UmbrellaSure – a sub-brand of Qdos – have noted the publication of a policy paper immediately after the Budget sending a firm reminder to recruitment agencies and umbrella companies of the changes set to impact the umbrella industry in April 2026. The paper reiterates that on 6th April 2026, recruitment agencies will be responsible for ensuring that umbrella companies […]
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The latest UK Job Market Report by job matching platform Adzuna last month recorded UK vacancies falling to their lowest levels since 2021 – down –3.61 per cent month-on-month to below 796,385 and -7.36 per cent annually – as competition for jobs reached a four-year high, according to. Ahead of November’s Autumn Budget, businesses have stalled hiring plans, […]
Findings from Zellis suggests financial pressure is eroding the UK and Irish workforce, with 92 per cent of employees reporting financial stress in the past year. Launched today by Zellis, the UK and Ireland provider of HR, pay, workforce management (WFM), and benefits solutions, the Financial Wellbeing Report 2025 underlines the growing need for employers to treat financial wellbeing […]
Figures from YouGov have found that 53 per cent of Britons believe it is difficult to find a job, while only 31 per cent say it is easy. Despite signs of economic stabilisation, this persistent pessimism is influencing how employees approach career planning, while also reshaping recruitment tactics for employers. The sentiment appears to be even sharper among […]
Gi Group Staffing UK & Ireland has appointed a new Managing Director, promoting a senior leader who has served the business for more than a decade. Former Senior Operations Director Andy Carpenter steps into the role of Managing Director at the specialist HR and recruitment business, which through its parent company Gi Group Holding delivers […]
The Global Recruiter celebrates another highly successful year of recruitment, with winners and highly commended at the UK industry awards. As is traditional, The Global Recruiter UK Industry Awards, headline sponsored by Devyce, delivered the annual opportunity for the best of the recruitment industry to come together and celebrate its success over the past year. […]
A massive increase in employment scams, coupled with pre-festive season demands for extra staff in certain sectors, has prompted a new warning from industry experts. Leading online safety resource Get Safe Online has collaborated with Lloyds Banking Group and JobsAware – which provides help and advice on scams, mistreatment and unfair working practices – to […]
Data from HR data and insights provider Brightmine shows the UK’s median basic pay award has risen to 3.3 per cent in the latest quarter, shifting above the 3 per cent benchmark that has characterised most of 2025. This increase is driven by a series of public-sector agreements effective in August and September. While the headline figure […]
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and The Recruitment Network (TRN) have today announced a new alliance that gives the members of both organisations increased benefits. The enhanced offering for members of the two influential organisations will further raise standards, drive performance and create a stronger, more sustainable industry. The REC is the most authoritative […]
New data from Randstad has revealed that logistics hiring has rebounded sharply following a slowdown earlier this year, as companies gear up for Black Friday and the festive season. Worldwide, permanent job postings have risen 16 per cent year-on-year, from a low of 396,000 in June to 461,000 by September, recording steady month-on-month growth of […]
