Disabled people feel they experience more barriers in employment and career progression than people without disabilities, according to new research published by Business Disability Forum. Based on an Opinium poll of 1,073 disabled adults in the UK, the research shows that: Almost half (47 per cent) of disabled people in work or looking for work […]
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The latest Hiring Trends report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), produced in partnership with Bullhorn, reveals contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty. The data shows that permanent hiring activity softened slightly in November, likely influenced by the unease around the Chancellor’s Budget. New permanent jobs […]
Healthcare recruitment agency Nurseplus is marking its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to supporting its workforce and its local communities with the launch of a new community kindness initiative. Nurseplus began its journey in 2005 with a single branch in Ashford. Today, it has evolved into a nationwide network of 50 branches, supporting communities across the […]
Research from cloud accounting provider illicit has found the majority of finance leaders feel AI could eventually be a threat to senior finance roles, including their own. The survey took place among 250 UK-based mid-market finance leaders on their AI readiness, usage and concerns. Over half (51 per cent) feel AI is already a threat […]
Global recruitment specialist i-Pharm Consulting Group Ltd has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure. This significant milestone follows a year of strategic investment for the business, including the acquisitions of Parallel Consulting and Apollo Solutions, expanding the group’s capabilities across Life Sciences, Technology & Corporate Governance. Under the new EOT structure, a majority stake in the […]
Figures from the REC suggest the recruitment sector contributes £40 billion to the UK economy. This figures stands despite economic uncertainty and a lack of bold growth strategies from successive governments which the organisation says is squeezing the job market. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s latest Recruitment Industry Status Report (RISR) says suggests that since […]
Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed died on Tuesday 2nd December, 2025. In Reed he created one of the largest companies in the UK with the first Reed office opening in 1960 with £75 growing into a business with an annual turnover of over £1 billion. Neil Carberry, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive […]
A global study from candidate screening platform Willo has found the traditional CV is losing its grip on hiring decisions with just four-in-ten employers now rating them among the most reliable indicators of talent. The Hiring Trends Report 2026, published by Glasgow-founded global recruitment technology firm Willo shows that while CVs remain the starting point for most […]
Research from European HR software provider, Personio, has shown that just 44 per cent of UK workers are currently in what they consider their “dream job”. For the majority, there’s still a gap between where they are and where they want to be. The 2025 Workforce Pulse Report shows that the definition of a “dream job” is evolving. Traditionally, a […]
Zitko Group has appointed James Strickland as Non-Executive Director. Strickland brings a strong track record in recruitment M&A, strategic growth, and board-level advisory having worked with a range of high-performing organisations. He is widely respected for helping niche engineering talent businesses scale with clarity, strong governance, and cultural alignment. His appointment comes at a pivotal […]
