Technology is being used to ‘clear the decks for human moments’
The more upmarket the staffing service, the better the chances of weathering the change
Demand for mainlanders with Mandarin skills is on the rise
Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together
Employers wading through job applications are returning to in-person and practical assessments
Cheerful stickers indicating labour market availability are getting more common as job openings become scarcer
The FT-Statista ranking, now in its second year, lists 500 companies following a survey of about 20,000 employees
Perks and networks burnish sector’s attraction — but attrition is high and the hours can be long
Graduates with technical insight and business judgment are in high demand
Why are young graduates having such a hard time finding work?
Economic uncertainty and the arrival of AI have led to a reduction in entry-level roles
Big Four accounting firm says it has decided not to automate some junior work so staff can develop judgment
Many jobseekers spend months finding work, as cooling labour market sparks worries that consumer spending will slow
Economic uncertainty and the arrival of AI have brought a reduction in entry-level roles, with potentially disastrous consequences for young people
Candidates in pilot assessed on how they prompted consulting firm’s AI assistant and ability to adapt responses
London law firms hired 668 partners in 2025, up 21% on last year
Markus Strobel also becomes interim chief, replacing Sue Nabi who departs after sharp falls in share price
Despite careful choreography for succession, even best-laid plans often unravel
Companies are using chatbots to research candidates — but convenience comes with risks
Use of LLMs encourage more applications but they change the commitment signal of employers and employees
Companies hope role-playing games in virtual worlds can assess candidates more fairly than traditional methods
Institute of Student Employers cites cost pressures and worries over economic outlook
Succession search drags on as Mark Tucker exits for AIA
Trump’s hefty H-1B visa fees raise human resources questions for employers that rely on bringing skilled workers to the US
Unhappy under the Trump administration, some professionals are plotting an exit — but there are costs
