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Over a third of working mums have retrained after having children and many more are considering it, with the top reason given that their values have changed and they want a more meaningful job, according to a Workingmums.co.uk survey.

A TECHNICAL recruitment agency which has supplied engineers to some of Hull’s most iconic developments has a million reasons to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

The Up Group, Europe’s leading digital executive search and networking business, has secured investment from mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge as the Group targets further domestic and international growth.

Third Bridge, the primary research partner that connects investors to the critical intelligence that can make or break deals, has been named by Great Place to Work® as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces.

Work stress and injuries result in over 27.3 million sick days a year in the UK.

Survey of HR professionals and line managers reveals trends in flexible working, talent development and HR’s role across 16 European countries.

Research from facilities and building maintenance specialists Direct 365 has discovered that flexible working is the most favoured perk among employees in the UK, with 35% of participants listing it as their top one.

New Glassdoor Economic Research study reveals cost of living in Britain is one of the highest in Europe

Technology-related meeting stress causes serious problems throughout the workplace, from lowered productivity to lost business and even missed promotions.

Professional services consultancy Procorre is warning of a shortfall in the number of IT consultants available across Europe to advise on projects relating to rise of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Business concerned about levy, but committed to skills

Mariano Mamertino, economist at the global job site, Indeed, comments:

Geoff Pearce, Managing Consultant at NGA Human Resources

When performing a survey or carrying out academic research, we have to think about what we want to achieve. What are our goals? What do we want to know? And what do we plan to do with the information once we have it?

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