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Latest Job Advertisements Surge Amid Economic Uncertainties

Job Advertisements Surge Amid Economic Uncertainties

Friday, April 19, 2024

In a beacon of hope for the UK economy, recent data released by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has unveiled a heartening surge in job advertisements across the nation.

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  • Report on Jobs: Softest increase in starting salaries for nearly three years

    Report on Jobs: Softest increase in starting salaries for nearly three years

    Monday, March 11, 2024

    Recruitment activity across the UK continued to weaken midway through the opening quarter of the year, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global.

  • REC responds to Spring Budget

    REC responds to Spring Budget

    Thursday, March 7, 2024

    Responding to today’s Spring Budget, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

    “If the Chancellor’s goal was to stimulate investment and drive per-person growth, he hit the post”.

  • RECRUITERS AND EMPLOYERS WANT CHANGES TO HELP HIRING IN BUDGET

    RECRUITERS AND EMPLOYERS WANT CHANGES TO HELP HIRING IN BUDGET

    Tuesday, March 5, 2024

    In the recruitment sector, a new survey of employers by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) reveals that they are eager for changes that will help them hire and invest.

  • The Great Reshuffle: 40% of professionals plan to change their job in 2024.

    The Great Reshuffle: 40% of professionals plan to change their job in 2024.

    Tuesday, February 27, 2024

    Half of UK employees seek new job opportunities due to a lack of personal and career development.

    A new Salary and Benefits Review reveals a high level of happiness among the workforce – with 49% of participants stating they are ‘quite happy’ in their current positions and yet this satisfaction does not reflect the fact that 40% of UK professionals plan to change their job in 2024.

  • 14 RECRUITMENT COMPANIES MAKE HMRC SHAME LIST

    14 RECRUITMENT COMPANIES MAKE HMRC SHAME LIST

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Staffline and Randstad Solutions are among the recruitment businesses named yesterday [20 February] by HMRC for failing to pay workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

  • Labour Market Tracker: Bounce back in demand for workers in some areas - REC

    Labour Market Tracker: Bounce back in demand for workers in some areas - REC

    Friday, February 16, 2024

    Demand for workers rebounded in January after a lull in the labour market at the end of 2023, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker.

  • 86% of jobseekers admit not showing up to interviews

    86% of jobseekers admit not showing up to interviews

    Thursday, February 15, 2024

    Recent research conducted by the global recruitment platform Indeed, sheds light on a concerning trend permeating the UK job market: ghosting. With a staggering 86% of UK jobseekers unexpectedly failing to attend job interviews, and 75% of employees admitting to ghosting over the past year, the ramifications of this phenomenon are profound.

  • REC response to ONS labour market figures, February 2024

    REC response to ONS labour market figures, February 2024

    Tuesday, February 13, 2024

    “Today’s data benefits from the return of the Labour Force Survey and tells a clear tale. The Labour market softened in the spring and summer of 2023, before a slightly more positive last part of the year as unemployment dropped a little, employment grew a bit and vacancy numbers fell at a slower rate. Given the growth picture, this is a resilient showing, and reflects the business survey data, including our own Report on Jobs.

  • Labour Market Overview, UK: February 2024

    Labour Market Overview, UK: February 2024

    Tuesday, February 13, 2024

    The latest insights into the UK's labour market for February 2024 reveal a landscape influenced by a mix of factors, including changes in employment levels, wage growth, and economic inactivity. Here's a breakdown of the key findings from the recent release:

  • Lord Alan Sugar Launches Scathing Critique on Remote Working

    Lord Alan Sugar Launches Scathing Critique on Remote Working

    Wednesday, February 7, 2024

    In a recent interview, Lord Alan Sugar, renowned business magnate and television personality, didn't mince words when expressing his disdain for the trend of remote work. Sugar launched into a furious tirade, labelling employees who choose to work from home as "exploitative" and questioning their dedication to their employers.