Opinion

  • ONS labour market overview - commentary from Jonathan Firth, VP Recruitment Solutions at LHH

    Jonathan Firth, VP & UKI Recruitment Solutions Head at LHH:

  • Wage growth slows and unemployment falls, latest official figures show

    As policymakers look at labour market reform, today’s figures highlight that more action is needed to help people get into work

  • REC response to ONS labour market figures, August 2024

    The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

  • Indeed's reaction to the latest ONS earnings and employment figures

    Jack Kennedy, Senior Economist at the hiring platform, Indeed, commented:

  • CIPD supports repeal of minimum service levels strike rules

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

  • Prepare for ‘game changing’ reforms to employment law from the new Labour government

    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.

  • Tapping into pools of unused talent - The solution for the skills shortage

    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.

  • Employers suggest ways next government can tackle UK’s long-term sickness rates

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

  • REC comments on Labour’s green jobs ambition

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

  • REC responds to the Labour manifesto 2024

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

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