Greater economic uncertainty, rising costs and candidate shortages all affected employers' ability to hire both permanent and temporary staff in August.
Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh is editor of OHW+ and HR and wellbeing editor at Personnel Today. Ashleigh's areas of interest include employee health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and skills development. She has hosted many webinars for Personnel Today, on topics including employee retention, financial wellbeing and menopause support. Prior to joining Personnel Today in 2018, she covered the road transport sector for Commercial Motor and Motor Transport magazines, touching on some of the employment and wellbeing issues experienced by those in road haulage.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss has assembled her cabinet, naming Chloe Smith as the work and pensions secretary and Jacob Rees-Mogg as business secretary.
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Firefighters and control room staff could strike over pay, after a union rejected a 2% pay deal.
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The TUC has reported the UK government to the United Nation's labour standards watchdog over its plans to curb the right to strike.
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Some 46% of employers support extending statutory paternity/partner leave and pay, according to CIPD research.
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The British Beer and Pub Association warns businesses could be forced to close because of rising energy bills.
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NHS pension changes that allow retired healthcare staff to return to work while keeping their retirement benefits could be extended.
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Regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing will be paused across healthcare settings and care homes in England from tomorrow (31 August), as...
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Atom Bank has seen positive four-day week results, including increased staff retention and productivity.
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Schools in England should focus on better preparing pupils for work, a report says, including critical-thinking and creativity.
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Barristers have voted to strike over pay for an indefinite period, while a university union threatens strike action.
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People who lie about their qualifications or experience on their CV and are offered a job as a result can...
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People who have had Covid-19 still face a higher risk of 'brain fog', epilepsy and dementia two years after catching the virus.
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Royal Mail workers have voted to enter into a formal dispute with its management over pay and conditions, paving the way for further strikes.
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Harrods has told employees that it will consider using agency staff to cover shifts during industrial action if a strike over pay goes ahead.