Recruitment & retention

Number of searches for Christmas jobs increase by nearly a third on this time last year, as businesses ramp up seasonal hiring.

The amount of time after which a conviction is spent for the purposes of a job application has been significantly reduced.

Three in five young people are finding it increasingly difficult to get a new job without a connection, according to research.

New UK graduates are facing a tough jobs market, with annual graduate roles down -32.13% in September 2023.

More than half of UK employees were not invited to a formal exit interview when resigning from their last job role, new research has shown.

The flagship civil service recruitment programme has exceeded its target of 50% of graduates with a STEM qualification.

How can HR improve productivity in their organisation? Seasoned HR professional Dr Hugh Billot says we need to go back to basics.

Unemployment and economic inactivity has increased, according to new 'experimental' figures from the ONS.

Employers need to create a culture of continuous learning and give teams opportunities to advance their skills, finds report.

Education secretary Gillian Keegan wants talks with unions over a minimum service agreement; unions have reacted angrily.

New look modernises the famous redcoat uniform with new materials, as Butlin's aims to modernise and broaden its appeal.

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Nick Kemsley examines the talent lifecycle and looks at how talent management needs to adapt to the era of career consumerism.

Over half of respondents to the CQC’s survey of adult social care providers in England said they were having challenges recruiting new staff and 31% said they were having challenges in retaining them.

Organisations are adapting their learning methods to better suit Gen Z, with some choosing to use more gamification, a survey has found.