People view women’s and men’s professional success differently when organizations commit to gender equality initiatives, according to new research by WZB Berlin Social Science Center and the University of Cologne.

Almost half of employers are planning to increase or maintain their talent acquisition budgets for 2025, but there needs to be more focus on efficiencies to maximise return on investment. That’s according to global talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG.

Employees who want to work on a hybrid basis could be putting their chance of a promotion at risk as increasing numbers of employers call for in-office returns. That’s according to new research from specialist recruiter, Robert Half.

Candidates are using Artificial Intelligence for more than writing CVs and applications, with the sophistication of tools being used creating a growing risk for businesses. That’s according to specialist background screening firm Sterling.

A sustained slowdown in financial services hiring activity could have long-lasting repercussions on firms’ ability to attract talent, with employers set to experience similar difficulties to those noted after the 2010 financial crisis.

Businesses are struggling to manage Gen Z as new research reveals that they demand more from employers than any previous generation. That’s according to Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide.