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34% UK Job Listings Are Ghost Jobs, Study Reveals
12/18/2025
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Story summary
- A study finds 34% of UK vacancies are ghost jobs, and 22% of online listings show no intent to hire.
- Mr. Thompson, a tech sector veteran, advocates for The Truth in Job Advertising & Accountability Act in the US to bar misleading ads.
- Ontario, Canada, will require disclosure whether a job is actively being filled starting January 1.
- Concerns remain about enforcement and the impact of ghosting on applicants.
