Statistics

With the welcome news that UK inflation fell further than expected in June to 7.9%, the latest salary data from the UK's leading independent job board, CV-Library, reveals the stark reality for UK professionals.

Job activity in the second quarter of 2023 decreased from the first, with jobs in Q2 5% under Q1’s figures and applications 13% under.

Firms may need to improve search techniques and offer better benefits

CIPD research also finds nearly half of employers are unaware of pending legislation to give workers the right to request flexible working arrangements from day one

Employer confidence in hiring returns to positive territory for the first time since the beginning of 2022, according to new Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) data.

While mental health awareness is a widely discussed topic, many UK workers still report needing more help.

Education and healthcare sectors face biggest challenges recruiting staff, CIPD research shows

The number of new job adverts shot up in the week to 23rd April as businesses returned to hiring after the Easter break.

As you can see, ability tests are by far the strongest predictors of performance, outperforming assessment centres, job try-out procedures, and even interviews when it comes to predicting job performance.

In a marked change from March’s boost to job activity, April saw drops in both jobs and applications.