Self-employed workers may be getting ‘worst of both worlds’
A new report has found that the self-employed are more likely to work unpaid overtime and less likely to take sick days than employees – yet many lack autonomy at work. New research from the Social Market Foundation (SMF) think tank, supported by PRISM, finds that many self-employed workers get a worse deal at work […]
Read More →Autumn Statement promises rise in the minimum wage
In his first Autumn Statement yesterday, Chancellor Phillip Hammond pledged that the Government will increase the minimum wage to £7.50 as of April 2017. Raising the UK’s productivity was a made a big focus by the Chancellor in his first (and now apparently last) Autumn interim budget statement, as he announced that as of next […]
Read More →Coventry recruitment agency celebrates successful year
The Coventry branch of Midlands-based recruitment firm, Encore Personnel, is celebrating an exceptional 12 months which has seen the business secure significant contract wins and enjoy company-wide growth. Encore’s expertise have been used by a number of high-profile local employers, including The London Taxi Company and Mission Foods and the business has helped to boost […]
Read More →The ‘gig economy’ – what does it mean for employers and workers?
With technology changing the way we live our lives, services such as Uber and Deliveroo have created a new ‘gig economy’ where people have the flexibility to choose when and where they work. Instead of a salary, individuals get paid for the ‘gigs’ they do – from delivering a takeaway to cleaning a house. As […]
Read More →Less diversity in construction than feared
The number of females in professional construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, according to a survey carried out by specialist construction recruitment firm, One Way. In a survey of professionals from across the industry, the firm found that 65% of respondents work in a company where less than 5% of the workforce is […]
Read More →UK tech salaries on the rise
The latest quarterly jobs data issued by online tech careers site Dice shows continued increase in pay levels in the UK’s tech sector as cyber-security skills continue to be in high demand. Third quarter (July to September 2016) job data from the UK technology sector showed an average rise in salaries of 5% compared to […]
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REC’s @ShoesmithKate rounds up #AutumnStatement for #recruiters – tax, productivity & regional growth on the agenda http://34.gs/AS2016
Read More →Tips for graduates: Transitioning from academia into employment
Got the graduation blues? Looking to move from academia into employment but unsure how to move forward? If this is your first foray into the world of work after enjoying university life, for the majority of people it is a scary situation. The dawn of reality! Regardless of whether you have any previous work experience, […]
Read More →Calibre Search on growth trail with new move
Calibre Search’s Manchester office is on target to turnover £3 million next year after moving into The Landmark building in the Northern Quarter. There is space for 18 specialist recruiters in Calibre’s new city centre base, a former textiles warehouse. Director Pete Gillick said his team specialise in built environment (consultancy and construction), heating, ventilation […]
Read More →Latest ONS figures reveal 31.8m are in work
Some 31.8m people are in work while the unemployment rate has dropped to an 11-year low of just 4.8% – down by more than 900,000 since 2010 – according to the latest ONS figures. The Office for National Statistics has confirmed that employment continues to run at a record high rate of 74.5%, with 31.8 […]
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