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Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec

Job Support Scheme - "new measures may be delaying the inevitable, but will certainly be welcomed" says CV-Library's CEO

Lee Biggins, founder and CEO of CV-Library, comments:

"It would have been all too easy for the government to extend the furlough scheme; but we welcome Sunak's decision to adapt it as we head into the autumn and winter months. The new Job Support Scheme will help to slowly bring professionals back to work; some of whom may have been away from the workplace for as long as six months. It will also provide some respite for workers who may be feeling nervous about their career prospects; while alleviating pressures on employers to make difficult decisions about their workforce. 

"Unfortunately, the second wave is well on its way and it's going to be a difficult period for the UK job market. Already, we're seeing that people who work in industries that have been hard hit are starting to look for opportunities in different sectors; and application rates have soared massively. While more job opportunities are popping up every day, competition is rife, especially as people have been panicking about job security. The new measures may well be delaying the inevitable of mass unemployment, but they will certainly be welcomed by workers and employers alike."