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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...
An independent taskforce has met for the first time to ensure the North Sea’s strategic transition from oil and gas to a renewable future, while safeguarding up to 200,000 jobs.
An independent taskforce has met for the first time to ensure the North Sea’s strategic transition...
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals less than a quarter of firms increased their workforce in Q4 2024.
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) reveals less than a quarter of firms...
The British Chambers of Commerce has used an evidence session on the Employment Rights Bill to highlight businesses’ serious concerns about the legislation and the speed and detail of consultation.
The British Chambers of Commerce has used an evidence session on the Employment Rights Bill to...