Formally, "jobs for the boys” (8)

I believe the answer is:

nepotism

(Other definitions for nepotism that I've seen before include "keeping it in the family" , "Favouritism shown in hiring relatives" , "Job favouritism shown towards relatives" , "The favouring of relatives or friends for jobs, etc" , "Taking on family" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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