British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.
Wall Street faces dramatic sell-off as employment data reveals widespread hiring freezes and rising layoffs across major US corporations, sparking recession fears.
Fresh data reveals America's private sector employment continues to grow steadily despite economic headwinds, with services industries leading the charge in September's hiring spree.
American employers added 199,000 jobs in November as the labour market shows unexpected resilience despite economic pressures, with healthcare and government leading hiring.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sweeping federal hiring freeze has brought the CDC to its knees, leaving critical positions vacant and threatening America's pandemic preparedness.
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Retail giant Walmart dramatically reduces foreign tech workers as Trump administration tightens visa regulations, sparking debate about skilled immigration and corporate hiring practices.
A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.
France faces international humiliation as politicians accuse the Louvre of prioritising diversity over security after a major robbery. The museum's female security director now stands accused of being a 'diversity hire' as questions mount about the instit
SOAS University faces investigation after students displayed inflammatory posters branding an Israeli scholar a 'terrorist' in escalating campus tensions over Palestine.
New research reveals how candidates are using prompt injection to manipulate AI hiring systems, raising serious concerns about recruitment integrity and technological vulnerabilities.
New research reveals how candidates are using prompt injection attacks to manipulate AI hiring systems, raising serious questions about recruitment technology ethics and security.
YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain sparks controversy after revealing she uses artificial intelligence to handle job rejections, leaving fans divided over the impersonal approach to hiring.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
TikTok announces significant job cuts across its UK operations while aggressively hiring AI talent, signalling a major technological shift that raises concerns about online safety and employment trends.
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The UK High Court has rejected Apple's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from LVMH concerning the tech giant's hiring of a senior executive from the luxury conglomerate, escalating tensions between the industry titans.
BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman opens up about rejecting university offers to pursue her broadcasting dreams, sharing candid thoughts on education and career paths.
Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
A UK hiring manager reveals how he uses his free time to expose fraudulent job applications, uncovering fake degrees, inflated experience, and AI-generated references that plague the recruitment industry.
The US state of Utah has outlawed diversity statements in public university hiring processes, a major victory for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's campaign against 'ideological litmus tests' in higher education.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.
Delta State University in Mississippi has cancelled all classes after a body was discovered on campus. The university community is in shock as police investigate the incident.
A major warning signal in the UK jobs market has surged to its highest level in four years, sparking serious concerns about the health of the employment sector and the broader economy.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.
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