Commenting on the latest ONS Labour Market statistics, for the period October-December 2012, Gerwyn Davies, Labour Market Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), said:  “The latest figures show that the run up to Christmas provided mixed blessings for employees and jobseekers, with buoyant recruitment but...

Commenting on the latest employment figures released today by the Office for National Statistics the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) Director of Policy and Professional Services Tom Hadley says: “The strength of the UK labour market continues to defy the doom-mongers. Employer confidence remains strong and the outlook for...

After calls for the standardisation of training across the recruitment sector, March 1st will bring a benchmark for the industry with the introduction of its first dedicated apprenticeship. The apprenticeship has already gained the support of recruitment expert and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw James Caan, who believes a standard...

The latest Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs indicated a further strong rise in permanent placements at the beginning of 2013, albeit at its slowest rate in three months, with Scottish recruitment agencies generally citing improved economic conditions. Demand for staff also rose in January, particularly for temps, and...

Employment will continue to grow in the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)/SuccessFactors Labour Market Outlook report. Its key indicator is the net employment balance, which measures the difference between the proportion of employers that intend to increase total staffing...

As an increasing number of employers are turning to mediation to resolve workplace issues*, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Acas have come together to produce updated information for those considering using it within their organisations. Mediation: An approach to resolving workplace issues, is being launched...

Under new regulations the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) plan to recover millions from businesses who are breaking health and safety laws. Liverpool workplace health organisation, Health@Work, warns businesses to get on top of their health and safety issues or face huge bills. James Dunningham, Operations Director for Health@Work...

Government funding to help businesses take on an apprentice has led to the creation of at least 18,900 new Apprenticeships in England in the past year.  That’s according to provisional data released today by the National Apprenticeship Service. At least 18,900 new Apprenticeships created in just nine months Two-thirds...

A survey was carried out across SJD’s 12,000+ contractor client base in December 2012. The survey provides a unique insight into the contractor market over the last six months and also some interesting comparisons to the previous survey between January and June 2012. The results of the latest survey,...

Workers in the UK are earning no more than they were 10 years ago, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).   After adjusting for inflation, it said pay levels peaked in 2009.   Between then and 2012 the ONS said pay had fallen by 3{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e} in real terms.   On...