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ONS jobs data: ‘Companies are having to bend over backwards to secure talent’
The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates for March to May 2022 show that over the quarter, there was an increase in the employment rate, while unemployment and economic inactivity… The post ONS jobs data: ‘Companies are having to bend over backwards to secure talent’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Number of part-time and temp workers hits peak, soaring to 10m
The number of people doing part-time and temporary work has hit its highest level since the early days of the pandemic1, according to new analysis by Indeed Flex, the online… The post Number of part-time and temp workers hits peak, soaring to 10m appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
New data shows how employees are using their time working from home to look for their next career move
New jobseeker data published by leading job aggregator, ClickJobs.io shows a surge in work time job searching with 11am on Wednesday now the optimum time is to apply for a… The post New data shows how employees are using their time working from home to look for their next career move appeared first on London…
New high potential visa could help ease skills shortages
A top immigration expert has today highlighted how a new high potential individual (HPI) visa could help ease the skills shortage for employers when it goes live at the end… The post New high potential visa could help ease skills shortages appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Female jobseekers are twice as successful at finding a new job than male counterparts
A new national employee survey published by leading Recruitment and Employment Technology Company, CareerWallet has highlighted that female jobseekers are nearly twice as successful than men at finding a new… The post Female jobseekers are twice as successful at finding a new job than male counterparts appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Job seekers warned not to be complacent in buoyant job market
Job seekers can’t allow for complacency when looking for a new role, despite the rising number of vacancies across the UK. That’s according to job application tracking platform, RoleCatcher. Responding… The post Job seekers warned not to be complacent in buoyant job market appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
UK paves the way in payroll proficiency across Europe
The UK is paving the way in payroll proficiency compared to its European counterparts, with over half (53%) of British companies using sophisticated technology to make payroll easier. Across Europe,… The post UK paves the way in payroll proficiency across Europe appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
P&O admits to breaking employment law as there is ‘absolutely no doubt’ they had to consult with unions
P&O’s chief executive had a grilling today during a joint session of the Commons’ transport and business select committees. Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite told MPs there is “absolutely no doubt”… The post P&O admits to breaking employment law as there is ‘absolutely no doubt’ they had to consult with unions appeared first on London Business…
Government says it cannot intervene in P&O ‘jobs massacre’
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A minister has said the government cannot stop the impromptu sacking of 800 staff at UK-based ferry firm P&O. Armed forces minister James Heappey descried the company’s behaviour as “disgraceful” but said the state had little ability to intervene. “I think that is the reality,” he explained in an interview with BBC Breakfast. “The Government…
Amazon to create 1,500 new apprenticeships this year in the UK
The online retail giant Amazon have announced they are to create 1,500 new apprenticeships in the UK this year. Amazon are offering new roles over 40 different schemes with 200… The post Amazon to create 1,500 new apprenticeships this year in the UK appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.