Labour market

Employers’ expectations of pay awards have risen to a new high of 5%, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook...

Analysis finds vacancy growth in January 2023 picked up for the first time in nine months, driven by demand for temps.

Apprenticeship levy-paying employers are only using an average of 55.5% of available funds; the regime is not working as well as employers perceive it should finds research.

Consulting company Capgemini won the highly sought-after Work of the Year award at the 2023 RAD Awards.
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak is considering plans to allow foreign students at UK universities to work more hours as he searches for ways to increase the labour pool.

IBM and SAP have become the latest tech companies to slash thousands of jobs, as the slowing global economy looks likely to reduce profits.

The vast majority of human resources leaders have said they face a significant talent retention problem.

Plans to sharply reduce UK immigration by changing graduate visa rules have been criticised by education and business figures.
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The fastest-growing roles in the UK are being driven by climate change, digital transformation and a desire for business growth,...

Real-terms annual pay growth fell by 2.6% in the period from September to November, making it among the largest falls in growth since comparable records began.

The global economic slowdown will mean more workers having to accept lower-quality, less secure and lower paid work.

Early signs of a return to work by over-60s are emerging as the labour market responds to the cost of living and the prevalence of remote working.

Ministers are planning a white paper on reforming in-work disability benefits through tax breaks.

Labour's plans for over 50s retention include a wider role for Jobcentres and encouragement of flexible and home working.

The jobs market ended 2022 on a cautious note, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and...