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The news is organised by the following topics: News archives, Partnerships, Launches, Appointments, Statistics, Opinions and Recruitment Spotlight.

- 02 Feb 2023
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REC response to findings of survey about older workers
- 18 Jan 2023
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ONS Labour Market Statistics - Reaction from the industry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Opinion
Winter of Discontent continues: but how can employers limit the disruption to their business?
- 09 Jan 2023
- Opinion
Why do Gen Z candidates abandon job applications – and what can be done about it?
- 03 Jan 2023
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CIPD responds to new government plans to make flexible working a day one right for employees
- 01 Dec 2022
- Opinion
How can the language of love improve how we communicate at work?
- 24 Nov 2022
- Opinion
Budget comment: Anton Roe, CEO at MHR on the tax increases and UK skills gap
- 24 Nov 2022
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Upskilling the existing workforce must be central to Government’s growth plans, says the CIPD in response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

- 24 Nov 2022
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REC CEO reaction: Autumn Statement
Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive said:
- 24 Nov 2022
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BrightHR comment on Autumn Statement
Comment from Alan Price, CEO at BrightHR
- 18 Nov 2022
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Upskilling the existing workforce must be central to Government’s growth plans, says the CIPD in response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:
- 17 Nov 2022
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ONS comment: REC: Economic inactivity a major challenge for businesses
Following the latest ONS Labour Market Statistics, we have comment from the Recruitment Employment Confederation’s chief exec:
- 17 Nov 2022
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Latest ONS statistics point to the inability of earnings to keep up with prices and a worrying rise in long term sickness
‘The UK may already be in recession, but it will be some time before the labour market statistics reflect this reality', says the CIPD
- 17 Nov 2022
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72% of UK business leaders have made active efforts to hire experienced workers who retired early - LinkedIn
Comment from Derval Blehein, HR Leader for EMEA and LATAM at LinkedIn
- 17 Nov 2022
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Employer pay intentions hit new highs, but workers face a real-terms pay cut as the cost-of-living crisis continues
Employers focusing more on job quality and flexible working as they grapple with pay increases, ongoing vacancies, and cost-of-living support for staff
- 17 Nov 2022
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Meta Job Cuts - Comments from Fladgate
Michael McCartney, Employment Partner at Fladgate
- 03 Nov 2022
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Employment Barrister explains employer redundancy rights
With reports of more people facing redundancy in the coming months, Andrew Rhodes, an employment barrister at No5 Barristers’ Chambers has explained everything employers need to know if faced with the possibility of making staff redundant.
- 12 Oct 2022
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Falling vacancies suggest less demand for staff but with so few candidates to choose from the labour market remains tight
‘With unemployment so low and inactivity increasing there are fewer candidates available to employ’, says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS
- 06 Oct 2022
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Mini Budget - Alex Dick the CEO of Alexander Lyons Solutions (ALS)
- 28 Sep 2022
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How to prevent new starters pulling out of a job
By Ian Moore, Lodge Court
- 28 Sep 2022
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Time to include everyone to start a pension
Steve Butler, CEO, Punter Southall Aspire
- 28 Sep 2022
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10 Important HR Tips For What To Do When An Employee Quits
If you're a business owner, you'll know how difficult it is to manage the people who work for you. It can be hard to find the right person in the first place, and then once they've been hired, you need to ensure they're happy and productive.
- 27 Sep 2022
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CIPD responds to largest year-on-year increase to the real Living Wage
Charles Cotton, senior reward adviser for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:
- 23 Sep 2022
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REC Response to mini budget
Neil Carberry, REC CEO said:
- 23 Sep 2022
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CIPD responds to the Chancellor’s budget measures on pay and jobs
Ben Willmott, head of public policy for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has commented in response to the Chancellor’s Growth Plan 2022:
- 23 Sep 2022
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Right to Work Deadline Looms
John Abbott, Chief Business Officer, Yoti
- 23 Sep 2022
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Comments: Tackling thorny recruitment challenges
Colette Philp, UK HR Country Lead at SD Worx
- 23 Sep 2022
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REC response to Govt. energy support for businesses
Kate Shoesmith Deputy CEO, Recruitment & Employment Confederation said: