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December 8, 2025
Demand for staff and placements continued to fall in November, with permanent hiring seeing another marked decline. Candidate availability rose sharply due to redundancies and fewer vacancies. Overall, uncertainty around the Budget and wider economic pressures kept the labour market subdued and employers cautious. Click on the link below to find all the latest recruitment […]
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December 7, 2025
This article explores the UK employment outlook for 2026, highlighting key job market trends and how jobseekers can adapt to changes driven by AI, shifting employer expectations and evolving recruitment practices. Some sectors are expected to recover as confidence returns in 2026. AI will continue to reshape roles, but human oversight remains essential. Soft skills […]
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December 1, 2025
This article helps you recognise when you may be ready to take the next step in your career by encouraging reflection, planning, and alignment with long-term goals and personal values. Assess what is motivating your desire for change. Reflect on achievements in your current role. Plan your next move rather than rushing into change. Consider […]
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November 19, 2025
Key Takeaways Garden leave is often used during redundancy to protect company interests while allowing employees to receive full pay and benefits during their notice period. Understanding your rights and obligations during this time is essential. Redundancy occurs when a role no longer exists, often due to cost-cutting or restructuring. Garden leave keeps employees under […]
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November 15, 2025
Key Takeaways Voluntary and compulsory redundancy are two different routes employers may take when reducing staff. Knowing the distinction helps you understand your rights, make informed choices, and plan your next steps confidently. Voluntary redundancy allows employees to choose to leave, often with a financial package. Compulsory redundancy is when an employer decides which roles […]
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November 14, 2025
Temporary billings have risen for the first time in 16 months, signalling a slight improvement in hiring confidence. Meanwhile, permanent placements continue to decline, though at a slower pace, as economic uncertainty keeps employers cautious. Click on the link below to find all the latest recruitment stats, data, and survey results from KPMG and REC. […]
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November 12, 2025
Key Takeaways Redundancy occurs when an employer needs to reduce the workforce due to changing business needs, cost-cutting, or restructuring. Understanding your rights ensures you’re treated fairly and compensated properly. Redundancy is about role elimination, not performance. Employees are legally protected under UK employment law. Both voluntary and compulsory redundancies can occur. Eligible employees receive […]
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