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:
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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.
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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.
A specialty transport industry recruiter is marking a successful first six months despite a turbulent time in the jobs market.
