Recent data indicates a significant surge in AI adoption among HR professionals, signaling a shift from experimental phases to full-scale implementation. The rise of AI in HR According to HireVue’s 2025 Global Guide to AI in Hiring, AI adoption among HR professionals has jumped to 72% in 2025, a considerable increase from 58% in 2024. Continued »
One increasingly valuable source of high-quality candidates is boomerang employees – former staff members who left your organisation on good terms and are now considering a return. Recent data from the Harvard Business Review shows that this trend is on the rise, with boomerang employees representing 28% of all new external hires across 120 enterprise Continued »
Understanding the preferences and frustrations of job seekers is essential. One significant trend has emerged: a growing demand for transparency in job advertisements, particularly regarding salary information. As candidates become more informed and empowered, their expectations are shifting, and organisations must adapt to meet these changing needs. The verdict is in: Salary secrecy is out Continued »
Employees are facing a new and often overlooked challenge: “doomscrolling”. This habit of endlessly consuming negative news online has become a common coping mechanism, but it’s taking a serious toll on mental health and workplace productivity. For HR leaders and talent acquisition professionals, addressing employee wellbeing has never been more critical. By tackling doomscrolling head-on Continued »
DeepSeek’s emergence in the AI landscape is a game-changer that demands our attention. This Chinese startup, barely two years old, has sent shockwaves through the tech world with its latest AI model, setting new benchmarks in performance and efficiency. The DeepSeek breakthrough DeepSeek’s latest model has achieved performance levels comparable to top-tier models from industry Continued »
Social networks and innovative technologies have fundamentally transformed how companies connect with potential candidates. With 80% of candidates unreachable on traditional job boards, social media has become a critical recruitment channel, offering unprecedented access to diverse talent pools and enabling more targeted, efficient hiring processes. The evolution of social recruitment Social networks have transcended their Continued »
Written by Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes (Research Economist), IES. The UK is globally renowned for its prestigious universities, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, which attract thousands of international students every year. Many of these students pursue advanced degrees such as master’s MBAs and PhDs, drawn by the promise of Continued »
Written by Nick Litsardopoulos (Research Economist), IES. The tendency to invoke hyperbolic metaphors like “black holes” and frame the fiscal situation in dramatic, apocalyptic terms is a common political tactic, regardless of party affiliation. It helps create a sense of crisis and justifies harsh austerity measures. There has been a growing anxiety about the state Continued »
By Meghna Sharma, Research Fellow at IES. Economy in the UK has experienced significant shifts between 2021 and 2024, shaped by a combination of global and domestic factors. Disruptions caused by the pandemic led to shifts in labour demand and a heightened awareness of hygiene. Brexit introduced trade barriers and labour shortages, particularly in low-wage Continued »