Unemployment

Labour's new jobs guarantee promises paid placements for young people out of work for 18 months. But experts warn it could repeat past mistakes if it relies on sanctions rather than support. And, policy must focus on skills, confidence and real opportunity to work.

Carson Beale Oct 15, 2025

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

Robin Williams Jun 03, 2025

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.

Andrea Tode Oct 24, 2024

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.

Danielle Summer Aug 27, 2024

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

Vinay Patel Jul 18, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Jul 15, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Jun 27, 2024

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.

Danielle Summer Jun 06, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Jun 04, 2024

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.

Danielle Summer May 28, 2024

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.

Danielle Summer May 21, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Apr 29, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Apr 09, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Apr 02, 2024

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.

Danielle Summer Apr 01, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Mar 27, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Mar 15, 2024

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

Danielle Summer Mar 06, 2024

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.

Pragati Singh Feb 07, 2024

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.

Pratiti Nath Oct 03, 2023

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.

Taylor J. Mustafa Aug 09, 2023

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

Taylor J. Mustafa Aug 03, 2023

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.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jul 26, 2023

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

Callum Conway-Shaw Mar 20, 2023

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.

James Reed Nov 07, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Feb 15, 2018

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

Staff Reporter Nov 14, 2017

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.

Claire Toureille Oct 24, 2017

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.

Jason Murdock Oct 24, 2017

And there are no restrictions on how to spend it.

Sofia Lotto Persio Jan 03, 2017