Labour Market

The labour market continues to be challenging for many businesses, with wage growth continuing to rise as firms compete for skilled workers. This is a concern as they face a significant rise in employment
The labour market continues to be challenging for many businesses, with wage growth continuing to rise...
News that wages have been rising faster will be a concern for businesses as they continue to grapple with the huge increase in employment costs announced in the autumn Budget.
News that wages have been rising faster will be a concern for businesses as they continue...
The small uptick in unemployment and decline in payrolled employees suggests some further loosening of the labour market.
The small uptick in unemployment and decline in payrolled employees suggests some further loosening of the...
With vacancies continuing to fall and the pace of wage rises slowing, it would appear there are further signs of the labour market loosening.
With vacancies continuing to fall and the pace of wage rises slowing, it would appear there...
The percentage of firms holding back on hiring has been rising since the start of 2024. At the same time, firms trying to fill job vacancies are still struggling.
The percentage of firms holding back on hiring has been rising since the start of 2024....
There are signs of loosening in the jobs market as vacancies fall and wage growth slows. But pay is still outpacing inflation by some margin and there are high levels of economic inactivity.
There are signs of loosening in the jobs market as vacancies fall and wage growth slows....
BCC’s survey of 1300 businesses reveals how employers can set themselves apart to attract the best candidates. In a competitive job market with high numbers of vacancies and low unemployment, attracting and retaining talent
BCC’s survey of 1300 businesses reveals how employers can set themselves apart to attract the best...
The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for the 25th time alongside persistently high levels of economic inactivity and falling unemployment.
The labour market is continuing to give mixed signals as the number of vacancies declines for...
The Government is right to focus on getting more people into jobs and giving local areas the tools to do it
The Government is right to focus on getting more people into jobs and giving local areas...
Better planning for skills is crucial. We need a stable and coherent national skills strategy that ensures institutions are delivering the training the economy needs and that gives businesses the confidence to invest for
Better planning for skills is crucial. We need a stable and coherent national skills strategy that...