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UK Graduate Hiring Has Nearly Halved
Capacity & GrowthSep 14, 2026

UK Graduate Hiring Has Nearly Halved

Graduate vacancies dropped 45% in a year as AI eats entry-level work. For SMEs, that's not bad news, it's an undervalued talent pool nobody else is competing for.

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AI Isn't Your Excuse Not to Delegate
LeadershipSep 10, 2026

AI Isn't Your Excuse Not to Delegate

One in six UK employers expect AI to shrink their workforce. For founders, the real risk isn't AI, it's using it as a reason to keep doing everything yourself.

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Employment Tribunal Time Limits Just Doubled
Cost & RiskSep 7, 2026

Employment Tribunal Time Limits Just Doubled

From 1 October 2026, UK workers get six months, not three, to lodge most employment tribunal claims. Here's what that means for how you run terminations, grievances and paper trails.

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UK Hiring Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Move Anyway
Capacity & GrowthSep 3, 2026

UK Hiring Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Move Anyway

CIPD's latest outlook shows UK hiring confidence at its lowest since the pandemic, with over a third of employers cutting permanent recruitment. Here's why that's the moment to build, not freeze.

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The September Hiring Surge Is Coming
Capacity & GrowthAug 31, 2026

The September Hiring Surge Is Coming

UK hiring activity typically jumps in September as decision-makers return from leave. With temp billings already growing fastest since 2023, this year could move faster than most.

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Build Your Q4 Hiring Plan Before Everyone Else Does
LeadershipAug 27, 2026

Build Your Q4 Hiring Plan Before Everyone Else Does

UK hiring activity typically surges from September through the pre-Christmas period. Here's how to build a Q4 hiring plan now, before the market gets competitive again.

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