Coined after the release of the 2010 documentary Catfish, the term refers to somebody who intentionally pretends to be ...

Social media trends evolve quickly, and one of the latest to gain traction among teenagers is "sad fishing." Dr. Brenda Lloyd ...

But why would job seekers accept a role and then ghost their future employer? In part, it’s because the recruitment process is so arduous – and people are fed up. “Career catfishing is on ...

A growing number of employees in the UK have admitted to doing just that as part of a trend called “career catfishing”. But why? And what does it teach us about our attitudes towards work in 2025?