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House of Lords publish follow up report on IR35
IPSE: ‘Their Lordships have once again cut through the complex web surrounding IR35 and have identified some key areas that must be addressed as a matter of urgency by the government’.
Read this postThree-quarters of 25-54-year-olds long to change careers
ATT: ‘The thought of starting from scratch can be daunting, with many people clearly worried about the feasibility of taking time out to retrain’.
Read this postNumber of romance scams on the up
Lloyds Bank: ‘Romance scam victims don’t just lose thousands of pounds, they also have to deal with emotional betrayal.’
Read this postYounger generations hit hardest by rising costs
Twenty-two per cent of 18-34-year-olds have had to take on a second job in order to make ends meet.
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SIGN UPConstruction growth increases hiring levels
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply: ‘Builders enjoyed their best month since July, bouncing back from December’s doldrums as opportunities unfurled in terms of new orders, job creation and optimism offering a strong start to 2022’.
Read this postHalf of Brits want hybrid working to be a permanent feature
Avansas: ‘From hybrid working arrangements to fully remote opportunities, more options are now up for discussion in places where they may not have been before.’
Read this postScrapping vaccine mandates could help NHS skills crises
APSCo: ‘While there are benefits to the mandatory vaccination scheme, this requirement was exacerbating skills shortages across healthcare at a time when demand on the sector is high’.
Read this postUK firms relying on temps to keep business going
REC: ‘Demand for temps rose particularly strongly last month to help firms ride out the wave of staff absences and keep business going’.
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