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We publish daily news to keep you updated with the recruitment news.
The news is organised by the following topics: News archives, Partnerships, Launches, Appointments, Statistics, Opinions and Recruitment Spotlight.

- 01 Dec 2022
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How can the language of love improve how we communicate at work?
- 24 Nov 2022
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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
- 24 Nov 2022
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BrightHR comment on Autumn Statement
- 18 Nov 2022
- Opinion
Upskilling the existing workforce must be central to Government’s growth plans, says the CIPD in response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
- 17 Nov 2022
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ONS comment: REC: Economic inactivity a major challenge for businesses
- 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

- 16 Aug 2022
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The first fall in vacancy numbers since mid-2020 suggest the labour market is losing some momentum
‘The labour market remains tight but real pay packets are shrinking’, says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS
- 16 Aug 2022
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ONS labour market stats - REC reaction
In response to this morning’s ONS labour market statistics, Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation Neil Carberry said:
- 27 Jul 2022
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Reed: With more patients opting to pay privately, businesses should offer private healthcare to attract and retain staff
Claire Harvey, Managing Director of UK Network at Reed, says:
- 21 Jul 2022
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ONS labour market figures - REC response
The ONS has published its latest labour market update. Responding to the figures, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, said:
- 21 Jul 2022
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The battle for talent continues as employers’ vacancies chase a dwindling pool of candidates
‘The labour market continues to deliver jobs but pay packets are shrinking’, says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS
- 13 Jul 2022
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Redesign, redeploy, reskill: three strategies for tackling the skills shortage
Andy Ingham, Senior Vice President, EMEA and APAC, Bullhorn
- 13 Jul 2022
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CIPD urges employers to help employees keep cool in the heatwave through flexible arrangements
In anticipation of this week’s expected heatwave, the CIPD is urging employers to embrace flexible arrangements, to help staff stay comfortable and productive.
- 06 Jul 2022
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The Impact of Technology on HR Practices and How It Can Help Small Businesses Grow Big
Technology has completely redefined the role of HR all over the world.
- 29 Jun 2022
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REC and TUC urge government to abandon plan to allow agency staff to replace striking workers
Representatives of both agency sector and unions say this plan is counter-productive, impractical and puts workers at risk
- 20 Jun 2022
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Enhancing the recruitment process for a strong candidate experience
By Jason Greig, Business Development Manager, at Access Recruitment
- 20 Jun 2022
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With job vacancies at all time high, can tech create an opportunity for EDI?
Dean Sadler, CEO and Co-Founder, Tribepad
- 15 Jun 2022
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ONS Labour Market Overview - Commentary from Indeed
Jack Kennedy, UK economist at the global job site Indeed, commented:
- 14 Jun 2022
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Low unemployment means employers will look to tempt the economically inactive back into work
‘Record job vacancies and buoyant employment figures defy slowing growth’, says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS
- 01 Jun 2022
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I am an inclusive job-hunting expert and this is why the CV is dead
Op Ed by Joseph Williams, CEO at Clu
- 12 May 2022
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Shelving the Employment Bill is a missed opportunity to protect workers’ rights, says the CIPD
Ben Willmott, Head of Policy for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:
- 04 May 2022
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Using employer branding to boost talent acquisition: tips for recruiters
Andy Ingham, Senior Vice President, EMEA & APAC, Bullhorn
- 21 Apr 2022
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HMRC and Lawspeed recommendations on working with umbrella companies
To understand the risks it is necessary to understand the benefits of working with umbrella companies.
- 21 Apr 2022
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More employers look to hire permanent staff despite economic worries
Employers’ confidence in the UK economy took a turn for the worse during the first quarter of 2022 as inflation reached its highest for 30 years. That’s according to new data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
- 12 Apr 2022
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Tight labour market but pay struggles to compete with rising prices
‘The big pay squeeze is still to come’ says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS
- 12 Apr 2022
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ONS labour market stats - REC response
Responding to this morning’s ONS labour market figures, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), said: