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If a position opens up at your firm, it's only natural to want to hire the best possible candidate to fill it. But to do this, you need applicants. And the number of qualified applicants you receive - and the experience that they have as they go through the hiring process - can say a lot about your company's candidate experience.

UK unemployment has reached 4.4 per cent, with a cooling labour market and high wage growth set to plague the incoming government, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry, said:

The big challenges of the next decade such as net zero and public service provision will require a focus on the workforce

Commenting on the Liberal Democrats manifesto 2024, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:

CIPD urges employers to focus on line management training and address underlying causes of conflict in the workplace

Specialist recruitment business, Robert Half, has warned that Labour hoarding is gripping the UK as employers increasingly seek to retain staff in light of continued uncertainty in the economy and growing skills shortages.

Hosted by Matrix’s CGO Roger Clements at the renowned Spiritland Studios in Kings Cross, the episode delved into critical topics shaping the employment marketplace, offering innovative strategies and addressing real-life employment challenges.

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Remember the days when a trip to the library was your only option for research, or a landline phone tethered you to one spot for communication?

In today's fast-paced world, where schedules are tight, and demands are high, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Speaking in support of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) manifesto, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns and Research, said:

By closing the employment rate gap between older and younger workers, the Treasury would also net an additional £1.6 billion a year in income tax and national insurance contributions, the charity’s calculations detail.