Opinion

  • CIPD responds to latest UK migration figures

    Ben Willmott, head of public policy for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, says the Government needs to continue to refine the points-based immigration system and reform skills policy to help address labour and skills shortages:

  • REC response to ONS labour market figures, May 2023

    The ONS has published its latest labour market update this morning. Commenting on the statistics, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of REC, said:

  • Fundamental dynamics of the post-pandemic labour market remain the same, with strong demand for staff but limited candidates

    ‘With the UK economy having avoided recession, the labour market shows continued resilience’, says the CIPD

  • ONS Labour Market Overview - Indeed reaction

    Jack Kennedy, UK Economist at the global hiring platform, Indeed, commented

  • REC responds to Home Secretary speech

    Responding to a speech by Home Secretary Suella Braverman at National Conservatism conference today, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said:

  • REC responds to four-year project on labour market

    Responding to the final report of a four-year project on labour market enforcement by Resolution Foundation, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:

  • REC response to Low Pay Britain 2023 report

    Responding to the think-tank Resolution Foundation’s Low Pay Britain 2023 report published today, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of REC, said:

  • Pay rates on the rise amid social care worker exodus, finds Matrix data

    The number of active social care work placements have reached an all-time high, with average pay rates on the rise in an effort from businesses and councils to attract more candidates into vital roles, according to data from market-leading workforce technology and services platform Matrix.

  • Reducing employee stress must be a workplace priority as external pressures intensify

    In recent years, employees have had to navigate one hurdle after the next – a global pandemic, followed by a cost of living crisis, unprecedented energy price spikes, and rampant inflation. These realities have taken a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of the nation and have no doubt permeated into the workplace.

  • With labour shortages still plaguing the UK economy, employers must focus on providing quality jobs

    ‘Keeping pay up with inflation is hard but employers can focus on the whole package’, says the CIPD

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