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The CIPD has reacted to the government’s decision to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, announced today

The new Labour Government has promised to introduce wide ranging reforms to make employment protections "ready for the future of work”, some of which could be ‘game changing’ according to an employment law expert.

James Kingston, founder and Managing Director of Kingston Barnes Recruitment Agency based in Bristol, is passionate about people, and prides his agency on being a market leader within Construction & Property, Engineering and Manufacturing and Logistics & Supply Chain.

In a survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), employers say greater childcare provision is key to reducing economic inactivity.

Commenting on Labour’s ambition to create 650,000 new jobs, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns and Research, said:

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

Responding to the Labour Manifesto launched today, Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) commented:

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:

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

More employers are feeling positive about the economy, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) latest JobsOutlook.

By Amanda Hobbins and Jenny Whitfield, Consultant Coach-Mentors for The OCM

Commenting on Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech today, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns and Research, said:

Commenting on apprenticeship announcements by the Conservatives, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said: