Access to Work recruitment drive hopes to clear backlog

20/05/2026

The government will recruit almost 500 new staff to support its Access to Work scheme, which has been subject to payment delays. The post Access to Work recruitment drive hopes to clear backlog appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Wage growth slows as vacancies hit five-year low

19/05/2026

ONS labour market statistics see wage growth slow in first quarter as number of job vacancies falls to lowest level since 2021. The post Wage growth slows as vacancies hit five-year low appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

UK going backwards on job ad pay transparency

19/05/2026

UK job seekers face a “perfect storm of pay secrecy” as employers are going backwards on pay transparency in job… The post UK going backwards on job ad pay transparency appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Will the Fair Work Agency use AI to enforce employment law?

18/05/2026

David Palmer outlines the new Fair Work Agency’s powers, and asks if AI could be used to help enforce employment rights. The post Will the Fair Work Agency use AI to enforce employment law? appeared first on Personnel Today. Source:…

Rising costs and uncertainty weigh on hiring decisions

17/05/2026

Employers prioritise cost management over growth as rising business costs and global uncertainty continue to weigh on confidence. The post Rising costs and uncertainty weigh on hiring decisions appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

New job postings fell in April over international fears

17/05/2026

Neil Carberry, chief executive of the REC, said the labour market was entering a more uncertain period after a relatively strong start to 2026. The post New job postings fell in April over international fears appeared first on Personnel Today.…