Your weekly dose of news and blog highlights, condensed to a few links. Read on for interesting stories regarding recruiting, technology and other random topics.

Were The Luddites Right About Technology & Jobs?

15% Of Companies Will Adapt To National Living Wage By Slower Recruitment

Revenue & Recruiter Numbers Up As Industry Has Its Best Year Ever

MI5 Hiring 2000 Spies With Cryptic Job Adverts On The Street

Male Workers Paid 19% More Than Female Counterparts

One In Eight British Jobs Pays Over £50k But Only 5% Of Candidates Want Them

The Most Bizarre Items That Have Been Sent To Recruiters Ever

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