Post Office scandal police probe to draw in employees, lawyers and civil servants
Employees feel unprepared and uninformed for future, says survey
More than 8 out of 10 employees feel unprepared for work challenges in 2025, according to a global survey by Skillsoft.
Extra background checks could trigger more discrimination claims
An increase in background checks carried out in response to new day-one employment rights could lead to more discrimination cases
UK attrition rates to increase in 2025 as one in four plan to quit
One in four workers plan to quit their jobs in 2025 according to predicted attrition data from 10 million UK employees.
Number of women on boards increases again in 2024
The number of women on boards of the UK’s top 150 companies continues to rise, from 40% in 2023 to 43% in 2024.
Government to recruit tech workers to ‘test and learn’ solutions
The government plans to recruit start-up workers from the tech industry to embed a more innovative culture and help it run more efficiently.
Flush away recruitment problems – just don’t waste work time
Recruiters make pioneering use of toilet paper while a nicotine pouch company from Scandinavia tells us Brits to stop drinking so much tea at work.
Retention of staff
UK attrition rates to increase in 2025 as one in four plan to quit
One in four workers plan to quit their jobs in 2025 according to predicted attrition data from 10 million UK employees.
Sick workers without job flexibility four times more likely to leave
Research shows people without flexibility in their jobs are four times more likely to leave work following a decline in health.
Race, age and mental health influence decision to leave NHS
NHS workers who suffer from poor mental health, are over 50 or are from a minority ethnic background are more likely to be considering leaving.
Online recruitment
Post Office scandal police probe to draw in employees, lawyers and civil servants
One hundred police officers are now working on a criminal investigation of current and past Post Office employees, civil servants and lawyers.
10,000-plus civil service jobs to go in cost-cutting drive
At least 10,000 civil service jobs could be axed under government plans to cut costs by 5% across all departments.
Employees feel unprepared and uninformed for future, says survey
More than 8 out of 10 employees feel unprepared for work challenges in 2025, according to a global survey by Skillsoft.
Employer branding
The RAD Awards 2025 shortlist unveiled
The shortlist for the RAD Awards 2025, the annual celebration of the best employer branding and recruitment marketing, has been announced.
The making of a meaningful employer brand (webinar)
ON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar looking at how recruitment marketing agencies and employers work together to create more meaningful impact.
RAD Awards 2025: Final entry deadline this Friday
The RAD Awards 2025 are now open for entries, showcasing the very best in employer branding and recruitment communications.