Recent developments in the job market reveal a troubling trend among major technology companies, particularly with aggressive layoffs following a period of rapid hiring. Firms such as Amazon, which significantly
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More than 60,000 graduates and school leavers applied for 2,000 entry-level roles at PwC last year. The surge of 35 per cent in applications reflects heightened competition for white-collar jobs,
The United States labour market demonstrated unexpected resilience in January, with employment growth accelerating following what proved to be the weakest annual performance since the Covid-19 pandemic. American employers added
The US economy has outperformed forecasts by generating over 130000 jobs last month, demonstrating stronger growth than anticipated. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease in the unemployment rate
The jobs market in the UK is experiencing a resurgence of uncertainty as unemployment has risen to a near five-year high of 5.1 per cent. Reports indicate that several companies
The UK job market has reached a concerning milestone as unemployment has climbed to a near five-year high of 5.1 percent. This comes as recent figures suggest that the initial
Ocado has announced plans to reduce its workforce by as many as 1000 positions as part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing operational costs. This decision follows a challenging
In a bold statement, the chief executive of a prominent FTSE 250 company has advocated for the retraining of unemployed graduates as teachers and nurses. This suggestion comes at a
Last year proved to be one of the most challenging periods for jobseekers in the UK since the onset of the pandemic. Employment taxes surged by over £20 billion, leading
The UK is facing a significant challenge as nearly one million young people aged between 16 and 24 are currently unemployed. This issue has escalated following the pandemic, which has
Remote workers are encountering new threats to their employment due to a leading US technology company unveiling a more advanced artificial intelligence application. This innovation is set to automate numerous
The UK jobs market has shown signs of stagnation, as recent figures indicate a decline in both permanent and temporary positions. The latest survey, conducted by KPMG and the Recruitment
Britain’s labour market has experienced the most severe contraction among G7 economies following the Chancellor’s October Budget, with recruitment data revealing a 12.3 per cent decline in new job advertisements
The Secretary for Local Government has issued a formal warning to councils across England about the adoption of a four day working week for local authority staff. The government has
Freshfields, one of the City of London’s renowned magic circle law firms, has begun offering resilience training to Generation Z students in a bid to prepare them for the high-pressure
The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has called for Britain to brace itself for a wave of job displacement driven by artificial intelligence. Comparing the trend to previous technological
