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Today, more than 1.5 million people work in the digital sector or roles related to digital technology. In fact, the number of digital technology jobs across the UK has grown at twice the rate of other roles. But, can education keep up? Here, Graham Smith, head of marketing at leading Microsoft recruitment partner, Curo Talent explains how changes in education can fulfil the increased demand for IT skills.

The final deadline has expired for UK organisations with 250 + employees to report their gender pay gap - the average difference between what they pay male and female employees - to the Government Equalities Office.

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Organisations must proactively encourage a culture of flexibility across the entire workforce, or risk negatively impacting employee engagement levels and the ability to attract and retain top talent.

Tara Sinclair, economist and senior fellow at global job site, Indeed, comments:

Petra Wilton, director of strategy for the Chartered Management Institute, said:

Midnight last night was the deadline for companies with 250 or more employees to submit their gender pay gap data to the government and publish it online. Commenting on the first year of what will be an annual requirement, Tom Hadley, director of policy at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation says:

Following Prime Minister Theresa May’s article published in The Telegraph today (Wednesday) about her commitment to tackle the gender pay gap, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has commented on why this is also an important issue for pension funds and savers:

Petra Wilton, director of strategy for the Chartered Management Institute, said:

Steve Wainwright, Managing Director, EMEA at Skillsoft

Employees Are Demonstrating Increasing Caution When Seeking New Opportunities Amid Low Wages And Brexit Uncertainty

Petra Wilton, director of strategy for the Chartered Management Institute, said:

Still room for improvement, but women are reclaiming their place in tech

Today’s labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), based on data from November 2017 – January 2018, show that the number of people in employment is rising, while vacancies remain high.

Commenting on the latest labour market figures from the ONS, Ian Brinkley, Acting Chief Economist at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said: