Shrinking workforces and need for new skills point to long-term bull market in talent
Recruiter latest to be hit as employers and job hunters defer decisions
Faithful workers are inclined to invest more time and effort in their jobs. But it’s not all rosy
Non-executive directors are becoming a more realistic option for the top job
US strategy consulting arm says ‘emerging business conditions’ mean new hires not needed until July
Promotion of Americas financial services head follows failed plan to split off consulting arm
Attracting external staff to Britain’s civil service is part of the plan to boost productivity
Businesses are trimming or restructuring workforces in the face of slowing demand, survey finds
The first FT-Statista ranking of UK recruitment agencies recommended by clients and peers. Plus: widening candidate pools using AI; the benefit of perks; yawning skills gaps; extending diversity beyond ethnicity
Agencies step up efforts to consider more than just mix of gender and ethnicity
Flexible working tops attractions for employees as companies seek low-cost ways to compete for talent
Digital platforms aim for more effective placements by tapping user data
High inflation, skills shortages and demand for flexible hours mean agencies are having to work harder to place candidates
Generative technology is helping agencies sift out the right human for the job in a tight talent market
Employers say the needs of industry are often evolving more quickly than education
Flexible working and skills-based hiring will improve gender equality and help companies to attract top talent
More businesses are offering apprenticeships to diversify the pool of future directors
Entry-level jobseekers disappointed as employers shift away from college hiring
Employers are starting to look more at skills than education, which is good news for students opting not to go to university
A rising number of employees are concerned about the environment, presenting new challenges for bosses
Proposed appointment would add risk management expertise as investment bank reports lower profits
From productivity gains to job applications and interview preparations, generative AI is changing work
Elaborate scams are on the rise, putting candidates and reputable employers at risk
The average age of chief executives is falling — but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing
Governments and businesses alike face formidable challenges in equipping the workforce for the modern digital economy
