Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Fri, 10/04/2020 - 09:11
IES recommends five priorities of action and for government to bring together a ‘Cobra’ for jobs to work together on designing, co-ordinating and mobilising a response to the Covid-19 recession
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Fri, 10/04/2020 - 09:06
With the UK’s workforce adapting and adjusting to their newly imposed work environment, wellbeing app REVOOLA is leading a campaign to help employers look after their staff’s mental and physical fitness while working from home during the coronavirus epidemic.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 08/04/2020 - 11:18
Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has launched a free online training portal designed to help employers and teams grow the skills they need to function effectively and thrive in the face of Covid-19.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Wed, 08/04/2020 - 10:05
The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) had a detrimental impact on staff recruitment across the UK in March. The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey signalled that permanent placements and temp billings both fell at the steepest rates since 2009 as firms cancelled or postponed plans to take on new staff.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Tue, 07/04/2020 - 10:45
Businesses to help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of coronavirus and similar future situations as a result of £20 million government funding.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Tue, 07/04/2020 - 10:35
The government has confirmed that employment businesses are eligible to apply for the business rates retail discount. Recruiters are eligible for the scheme, whether their office is now closed or not.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Tue, 07/04/2020 - 10:29
Managing people’s fear and anxiety and supporting their mental health during the coronavirus crisis is the most common challenge for employers says new, joint research from the CIPD and People Management magazine, published today.
Submitted by Stuart Gentle on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 10:44
The Chancellor has announced changes to the emergency loans scheme to help businesses which are struggling amid the Covid-19 crisis. Responding to the changes, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation called for more to be done to ensure companies experiencing cashflow problems can access support more quickly.