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Job vacancies and salaries slip in July
After vacancies saw their strong annual growth for three years in June, the pendulum swung back in July with roles falling -1.24% month-on-month and a mere uptick of +0.31% year-on-year, according to the latest UK Job Market Report by job matching...

Jobs market continued to struggle during July
Vacancies and salaries both fell during July 2025, according to jobs market data from recruitment search engine Adzuna. The statistics echo official data from earlier in the summer that showed job vacancies are now at their lowest level in a...

HR must prepare now for the end of age-based pay
The government’s decision to abolish age-based minimum wage bands from April 2026 marks an important milestone in UK employment law. From that date, everyone aged 18 and over will be entitled to the same minimum hourly rate. Though the move is...

How to transition from a remote to in-person job
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional society and author of...
Economic Watch: China shores up job market with targeted measures, solid financial input
BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- China is reinforcing its job market with a mix of targeted policies and robust financial support, underscoring the country's efforts to promote high-quality and sufficient employment. The country has created more than...

Enough evidence for MCAST finance manager to stand trial, magistrate rules
A magistrate ruled on Tuesday that there was enough evidence for Francine Farrugia, the MCAST finance manager, to be indicted for allegedly embezzling over €2.3 million over a two-year period. The decision was issued by Magistrate Rachel...

The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’
How will AI affect American workers? There are two major narratives floating around. The “techno-optimist” view is that AI will free humans from boring tasks and create new jobs, while the “techno-pessimist” view is that AI will lead to widespread...

Nogales launches electrician training program to support mining jobs
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A new workforce training program in Nogales is aiming to prepare local residents for hundreds of jobs expected to open in the coming years at the Hermosa mine. On August 21, Pima Community College’s Nogales...

Japan to tighten rules for foreign business manager visas from October
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has proposed changes to the requirements for foreign nationals seeking the “Business Manager” visa, raising the bar for investment and documentation. The revised rules are scheduled for promulgation in early...

Talent retention should be considered a strategic HR priority
For companies across the Middle East, talent retention must be treated as a strategic HR priority – the foundation of organizational success and a driver of a thriving culture. Central to this is creating an engaging work environment and adopting...

Hospitality loses jobs at ‘staggering’ rate since Budget
New analysis of employment data by UKHospitality has revealed that hospitality has accounted for 53% of all job losses in the UK since the Budget, confirming the sector is the hardest hit by tax increases. Of nearly 165,000 job losses since the...

Exclusive: Outdoors boosts wellbeing for 83% of HR professionals
Spending time outdoors improves 83% of HR professionals' wellbeing, according to survey findings that have been exclusively shared with HR magazine. The research, commissioned by holiday provider Bainland Lodge Retreats, also highlighted that 34%...

Lack of support drives a quarter of returning parents to quit jobs
Some 87% of parents find returning to work after having a baby challenging, and 73% report lacking the necessary support, according to a survey released today (26 August) by Growth Spurt, a return-to-work support programme. The survey, including...

IOCL Jobs: Indian Oil Corporation invites applications for Graduate Engineers- check eligibility, salary and dates
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) requires Graduate Engineer and has invited applications for the same from interested candidates through a short notice in the employment newspaper. The IOCL has also uploaded the notice on the careers...

Aaron Judge Takes Firm Stance on Cal Raleigh's Pursuit of 62-HR Record
By Jackson Roberts is a Newsweek contributor based in Hoboken, NJ. His focus is MLB content. Jackson has been with Newsweek since July of 2025 and previously worked at The Sporting News and MLB Network. He is a graduate of Swarthmore College and...

Wake Up Call from Ellie Fund at Falmouth Road Race WCVB 1 HR
Wake Up Call from Ellie Fund at Falmouth Road Race WE’RE RUNNING FOR THE ELEPHANTS SUPPORT LOCAL BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND PROSPECTS. MASSACHUSETTS FROM TEAM MELLI. GOOD MORNING. EYEOPENER. GOOD MORNING. THE FUND MARKING ITS BIGGEST YEAR YET AT...
Need a job? Career fair in Petersburg this week features 1,000 openings
PETERSBURG, Va. — A job fair in Petersburg Tuesday brings 1,000 openings to interested applicants. The fair will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Petersburg Public Library Event Center at 201 West Washington Street. Different...

General : ASEAN Green Jobs Forum 2025 In Putrajaya From Aug 27-28
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- As part of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, the ASEAN Green Jobs Forum (AGJF) 2025 will be held on Aug 27 and 28 in Putrajaya, serving as a high-level platform to highlight green growth opportunities and workforce...
Summary Of Executive Moves In Global Wealth Management – June 2025
A roundup of moves in the wealth management industry from around the world. UK, Europe, various international wealth management jurisdictions ZEDRA appointed Dean Blackburn as its new CEO, based in Jersey. He took the helm from Ivo Hemelraad, who...

Vacancies Plague County – Major Job Fair May Help
Guilford County government is currently dealing with hundreds of vacant positions across its departments, and the staff shortage is affecting services from law enforcement to emergency medical response to social services. While county leaders have...