Latest Contractor News
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Employer pay awards hit new highs
CIPD: ‘Pay awards are expected to rise by the highest amount we’ve seen in our survey for ten years but it’s being outpaced by rising prices. Rather than feeling the benefit of higher pay, most will face a real-terms pay cut’.
Read this postDemand for admin, HR and office support roles
Robert Half: ‘Admin, HR and office support staff have a critical role to play in keeping businesses running, but our data suggests that the current hiring landscape is making recruitment across these roles difficult’.
Read this postAutumn Statement shows the hard work that needs to be done
REC: ‘The Autumn Statement was rooted in the reality of the country’s economic position - that alone is a step on from earlier in the Autumn. The need for growth is obvious’.
Read this postContractor pay being driven by demand
APSCo: ‘With talent in increasingly short supply since Brexit and Covid, temporary staff have been hugely valuable in filling gaps’.
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SIGN UPMajority of employees unhappy with office environment
Unispace: ‘Pre-pandemic, employers were already competing with each other about who could offer the best amenities for their employees. Today’s workforce is looking for even more’.
Read this postJob advert numbers stable but there’s still uncertainty
REC: ‘On November 17th, the Chancellor has a chance to set out plans for growth which underpin investment by businesses in improving productivity, from skills to employment support to technology’.
Read this postCalls for a UK skills policy rethink
CIPD: ‘A growing number of graduates are stuck in low-skilled jobs, while employers find it harder to motivate and retain overqualified graduates, undermining workplace productivity’.
Read this postMajority of Brits are stressed about retirement finances
Aviva: ‘With a little planning, and simple rules of thumb, you can easily feel more in control of your savings and know if you are on track for the lifestyle you want in your retirement’.
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