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The sense of uncertainty caused by the ‘Brexit’ vote earlier this year won’t necessarily translate into economic turmoil. In fact, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce,2017 is set to be a period of steady growth.

British workers are enjoying real-term pay increases for the second year in a row, according to Willis Towers Watson’s latest Salary Budget Planning Study. The study, conducted twice a year primarily covering private sector companies, shows that average UK pay rises of 3%, coupled with low annual inflation of 0.4%** for the first half of the year, will outstrip those enjoyed by workers in many other major European economies.

New research from contractor specialists Contracting Scout has found that contractors are feeling under fire from the government. Their Contractor Confidence survey found 60 per cent of respondents think the government is discouraging contractors and would prefer them to become permanent employees. Only eight per cent think the government values contractors as an important part of the workforce.

A hard-hitting new report commissioned by Business in the Community, using survey data collected by YouGov and examined by researchers at The University of Manchester, is calling for employers to take urgent action to identify and stamp out racist behaviour in the workplace.

Charity first to benefit from integrated discounts, reward & recognition platform

The majority (82%) of employees in the UK do not have a mentor for help and support at work, according to new research by Rungway. Without the support in the workplace, over a fifth (21%) of UK workers are instead turning to friends or family outside of the workplace.

The majority (82%) of employees in the UK do not have a mentor for help and support at work, according to new research by Rungway.

Diversity consultancy, The Clear Company, has voiced support for the Parker Review’s recommendation that all FTSE 100 company should have at least one board member from an ethnic minority by 2021, but maintains that targets alone are not enough to help improve diversity.

Tom Castley, VP EMEA, Xactly

A company like Deloitte is constantly looking for smart hires. Deloitte Belgium is processing more than 20,000 applications every year. Therefore it needs an intelligent recruitment solution supporting it in its endeavours.

Could the UK's tech hub map be redrawn? New data from job site Indeed

35 guidelines for introducing fair recruitment practices which promote diversity and inclusion are available in a new checklist published today by cut-e, the international talent measurement and assessment specialist.

Virgin Atlantic is aiming to make a flying career truly accessible to everyone – thanks to the re-launch of its Future Flyers Programme for 2017. Now in its third year, the airline is offering 12 spaces on its record breaking programme, which leads directly to a job as an airline pilot with Virgin Atlantic.

One of the biggest frustrations of operating as an intermediary such as a recruitment agency, or as a provider of payroll to contractors like an umbrella company, is the annual cycle of HMRC budgets and statements which may or may not turn the way you work completely upside down.