Recruitment

Russian military recruitment has significantly declined nationwide, according to a report by independent outlet Verstka. Sources indicate recruitment targets are becoming harder to meet despite increased financial incentives.

Emily Durham, a former recruiter turned content creator, advises job seekers to avoid customizing their résumés for every job and instead focus on building one solid résumé. She emphasizes relational networking, asking valuable questions, and leveraging insights from job descriptions to identify keywords. Durham also highlights the importance of salary negotiation and shares 12 tips based on her decade-long recruitment experience.

Incumbent Robert Luna is running for re-election as Los Angeles County Sheriff against nine challengers. Key issues in the race include oversight, jail conditions, recruitment, and department morale.

Russia has established a global recruitment system targeting vulnerable migrants from over 130 countries to support its war in Ukraine, according to a report by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Truth Hounds, and the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights. The report alleges coercive, deceptive, and trafficking-like practices, projecting 18,500 new recruits in 2026.

Campaigners are demanding that £72K-a-year Tube driver roles be advertised on the open market, accusing the union of restricting recruitment to Transport for London (TfL) workers. The union's control over hiring has sparked public frustration and calls for transparency.

The US Army has raised the enlistment age to 42, potentially to address declining recruitment numbers in recent years. This change reflects adjustments to enlistment standards aimed at increasing troop levels.

Rising fuel costs are straining volunteer fire departments nationwide, leading to budget cuts, slower recruitment, and hindered emergency responses. Fire Chief James Pollock highlights these challenges in explaining the impact on operations.