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  • 77% of SMEs Plan Overhaul of Employee Benefits to Combat Economic Pressures, Address Workforce Health & Wellbeing and Win Talent

    77% of SMEs Plan Overhaul of Employee Benefits to Combat Economic Pressures, Address Workforce Health & Wellbeing and Win Talent

    SMEs focus on reviewing benefits, especially the potential inclusion of preventative health and wellbeing solutions, is particularly timely.

  • New research finds just one in four employers recruiting young people think they are well-prepared for the world of work

    New research finds just one in four employers recruiting young people think they are well-prepared for the world of work

    CIPD highlights need to boost opportunities for young people to earn and learn, as new data shows just 6% of 16-24-year-olds are studying for an apprenticeship

  • AI Could Drive More Economic Growth than Lower Taxes or Less Regulation, say UK Businesses

    AI Could Drive More Economic Growth than Lower Taxes or Less Regulation, say UK Businesses

    A majority of UK business leaders (85%) feel that their productivity efforts are being held back, according to research from Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence.

  • New data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be done

    New data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be done

    The 2024 ‘temperature check’ of the UK market reveals that diversity gaps in the sector are narrowing and young tech talent are noticing the improvements.

  • UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    3R Strategy uncovers global salary trends and data insights from organisations across 40+ countries and 20+ industries in a new report

  • UK Workplaces Falling Short in Supporting Employees Affected by Cancer

    UK Workplaces Falling Short in Supporting Employees Affected by Cancer

    96% of respondents reported that their companies do not have cancer specific policies and only 18% reported collecting data on the number of employees with a cancer diagnosis.

  • UK Pay Rises Flatten in Third Quarter and Forecast to Drop Further in 2025

    UK Pay Rises Flatten in Third Quarter and Forecast to Drop Further in 2025

    Brightmine’s 2025 Pay Forecast Highlights Business Performance and Affordability as Main Factors to Negatively UK Impact Pay Awards Next Year

  • Resurgent Hiring in London’s Financial Sector: Quarterly Vacancy Growth amid Post-Brexit Adjustments and Geopolitical Tensions

    The latest employment figures from Morgan McKinley suggest that the number of job openings in the City’s Financial Services rose by 7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter and fell 17% compared to the corresponding period last year.

  • The jobs market continued to moderate in September as recruiters wait for signal to start hiring - REC

    The jobs market continued to moderate in September as recruiters wait for signal to start hiring - REC

    There were 666,542 new job postings in September 2024, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.

  • Seasonal roles may be harder to secure this year as holiday hiring gets off to sluggish start

    Seasonal roles may be harder to secure this year as holiday hiring gets off to sluggish start

    Job seekers looking to boost their income with seasonal work may find it harder to secure roles this year, according to new research from the hiring platform, Indeed.

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