Women with children, disabled people, and traditionally post-retirement age workers hold the key to boosting employment participation rates according to new research published by the Resolution Foundation. Its Post-pandemic participation report revealed that despite recent falls in unemployment, the long term impact of Covid-19 has been a rise in economic inactivity, up by 830,000 since March 2020….

Pam Loch, Employment Law Solicitor and Managing Director of Loch Associates Group, explains that, with a further wave of strikes to continue throughout March and ongoing disputes over pay and conditions, questions are arising around what rights employees are entitled to if regular working arrangements are impacted. Emergency dependence leave  Some employees may believe they are entitled…

Meanwhile, people across all industries have increasingly turned to private work as the cost of living pushes them to seek higher wages. The flexibility afforded by temporary work also appears attractive to those experiencing post-pandemic burnout. For recruitment agencies, all this is causing sudden and pronounced spikes in demand. This is difficult to manage operationally…

Gender equality has seen steady but significant progress around the world, according to new research. Social enterprise Equileap, which gathers gender equality data, published today (2 March) results showing large companies have made significant improvements over the past three years, with the UK ranking fifth globally. The global average, calculated through 19 gender equality criteria…

UK workers are increasingly seeking out casual jobs to supplement their income. Recruitment platform Indeed has seen ‘weekend only’ and ‘night shift part-time’ searches soar by 120% and 110% between the three months leading to January 2022 and the same period leading to January 2023. Searches for low-skilled jobs also exploded as searches for ‘warehouse…

High profile companies or those in exciting industries appeal to new graduates and experienced hires alike, but what if your company is seen as “boring”? How do you overcome that to attract talent without having to offer huge compensation packages? In this article, Hannah Brice of brand-building consultancy Upmarketry looks at how small to medium enterprises can…

Deel’s data, based on its customer base of remote international teams, showed a devastating impact of economic uncertainty on workers, according to Matt Monette, country lead and head of expansion for Deel UKI. He told HR magazine: “The rising cost of goods and services, the real wage squeeze and surging energy prices are still hurting…

Based on a survey of over 4,000 companies in the UK and across Europe, the findings highlight major employee expectations as employers continue to step up initiatives to attract, hire and retain top-tier talent. With many building out the breadth of recruitment drives and casting the net wider than ever, businesses are increasingly pivoting under…

In the modern workplace, it is now more important than ever to ensure that disability discrimination is properly managed, so that everybody has a fair chance of working in a safe environment that caters to a host of needs. With the Equality Act 2010 in mind, employers must adhere to discrimination laws that protect all…

There are many ways to show you appreciate your employees. But listening and responding to survey feedback should be top of the list. Friday 3 March marks Employee Appreciation Day. A day dedicated to acknowledging the work of employees and valuing their effort and contribution to the organisation. The most vital act of acknowledgement is…

Recruiting employees with the right skills in 2023 will be more challenging than ever, despite the anticipated business slowdown, states a new guide launched today by leading global recruitment firm Monster.  The guide cites recent research from Monster which reveals that 87% of UK companies are planning to hire in 2023, while at the same…

Always Work With Video Production Experts The best tip you need to consider when it comes to recruitment videos is to always work with experts. Video production is no easy task, and having professionals on hand who know what they’re doing can make a huge difference in the outcome of your project. As highlighted by…