...
Andrea Derler: How can strategic recruitment boost diversity?
It is widely recognised that a healthier balance of gender, race and ethnicity at work produces better outcomes for organisations. The past few years have been effective in showing us the possibilities of a redesigned workplace model, says Andrea Derler. Let’s take...
Amanda Childs: How can you increase employee retention?
As hybrid and remote working continue to rise in popularity, a healthy workplace culture is more important than ever, says Amanda Childs. When establishing a harmonious environment, business leaders should focus on building a magnetic workplace and drive sustainable...
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