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Visa changes welcome news for UK skills shortages, but more is needed

News of amends to visa and immigration requirements for HGV drivers and the introduction of Scale Up Visas is positive news for employers struggling with skills shortages, but shouldn’t be… The post Visa changes welcome news for UK skills shortages, but more is needed appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Bin drivers quit jobs for better pay which could affect Christmas collections

More and more bin lorry drivers are quitting their jobs for higher paid jobs and can earn as much at £78,000 a year instead of their current salary of £25,000.… The post Bin drivers quit jobs for better pay which could affect Christmas collections appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Bus firms face a Tsunami of shortages as HGV divers salary pays thousands more

The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, which represents National Express and Stagecoach have warned that there is around 4,000 vacancies for bus drivers. Bus drivers who hold a HGV licence… The post Bus firms face a Tsunami of shortages as HGV divers salary pays thousands more appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Dr warns the NHS ‘could grind to a halt overnight’ due to Brexit and the lack of professionals coming from Europe

There are real fears that the NHS will “grind to a halt overnight” as there is a lack of European medical students and professionals entering the UK since Brexit. Professor… The post Dr warns the NHS ‘could grind to a halt overnight’ due to Brexit and the lack of professionals coming from Europe appeared first…

There are ‘new issues’ over Christmas as the pork industry have fears over labour shortages

The pork industry have warned that Christmas will present “new issues” over labour shortages despite the government issuing 800 visas for foreign butchers. The government has boosted additional butchers from… The post There are ‘new issues’ over Christmas as the pork industry have fears over labour shortages appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

59% of workers don’t think they’re paid ‘what they are worth’

A new survey by HR software provider CIPHR suggests that most people don’t believe they’re being paid what they think ‘they are worth’ to do their current jobs. And, perhaps… The post 59% of workers don’t think they’re paid ‘what they are worth’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

HGV driver shortage – “country in a state of logistical disarray”

A shortage of hauliers and associated issues with logistics have led to some businesses reporting difficulties importing and exportingand may be leading to some consumers reporting not being able to… The post HGV driver shortage – “country in a state of logistical disarray” appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Hope for staff shortages as workers signal intention to change roles

With employers said to be facing the worst shortage of job candidates on record, the fact that two thirds (65%) of people currently working are either searching for or open… The post Hope for staff shortages as workers signal intention to change roles appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Addison Lee looks for 1,000 new drivers as demand surges

Addison Lee – London’s largest quality ground transport provider– is looking to add 1,000 new passenger car drivers to meet growing demand for its services in London as the capital… The post Addison Lee looks for 1,000 new drivers as demand surges appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Businesses to lose £48bn as two thirds of employees to quit their job within the year

Research released by HR software platform Employment Hero has found that London businesses are more at risk than any other UK region of losing talent, with two thirds (65 per… The post Businesses to lose £48bn as two thirds of employees to quit their job within the year appeared first on London Business News |…

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