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UK job market out-performing global competitors, but application numbers plummet

While hiring across the UK saw fewer fluctuations than other leading global economies, the country is experiencing a significant talent crunch, with application numbers halving by the end of last… The post UK job market out-performing global competitors, but application numbers plummet appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Speaking it into existence: 18% of Brits are ‘manifesting’ a salary raise in 2022

Almost two thirds of Brits (60%) are ‘speaking their goals into existence’ this year, according to new research. The study, compiled by online printing specialists instantprint, asked Brits about their views… The post Speaking it into existence: 18% of Brits are ‘manifesting’ a salary raise in 2022 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Zurich’s apprenticeship programme grows three-fold

Zurich in the UK has boosted its apprenticeship programme three-fold over the past 24 months as it gears up to recruit the next generation of industry talent.  With over 40… The post Zurich’s apprenticeship programme grows three-fold appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Bright Horizons to enrol 700 apprentices across the UK in 2022

This year, Bright Horizons is dedicated to enrolling 700 apprentices across the UK, including supporting 400 existing employees and 300 new recruits. The recruitment drive is part of the celebration… The post Bright Horizons to enrol 700 apprentices across the UK in 2022 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

APSCo urges levy paying employers and SMEs to take action during National Apprenticeship Week

As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has urged levy paying recruitment firms and SME businesses to make sure they’re benefiting… The post APSCo urges levy paying employers and SMEs to take action during National Apprenticeship Week appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

PeoplePerHour sees freelance boom despite staff shortages

As the negative impact of staff shortages is felt across a myriad of UK industry sectors, freelancer website PeoplePerHour  reveals that it has seen a 48% year-on-year rise in freelance… The post PeoplePerHour sees freelance boom despite staff shortages appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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.

Increase in pressure for businesses to trial a four-day working week since demands for flexi-working amid the pandemic

The pandemic has changed the work structure and expectations for many businesses with many people now working from home; this has come with a mass of challenges and opportunities as… The post Increase in pressure for businesses to trial a four-day working week since demands for flexi-working amid the pandemic appeared first on London Business…

Employers are being warned that they should think carefully before reducing sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff

Employers are being warned that they should think carefully before reducing sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff, says a leading employment solicitor. Joanne Stronach, who is Head of Employment Law… The post Employers are being warned that they should think carefully before reducing sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff appeared first on London Business News…

Graduates not getting skilled jobs as less than a third of vacancies are advertised publicly, expert warns

Graduates are failing to land skilled jobs with as little as 30% of all roles advertised publicly, a careers expert has warned. Jake Fox, founder of Paperound, the digital marketplace… The post Graduates not getting skilled jobs as less than a third of vacancies are advertised publicly, expert warns appeared first on London Business News…

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