UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%

Labour market | UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%

New figures from the ONS have revealed that the unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February. These job figures have been branded as “the most positive set” as they spur hopes that...
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Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

REVEALED | Messy rooms & 'missing trousers' among biggest video interview faux pas

New research from BT Skills has uncovered the biggest video interview faux pas - some of which could well be costing jobseekers their role...
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HR roles fell by 38% year-on-year in 2020

Employment | HR roles fell by 38% year-on-year in 2020

'It's no surprise that demand for HR professionals reduced last year as the pandemic took hold, however, our data suggests that by the end of the year...
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Levy has 'failed on all measures', CIPD says

Apprenticeships | Levy has 'failed on all measures', CIPD says

Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, said: 'On all key measures the Apprenticeship Levy has failed and is even acting to constrain firms' investment...
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How HR can ace virtual onboarding

‘Preparation is key’ | How HR can ace virtual onboarding

When onboarding a newly hired staff member into the business, it is crucial that employers and HR cultivate a good experience. HR Grapevine looks at how...
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CPO on what an 'economy rebound' means for HR

Jobs | CPO on what an 'economy rebound' means for HR

Jewell Parkinson, Chief People Officer at iCIMS, told HR Grapevine: 'The latest jobs reports and unemployment rates have been lackluster, but I am confident...
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Candidate posted fake job ad to get cover letter inspiration

'Unusual' | Candidate posted fake job ad to get cover letter inspiration

After struggling to write a cover letter when she was younger, Nisa Tee said that she created a fake job advert on Gumtree to find 'the best cover l...
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Lady Gaga & Michael Jordan cited in strange job rejection email

'Ill-timed' | Lady Gaga & Michael Jordan cited in strange job rejection email

A job candidate has received a rejection email from a potential employer which cited a list of famous people who had experienced career setbacks before...
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Job candidates disclose shocking hiring experiences

REVEALED | Job candidates disclose shocking hiring experiences

From a job advert requiring the successful candidate to be 'good looking', to a recruiter saying that only people currently in work would be considered...
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Aldi offers to help Arcadia & Debenhams talent

'We're here for you' | Aldi offers to help Arcadia & Debenhams talent

To offer support to workers affected by the Arcadia and Debenhams collapse, supermarket chain Aldi is encouraging…
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HR roles among best jobs in the UK for 2021

Glassdoor rankings | HR roles among best jobs in the UK for 2021

New research from Glassdoor has uncovered the best jobs in the UK for 2021 with several HR roles making the list. HR Manager and HR Business Partner...
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