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.
Totaljobs’ latest research found that 4 in 10 under-30s plan to job hunt this year with many seeking higher pay. As a result, employers need to come to salary discussions prepared for negotiations with young professionals.
Struggling with low-quality applications? You’re not alone. Less than 1 in 3 recruiters say they received high-quality applications for their most recent hire. Join us on 25th June at 11:30am and discover how to beat the downwards trend.
Discover the latest hiring trends and learn how to stay ahead in the current job market in our webinar on 28th May at 10:00am.
Discover 11 key recruitment KPIs that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience.
The Hiring Trends Index explores key UK labour market trends. In this edition, we unpack insights from late 2024 and delve into the application process, exploring why candidates drop out, how long they expect the process to take, and the rising demand for automated updates.
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.
Explore key recruitment obstacles and unlock proven strategies to secure top talent in a competitive market.
Attracting a diverse array of applicants is vital for creating a competitive and happy workplace. Here’s how to achieve this with inclusive job descriptions that also improve the quality of applications.
Discover how AI-powered ChatGPT can streamline the hiring process, automate tasks, and improve the candidate experience.
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index rounds up the latest quarterly insights from the UK labour market and provides a first look at what’s happening in recruitment. In this edition, we look at the third quarter of 2024 with additional insights on productivity in the workplace.
1 in 3 Gen Z workers worry about getting rejected for jobs due to their age. Our research highlights the ageism young workers face during their job search.
Skills shortages often leave employers exploring new techniques to meet their hiring needs. One stand-out option that has increased in popularity in recent years is returnships.
Discover the latest hiring trends and learn how to stay ahead in the current job market in our webinar on 28th May at 10:00am.
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.
Attracting the right candidates starts with writing job requirements that are clear, realistic, and appealing.
However, data from the latest Totaljobs research reveals that less than one in three recruiters receive high-quality applications for their most recent hire.
With hiring costs and competition for talent at record highs, getting your job requirements right is more important than ever.
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.
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.
Learn how to improve the candidate experience and your employer brand by giving unsuccessful applicants valuable insights and actionable feedback.
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.
With only 30% of recruiters receiving high quality applications for their most recent hire, what factors influence application quality and how can businesses improve it?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future — it’s already firmly part of the hiring process.
In 2025, AI tools are integrated across the recruitment journey, making hiring faster, more data-driven, and often more efficient. On average, recruiters estimate that 41% of applications have been enhanced by AI tools, from CV optimisation to automated assessments.
But while these innovations bring clear advantages, they also introduce new risks, especially around authenticity, fairness, and over-reliance on technology.
Struggling with low-quality applications? You’re not alone. Less than 1 in 3 recruiters say they received high-quality applications for their most recent hire. Join us on 25th June at 11:30am and discover how to beat the downwards trend.
In today’s competitive UK hiring market, the volume of applications is at an all-time high, but quality remains the biggest challenge. According to our latest research with over 624 recruiters and 1,009 jobseekers, only 30% of recruiters say they received high-quality applications during their most recent hiring process.
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.
By following our best practice guide you can increase the views, number of applications and relevancy of candidates that your job ad receives.
By implementing clear and effective personal development plans, employers can effectively support their employees in reaching their career goals. Here’s how.
Gardening leave offers unique benefits and challenges for both employers and employees. Discover how it works, when to use it, and key legal considerations to keep in mind.
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.
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.
With 65% of UK workers open to relocating, employers can expand their talent pool by providing support with relocation costs.
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.
With research from Totaljobs showing only 1 in 3 recruiters received high quality applications for their most recent hire, compelling job adverts are more important than ever.
Uncover effective strategies for managing stress in the workplace and enhancing workforce wellbeing.
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?
Learn how you can implement an employee reward strategy that increases motivation and engagement amongst your workforce.
Frequent salary reviews are vital to keeping employees engaged. Learn how to keep up with industry standards of pay and retain your top performers.
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.
Uncover the pitfalls of interviewer bias in hiring processes and learn proven strategies to cultivate fairer, more inclusive recruitment practices.
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.
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.
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?
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.