Responding to the final report of a four-year project on labour market enforcement by Resolution Foundation, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:
Responding to the think-tank Resolution Foundation’s Low Pay Britain 2023 report published today, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of REC, said:
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.
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.
‘Keeping pay up with inflation is hard but employers can focus on the whole package’, says the CIPD
As the world evolves at pace, there has never been a greater need for specialised talent. This demand is being driven by five global megatrends: the digitalisation of society, the push towards decarbonisation, advancements in research-led healthcare, shifting demographics, and new working models. These trends have created vast opportunities for individuals with experience or training in life sciences, technology, and engineering.
By Sirsha Haldar, General Manager UK, Ireland & South Africa ADP
Adrian Lewis, Director of Activ People HR
A survey of employers shows strong support for reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, finds the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Responding to suggestions that Ministers will ease restrictions for construction sector, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director Campaign, said:
Before the pandemic ‘working from home’ was often frowned upon and likely discouraged by many bosses. Fast forward to 2023 and new flexible ways of working, including working from home full-time and hybrid working are becoming the norm.
By Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at Peninsula
Responding to the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s letter to the NAO, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:
Commenting on Labour’s menopause policy outlined today, Shazia Ejaz, REC director of campaigns, said:
Commenting on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s speech at UK Finance this morning, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns, said: