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Ruya Yonak
Ruya is a Content Executive at Totaljobs. She explains data-led research and insight about the UK labour market. She helps recruiters, employers and jobseekers learn more about hiring trends, important updates in the recruitment industry and topical issues impacting them.
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Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q2 2024
The Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index provides an in-depth first look at the latest recruitment trends in the UK, rounding up insights from 1,000 HR decision-makers. In this edition, we’re looking into the second quarter of 2024 and ahead to Q3, with additional insights on sustainability and green jobs.
Decoding Global Talent 2024: UK workers are open to reskilling to make the best out of GenAI
The second report in the Decoding Global Talent series by Totaljobs (as part of The Stepstone Group) and the Boston Consulting Group unveil the changing work preferences of workers in the age of generative AI (GenAI). Discover how UK workers compare to the rest of the world when it comes to confidence, adaptability to new technologies and openness to learn.
Decoding Global Talent 2024: Almost a quarter of workers worldwide are looking to move abroad for work
Totaljobs (as part of The Stepstone Group) and the Boston Consulting Group have partnered again for the Global Talent Survey – one of the largest workforce surveys in the world. Drawing insights from 150,000 workers in 188 countries, the first report Decoding Global Talent 2024: Dream Destinations & Mobility Trends in the series decodes international mobility trends of workers.
Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q1 2024
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index informs recruiters about the latest trends in the UK job market based on insights from 1,000 HR leaders. This edition looks at the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on how businesses are impacted by skills shortages and the measures they are taking to tackle them.
The salary conversation: How pay transparency can improve hiring and retention
2 in 5 HR leaders in the UK say that they often lose candidates because salary wasn’t discussed soon enough in the hiring process. With the majority (70%) of workers knowing how much they should be paid for a job, discover how salary transparency can improve hiring and retention.
UK industry salary and benefit trends for 2024
Based on 23 million job ads across 30 industries, new Totaljobs research reveals the latest salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2024. Download our Salary and Benefit guides to find out what candidates are looking for and how your compensation compares.
Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q4 2023
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index provides a quarterly view of the UK job market and the recruitment trends shaping it. This edition looks at the final quarter of 2023 and draws on insights from HR decision-makers to understand the key challenges businesses are facing and their priorities in 2024.
A breakdown of the Autumn Statement and what it means for the labour market
The Autumn Statement presents a look back on the previous year and ahead for the year to come. On Wednesday the 22nd, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced 2024 plans for the UK economy and reflected on changes made in 2023.
As inflation comes down, regular pay is increasing in real terms
The latest ‘experimental’ figures by the ONS continue to show an easing labour market, and inflation has come down to 4.6% which means real pay showed positive annual growth.
Case study: How employers are putting their family-friendly policies into practice
Totaljobs and the Fawcett Society’s report, ‘Paths to parenthood: Uplifting new mothers at work’, focuses on the experiences of new mothers transitioning back to work after maternity leave. Find out how to put your family-friendly policies into practice by taking inspiration from leading employers such as Aviva and the Lifetime Training Group.
ONS releases ‘experimental estimates’ for labour market ahead of interest rate decision
ONS released ‘experimental’ unemployment figures in October, due to low response rates to its Labour Force Survey (LFS). The new release shows that unemployment rate reached 4.2% and pay growth slowed down as employment levels continued to fall.
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Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of April 2025
The UK job market continues to evolve, shaped by economic shifts and employer hiring strategies. In this edition of the Hiring Trends Index, we analyse the key recruitment patterns of the first quarter of 2025 and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for Q2.
Win the race for Gen Z talent – and why pay transparency is key
Discover how to use pay transparency to attract and retain the Gen Z talent your business needs to succeed in our webinar on 14th May at 10:00am.
KPIs in recruiting: 11 tips for enhanced efficiency and an improved candidate experience
Discover 11 key recruitment KPIs that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience.
5 recruitment challenges and how to overcome them in 2025
Explore key recruitment obstacles and unlock proven strategies to secure top talent in a competitive market.
30 interview questions for successful hiring
You’ve written a job advert and drawn up a shortlist of candidates, but before you can go ahead with a job offer, you need to go through the interview process. We’re here to help by looking at interview questions to ask candidates for more efficient hiring.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
User guide: using the Totaljobs CV Database
Below is your step-by-step guide to using the Totaljobs CV Database, a tool which lets you take control of your hiring by easily searching for candidates.
Filter searches by skillset and location, see candidates’ application history, contact the best suited, and set up alerts to find others who fit the brief.
How to give interview feedback to candidates
Learn how to improve the candidate experience and your employer brand by giving unsuccessful applicants valuable insights and actionable feedback.
How to make a job offer to a candidate
Offering a job to a candidate is the final step of any successful recruitment process. Find out everything you need to know about job offers in our comprehensive guide.
Best questions to ask in an exit interview process
Discover key exit interview questions that can uncover valuable insights into the employee experience and aid future talent retention.
UK industry salary and benefit trends for 2025
Drawing from analysis of 17.4 million job ads across 23 industries, Totaljobs’ latest research reveals the pivotal salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2025. Download our comprehensive UK Salary Trends Report for essential insights into crafting competitive remuneration packages to support talent attraction and retention.
How to conduct a second interview
Learn how you can utilise second interviews to get an in-depth understanding of your remaining candidates and identify the best one for the role.
Creating a personal development plan for employees
By implementing clear and effective personal development plans, employers can effectively support their employees in reaching their career goals. Here’s how.
User guide: help creating your job ad
Below is your step-by-step guide to advertising a job on Totaljobs.
Before you get started, be sure that you have:
- Set up an account.
- Added a company logo.
- Decided on a job title.
- Written a job description.
- Defined the salary you want to offer.
How to identify unconscious gender bias in job adverts
With diversity and the gender-pay gap a key focus of many UK organisations, we have conducted extensive research into how the language of a job ad could impact on diversity.
Using previous academic research from The University of Waterloo and Duke University which outlined a series of male and female gender-coded words, we analysed 76,929 job adverts over a six week period to assess the frequency of gender-coded words in UK recruitment.
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How to conduct competency-based interviews
With findings candidates with the right skills a challenge for 67% of employers, there’s never been a better time to learn how to conduct competency-based interviews. This structured interview style assesses the skills and abilities a candidate can bring to the table, helping you to access a wider pool of talent, hire more objectively, and find the best person for the job.
UK wages play catch up with the inflation
The most recent ONS estimates of labour market data (13th June 2023) show that wage growth picked up in April 2023. This is set to make the Bank of England’s plans to halve inflation more difficult, making another raise in interest rates likely. The market is still tight; therefore, redundancies and unemployment in the UK remain low. Meanwhile, long-term sickness is at an all-time high.
The ROI of Relocation: Why investing in a strong relocation package pays off for employers
With 65% of UK workers open to relocating, employers can expand their talent pool by providing support with relocation costs.
AI vs. Human – Jobseekers think AI shouldn’t make hiring decisions
Workers from the UK, US and Germany think humans should make the final decision to hire, but still share the excitement about AI’s potential at work and in the recruitment process.
How to write an effective job advertisement that attracts top candidates
With 64% of recruiters citing finding candidates with the right skills among their top challenges, creating effective job adverts has never been more important.
5 ways employers can manage stress in the workplace
Uncover effective strategies for managing stress in the workplace and enhancing workforce wellbeing.
AI vs. Human – Who do jobseekers prefer to deal with in the recruitment process?
AI is rapidly going mainstream, and people are as excited as they are sceptical about its implications in the world of work and beyond. So, who is winning jobseekers’ hearts when it comes to hiring?
How to create a reward strategy that motivates staff
Learn how you can implement an employee reward strategy that increases motivation and engagement amongst your workforce.
How to conduct a salary review
Frequent salary reviews are vital to keeping employees engaged. Learn how to keep up with industry standards of pay and retain your top performers.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
How to reduce bias in interviews
Uncover the pitfalls of interviewer bias in hiring processes and learn proven strategies to cultivate fairer, more inclusive recruitment practices.
Notice periods: An essential guide for employers
With a third of workers looking for a fresh start this year, successfully managing notice periods is crucial. In this guide we’ll examine what employers need to know about the different types of notice periods, their legal obligations and fixed term contracts.
Students are the driving force behind the decrease in economic inactivity
The ONS released its latest estimates of labour market data (16th May 2023), showing a continuing increase in labour participation. This increase is largely driven by students – who are working part-time or looking for part-time employment – as well as self-employed workers. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed for over 12 months has been increasing.
How employers can bring entry level opportunities to more young people
According to our research, over half (54%) of HR leaders say it has become more difficult to hire for entry level roles in the last two years. Meanwhile, youth unemployment is on the rise, young people report lacking adequate career advice and face limited opportunities trying to enter the workforce. So, how can employers bring their entry level opportunities to more young people?
How employers can engage with young talent as the cost of living rises
The cost of living is hampering young people’s career prospects and looks set to deepen long-standing challenges employers have in reaching and attracting entry level talent.
The latest report from Totaljobs, in partnership with Career Ready, shows that due to the rising cost of living, school leavers are confronted with growing concerns around money which threatens their career aspirations. This is having a negative impact on social mobility, with financial factors disproportionately affecting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The report offers insight into young people’s limitations and employers’ expectations.
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Hiring people
Whether you’ve just started hiring people or you’re a recruiting pro; our free tips, advice and insight will help you adopt best practices and find the best people for the job.
Recruitment trends
Read the latest employment figures, with an in-depth focus on the UK skills shortage and how government legislation and employment law could affect your recruitment.
Recruiter resources
Whether it’s insight and advice from an in-depth report, or a step-by-step Totaljobs user guide, here you can find the resources you need to make recruitment easier.
Candidate attraction
What is employer branding? Your employer brand strategy is vitally important to make sure you can recruit the best people for your business.
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Interviewing
Improve your interviewing skills by learning the top questions to ask candidates, how to prepare for and conduct a great interview and how best to give interview feedback.
Managing people
What is employee engagement? Find out everything you need to know to develop company culture and successfully manage people at work. From staff retention tips to how human resources can improve productivity, support employee wellbeing, and embed diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Advertising a job
Find out how to advertise a job vacancy, with free examples and tips to help you get the best response from your job advert.
Human resources
What is human resources? HR is responsible for supporting employees with their mental and physical health and protecting all workers’ rights in the workplace. This covers everything from maternity and paternity leave to resolving workplace conflicts and disputes. In short, we offer tips to help you promote employee wellbeing and effectively manage a team.
Retention and development
Your staff retention strategy is fundamental to making sure you keep hold of the best people in your business. Find out what motivates people at work, how you can boost employee engagement, and use training, learning and development to upskill members of staff.