Demand for staff remains high but pay only creeps up – REC
Today’s labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), based on data from November 2017 – January 2018, show that the number of people in employment is rising, while vacancies remain high.
Rise in female unemployment overshadows improving pay picture - CIPD
Commenting on the latest labour market figures from the ONS, Ian Brinkley, Acting Chief Economist at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:
Employers in hiring limbo as uncertainty continues – REC
Uncertainty is impacting staffing decisions, with one third of employers (34 per cent) being unsure about their short-term hiring plans for temporary agency workers, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).