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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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  • "Hybrid Working Sparks Job Exodus: Employees Seek Better Recognition and Rewards, Study Shows"

    "Hybrid Working Sparks Job Exodus: Employees Seek Better Recognition and Rewards, Study Shows"

    Tuesday, February 6, 2024

    A shift in the employment landscape has been ignited by the widespread adoption of hybrid working, with a staggering 73% of UK employees now on the lookout for new opportunities in 2024. The allure of flexible working arrangements has proven to be a double-edged sword, according to recent research from Blackhawk Network (BHN).

  • Worker shortages hit small employers the most – REC

    Worker shortages hit small employers the most – REC

    Wednesday, January 31, 2024

    Seven in 10 employers across the UK are still witnessing a shortage of all types of candidates for their roles, a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) suggests.

  • JobsOutlook: Chancellor should take advantage of mood for investing and hiring in his spring Budget – REC

    JobsOutlook: Chancellor should take advantage of mood for investing and hiring in his spring Budget – REC

    Thursday, January 25, 2024

    The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s latest JobsOutlook reports that businesses’ mood about their own prospects continues to improve. While the net balance of employers’ confidence in making investment and hiring decisions was +4 in October-December – optimism growing more slowly than in previous months – it is hugely important that firms continue to see the future as hopeful.

  • Burned Out Britain: 70% of UK Workers Set to Jump Ship in 2024, Reveals HiBob Research

    Burned Out Britain: 70% of UK Workers Set to Jump Ship in 2024, Reveals HiBob Research

    Monday, January 22, 2024

    In a startling revelation, HiBob, the innovator behind the transformative HR platform Bob, unveils a grim snapshot of the mental state of the UK workforce in 2024. A staggering one fifth (20%) of British workers are feeling the burnout blues, propelling an alarming 70% to actively seek new job opportunities this year.

  • Labour Market Overview, UK: January 2024

    Labour Market Overview, UK: January 2024

    Tuesday, January 16, 2024

    In the ever-evolving landscape of the United Kingdom's labour market, the December 2023 report offers a glimpse into the recent shifts and trends that are shaping the nation's workforce. This comprehensive overview highlights both the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the labour market.

  • Labour Market Tracker: December labour demand was lower than in previous years but labour shortages are still supporting activity – REC

    Labour Market Tracker: December labour demand was lower than in previous years but labour shortages are still supporting activity – REC

    Monday, January 15, 2024

    Despite falls relative to previous years, demand overall is still substantial, with the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker showing 1.7 million active job postings in December.

  • Report on Jobs: Softer decline in recruitment activity at end of 2023

    Report on Jobs: Softer decline in recruitment activity at end of 2023

    Monday, January 8, 2024

    Recruitment intentions remained subdued as 2023 drew to a close, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global. Permanent placements and temp billings declined again in December, albeit at softer rates than in November, as employers maintained a cautious stance regarding hiring amid the weaker economic climate. At the same time, overall vacancies fell slightly for the third time in the past four months.

  • BLUE MONDAY: 18 MILLION DAYS LOST AT WORK TO MENTAL HEALTH

    BLUE MONDAY: 18 MILLION DAYS LOST AT WORK TO MENTAL HEALTH

    Monday, January 8, 2024

    Posted by Amelia Brand | Jan 8, 2024 | News, Wellbeing News

    New research conducted by personal injury experts at claims.co.uk has uncovered a concerning trend in the UK workforce, with an average of 18 million days per year lost to mental health conditions.

  • Labour Market Tracker: Businesses unable to maximise trade this Christmas as vacancies run high

    Labour Market Tracker: Businesses unable to maximise trade this Christmas as vacancies run high

    Friday, December 15, 2023

    The number of active postings in the week of 27 November - 3 December 2023 was 1,438,099, 7.7% higher than the previous week (20-26 November 2023), but 8.6% lower than the comparable week in the previous year (28 November – 4 December 2022).

  • Labour market overview, UK: December 2023

    Labour market overview, UK: December 2023

    Tuesday, December 12, 2023

    In the ever-evolving landscape of the United Kingdom's labour market, the December 2023 report offers a glimpse into the recent shifts and trends that are shaping the nation's workforce. This comprehensive overview highlights both the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the labour market.