People and Work

We are pleased the Government has listened to our calls and put skills at the heart of the Industrial Strategy.
We are pleased the Government has listened to our calls and put skills at the heart...
The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data showing a rise in unemployment.
The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data...
The overall boost in funding is welcome, however business are 'deeply disappointed' about plans to defund the majority of Level 7 opportunities.
The overall boost in funding is welcome, however business are 'deeply disappointed' about plans to defund...
Businesses are keen to unlock more home-grown talent and will welcome the broad direction of travel in today’s White Paper.
Businesses are keen to unlock more home-grown talent and will welcome the broad direction of travel...
This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right balance in the Employment Rights Bill is fast closing.
This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the...
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently tackles the jobs crisis among young people.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently...
The rising cost of employment is a major challenge for employers. While wage growth has eased once again, it continues to significantly outpace inflation.
The rising cost of employment is a major challenge for employers. While wage growth has eased...
Our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over the last three months.
Our latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook reveals only a fifth (20%) of firms increased their workforce over...
While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the legislation still does not strike the right balance.
While the government has consulted with business, and listened to concerns, the legislation still does not...
The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills shortages, higher wage costs and the imminent hike in employment taxes.
The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills shortages, higher...