• 21 Apr 2023
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Responding to the think-tank Resolution Foundation’s Low Pay Britain 2023 report published today, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of REC, said:

• 19 Apr 2023
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The number of active social care work placements have reached an all-time high, with average pay rates on the rise in an effort from businesses and councils to attract more candidates into vital roles, according to data from market-leading workforce technology and services platform Matrix.

• 18 Apr 2023
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In recent years, employees have had to navigate one hurdle after the next – a global pandemic, followed by a cost of living crisis, unprecedented energy price spikes, and rampant inflation. These realities have taken a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of the nation and have no doubt permeated into the workplace.

• 18 Apr 2023
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‘Keeping pay up with inflation is hard but employers can focus on the whole package’, says the CIPD

• 18 Apr 2023
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As the world evolves at pace, there has never been a greater need for specialised talent. This demand is being driven by five global megatrends: the digitalisation of society, the push towards decarbonisation, advancements in research-led healthcare, shifting demographics, and new working models. These trends have created vast opportunities for individuals with experience or training in life sciences, technology, and engineering.

• 17 Apr 2023
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By Sirsha Haldar, General Manager UK, Ireland & South Africa ADP

• 28 Mar 2023
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Adrian Lewis, Director of Activ People HR

• 28 Mar 2023
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A survey of employers shows strong support for reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, finds the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

• 14 Mar 2023
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Responding to suggestions that Ministers will ease restrictions for construction sector, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director Campaign, said:

• 14 Mar 2023
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Before the pandemic ‘working from home’ was often frowned upon and likely discouraged by many bosses. Fast forward to 2023 and new flexible ways of working, including working from home full-time and hybrid working are becoming the norm.

• 14 Mar 2023
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By Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at Peninsula

• 09 Mar 2023
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Responding to the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s letter to the NAO, Kate Shoesmith, REC Deputy Chief Executive, said:

• 02 Mar 2023
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Commenting on Labour’s menopause policy outlined today, Shazia Ejaz, REC director of campaigns, said:

• 28 Feb 2023
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Commenting on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s speech at UK Finance this morning, Shazia Ejaz, REC Director of Campaigns, said:

• 23 Feb 2023
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By Jack Kennedy, UK Economist, Indeed Hiring Lab

• 23 Feb 2023
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Tina Woods, CEO & Co-Founder of Business for Health, comments:

• 21 Feb 2023
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Peter Cheese, chief executive at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development said:

• 16 Feb 2023
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The ONS has published its latest labour market update this morning. Commenting on the statistics, Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of REC, said:

• 15 Feb 2023
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With a month until the Budget, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for reform of childcare, such as the tax-free childcare scheme, to keep parents and carers in work. REC is concerned that inaction could harm the jobs market and the recruitment industry, as labour shortages since the pandemic risks sliding into a £39bn GDP shortfall from next year.

• 08 Feb 2023
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Responding to a government announcement that young people will be able to use UCAS to search and apply for apprenticeships, REC's director of campaigns Shazia Ejaz said: