Job creation and losses

Job adverts are up strongly compared to the same time last year, but seasonal employers struggle to recruit.

The Unite union described the 39 closures and accompanying job losses as a ‘disgrace’.

‘Our survey revealed that most HR leaders expect a decrease in headcount within the HR function once generative AI is implemented due to the increased efficiency.’

Renault-Geely plans to recruit for 17 engine factories and five research and development hubs.

NHS England is set to unveil a 'historic' 15-year workforce plan today, detailing a major expansion of training places.

A job search engine claims that the graduate jobs market in 2023 will be more competitive, with fewer vacancies available.

Wage growth continues to be outstripped by inflation, despite regular pay increasing, the June 2023 labour market figures from the ONS show.

The CBI has said it needs to reduce its salary base by a third if it is to survive an exodus of members.

Professional bodies, charities and unions urge government to publish the long-awaited NHS workforce plan for England.

Retail headcount in Britain has declined at the fastest rate since February 2009, with retailers expecting staff numbers to contract further.

Pets at Home will open 40 new stores thanks to a surge in pet ownership since the pandemic.

BT has announced plans to cut its workforce by up to 55,000 by 2030, with many jobs set to be replaced by artificial intelligence.

Telecoms giant Vodafone plans to cut 11,000 jobs over three years, simplifying is headquarters and local markets.

The CIPD's spring 2023 labour market outlook suggests public sector pay is set to increase at a record rate.

Young people are failing to access apprenticeships in some areas due to patchy support for the schemes, the IPPR has found.