Category: Contractors
More than a third of workers feel they have more power now than before the pandemic
Benenden: ‘The world of work has undoubtedly changed for good and it has never been more important for businesses to consult with their employees and ensure that they are providing the necessary tools and support to create a healthy workplace’.
Holiday booking scam warning
Lloyds Bank: ‘Scammers are ready to cash in on any last minute surge in bookings, so it’s vital that consumers know how to stay safe’.
A third of UK workers concerned their jobs are at risk of automation
CIPHR: ‘While digitalisation and automation have brought many positive benefits to organisations, there is still much uncertainty about how it will impact people’s jobs in the long term’.
Almost every local UK area has seen a rise in job postings
REC: ‘The number of new job postings has remained relatively stable for the past few weeks, despite concern about rising inflation’.
Employment Bill missing from Queen’s speech
APSCo: ‘Regulation of the Umbrella market is also needed if the UK’s economy is to be strengthened. Government must futureproof employment legislation and consider steps’.
‘End Salary History’ guide launched to improve pay equality
REC: ‘Not asking a candidate about their past earnings is a simple way to ensure everyone is being treated equally when they apply for a job, no matter what their background is’.
More people choosing to Work From Anywhere (WFA)
Swift Group: ‘People are finding new ways to work, including creating mobile office spaces in leisure vehicles such as touring caravans and campervans’.
Top skills most in demand for 2022
GBSB: ‘Businesses are reconfiguring their plans, and thus what skillset they are looking for’.
