Sector says job market has not been this difficult since the pandemic
FT1000 companies are using artificial intelligence to spot thieves and improve efficiency
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; Manchester’s science cluster formula; and a looming diversity backlash
Economic uncertainty holds back hiring, with Germany and France among worst affected
Stem headhunter’s stock down more than 25% as it warns profits will be sharply lower next year
Recruiter says ‘no immediate signs of improvement’ in its markets as it makes further job cuts
The Belfast-based entrepreneur talks about starting up, working hard — and a shortlived foray into politics
Shrinking workforces and need for new skills point to long-term bull market in talent
Recruiter latest to be hit as employers and job hunters defer decisions
UK recruitment group says half-year earnings are likely to come in below expectations after ‘difficult December’
The first FT-Statista ranking of UK recruitment agencies recommended by clients and peers. Plus: widening candidate pools using AI; the benefit of perks; yawning skills gaps; extending diversity beyond ethnicity
Agencies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and services
Agencies step up efforts to consider more than just mix of gender and ethnicity
Flexible working tops attractions for employees as companies seek low-cost ways to compete for talent
Digital platforms aim for more effective placements by tapping user data
High inflation, skills shortages and demand for flexible hours mean agencies are having to work harder to place candidates
Generative technology is helping agencies sift out the right human for the job in a tight talent market
Employers say the needs of industry are often evolving more quickly than education
Flexible working and skills-based hiring will improve gender equality and help companies to attract top talent
Groups profited after the pandemic peak, but now face a downturn
The FTSE 250 company joins rival PageGroup in reporting declining activity and UK profits
Caution about changing jobs and extended hiring times will mean a ‘significantly lower’ figure than expected
Elaborate scams are on the rise, putting candidates and reputable employers at risk
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UK recruitment company raises dividend but says China’s Covid restrictions hit productivity
