By Jack Kennedy, UK Economist, Indeed Hiring Lab
Tina Woods, CEO & Co-Founder of Business for Health, comments:
Peter Cheese, chief executive at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development said:
The ONS has published its latest labour market update this morning. Commenting on the statistics, Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of REC, said:
With a month until the Budget, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for reform of childcare, such as the tax-free childcare scheme, to keep parents and carers in work. REC is concerned that inaction could harm the jobs market and the recruitment industry, as labour shortages since the pandemic risks sliding into a £39bn GDP shortfall from next year.
Responding to a government announcement that young people will be able to use UCAS to search and apply for apprenticeships, REC's director of campaigns Shazia Ejaz said:
Cheryl McKown, Apprenticeship Manager for Bupa Global & UK
Responding to a new survey from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) which found that employers are significantly less open to hiring older workers than bringing in younger talent, REC Director of Campaigns Shazia Ejaz said:
Comment from CIPD, Totaljobs, DWF, Manpower Group, Reed.co.uk, REC, ID-Pal, XpertHR, Glassdoor, Juice Recruitment
The Winter of Discontent continues for the UK with ongoing strike action across several industries having a major impact on businesses.
Kelley Morse, Chief People Officer, Bullhorn
The CIPD reacts to news that millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment.
Adrian Lewis, Director, Activ People HR
Anton Roe, CEO at MHR, comments on the budget:
Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said: