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UK graduate job vacancies have hit a 10-year low, with just 8,383 roles advertised in July, a 45% drop from last year. This comes as a record number of students prepare for university.
The portion of women in Afghanistan's workforce has fallen to just 5% since the Taliban takeover five years ago, according to the International Labour Organization. The report attributed the decline to Taliban restrictions curtailing women's education and employment.
Scotland's state-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard plans to cut nearly a quarter of its 247 core staff through voluntary redundancies, citing an inevitable gap in workload as it awaits confirmation of new government orders.
Job vacancies in the UK have fallen to their lowest level in over five years, reaching 707,000, primarily due to smaller businesses cutting back on hiring amidst rising labour and operating costs.
A new assessment suggests UK productivity has seen a "meaningful pickup" since mid-2024, challenging previous gloomy official figures and raising questions about data reliability.
Japanese companies are significantly lagging in AI adoption compared to Western nations, despite facing acute labor shortages and productivity issues. This slow uptake is attributed to a conservative, risk-averse business culture and a lack of digital literacy among workers.
The company owning Raleigh, a historic Nottingham bicycle manufacturer, has begun insolvency proceedings, potentially marking the end of a brand that once employed 8,000 people.
MPs in Parliament debated retrenchment, skills training, and helping young workers gain a foothold in an increasingly uncertain labour market. They called for stronger support for young workers, including more apprenticeships and expanded language and overseas work opport…
South Korean graduates are increasingly looking to Japan for job opportunities due to a chronic shortage of desirable entry-level jobs at home. Japanese companies are struggling to fill positions in large graduate schemes, making it an attractive destination for South Kor…
Research suggests that a candidate's appearance significantly influences hiring decisions, with many employers admitting to rejecting applicants based on how they looked. Job seekers are increasingly focusing on strategic presentation to stand out in a competitive market.
UK job vacancies fell to 712,000 in the three months to May, nearly half the 2022 level, while unemployment held steady at 4.9%, highlighting a fragile economic outlook.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces significant economic challenges, including weak growth, regional divisions, and a cost of living crisis, as he pledges to deliver "good growth in every postcode" through reindustrialisation and devolution.
Chinese youth are embracing AI as a tool for building the future, while American graduates are booing it due to fears of job displacement and a lack of agency in its development.
Pakistan targets 400,000 jobs for FIFA World Cup 2034
Pakistan plans to train and deploy 300,000 to 400,000 workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 projects. The initiative aims to expand overseas employment and strengthen Pakistan's position in international labor markets.
The number of people starting new jobs in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in five years, accompanied by a continued drop in job vacancies, signaling a weakening labor market.
Readers share practical advice for young people facing a tough job market, from networking hard to protecting their wellbeing.
Major UK retailers are urging Keir Starmer to tackle youth unemployment, warning the “ladder of opportunity” is wobbling.
A tribunal win for one care worker exposed how overseas staff can be trapped by bad recruitment, weak safeguards and little redress.
An MPs’ inquiry opens as new polling finds 34% now question whether university is worth the cost, up sharply since 2005.
Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will help the UK government expand job and training chances for young people after a review warned of a possible "lost generation".
UK charities say youth joblessness and housing shortages are pushing more young people into homelessness, with Neet numbers forecast to keep rising.
Labour poised for fresh welfare changes after scale of youth jobs crisis revealed
A government-backed report says youth unemployment costs Britain more than £125bn a year and could create a 'lost generation' without urgent action.
One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A review says the UK could have 1.25 million 16-to-24-year-olds not in work, education or training by 2031 unless urgent action is taken.
Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates
Manchester plans placements for every undergraduate to boost job readiness as graduates face a tough labour market.
UK’s higher-earning immigrants may be driven out by tougher rules, report suggests
A UK migration report warns that tougher settlement rules could deter higher earners from staying long term, affecting labour shortages and public finances.
Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say
A government-commissioned review says Labour needs a major reset on youth unemployment, warning current jobs support is fragmented and going in the wrong direction.
More UK workers are adding second jobs as costs rise, vacancies fall and gig work expands. The story follows people juggling multiple roles to stay afloat.