Unemployment

UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, driven by rising labour costs and escalating trade tensions

A 43-year-old with five degrees, including an MBA, and a Mensa membership, has applied for over 2,000 jobs without success, now driving for Uber to support his family amidst a struggling job market.

Women hold less than 20% of aviation roles globally due to cultural barriers, but industry leaders emphasize that now is the crucial time to change this and encourage more women to pursue aviation careers.

High job seeker turnout in Mumbai, India, raises concerns as unemployment climbs to 9.2%, with women and rural areas most affected.

The unprecedented rental crisis in Toronto is marked by soaring rent prices and exploitative practices like renting out shared living rooms and wardrobes.

Foxconn and Apple are refusing to hire married women in India, claiming that women have more responsibilities at home compared to their male counterparts.

Heyam Abdalrahman, a seasoned talent acquisition manager, shares a compelling story of how taking a chance on a persistent candidate led to a successful hire.

Miss J Earle lost an employment tribunal claim after she was fired for failing to say the name of her law firm.

By bridging the gap between Big Tech and finance, these recruiters are driving innovation and efficiency on Wall Street. This promises a tech-driven future for finance.

While there is still a difference in pay between the sexes in the US, there are also many cities with gender parity and a higher earning capacity for women.

Despite being told that her rejection was due to a lack of experience, Ash Putnam believes that employers judge candidates on their appearance.

Studies show that recruiters would extend a job offer after an interview in less than a month - measured at an average of 24 days.

Lauren Howard lets her employees schedule in their chosen days off and says they can do so, without reason.

Instead of relying on monthly wages and being trapped or exposed to a negative environment, the "f*ck you fund" supports workers by eliminating financial barriers.

Hostile leadership and unfairness in the workplace have been linked to sleep deprivation and a lack of motivation amongst workers.

While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.

The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.

The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.

The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.

New research from Mind has revealed the detrimental impact that soaring mortgage costs are having on people's mental health, as well as their finances.

A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.

Jobseekers remain optimistic about their job security and career progression prospects, according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.

For those who wish to seek rehabilitation and contribute to society, we must think about how the crime has affected their lives and how we can support them back into work.

Supporters of the idea say it could bring an end to poverty while simultaneously enhancing people's freedom.

New survey finds hordes of workers looking for new jobs as Christmas approaches.

A study by the University of Glasgow found that unemployed people had a mortality rate three times bigger than health and business professionals or teachers.

Any applicants would be informed they would be selling goods, such as cars or machinery, via online marketplaces – think eBay and Gumtree – on behalf of a fake firm.

And there are no restrictions on how to spend it.

Fear of unemployment as a result of mechanisation is not new. Our ancestors feared automation, too.