Firms in high-skill and highly-paid sectors, such as biotechnology, engineering, high-tech manufacturing and life sciences were, for example, more likely to receive financial support in the form of a grant than companies in lower-skilled industries. more»
UK employers are posting staff vacancies at the fastest rate for over two years, according to new findings, but high competition for skilled workers has forced business owners to increase starting salaries. more»
Average salaries in Britain rose by four per cent between April and May 2017, according to new job market figures, as business owners competed among a declining pool of available candidates. more»
British workers are more concerned about losing their job to a machine than through outsourcing or immigration, according to new survey findings. more»
Job market analysis has shown a 14.7 per cent increase in advertised roles in March, suggesting that workforce expansion has become a priority for business leaders in cities across the UK. more»
So far this year, the self-employed workforce has grown by 148, 000, adding more jobs to the economy than the population of employees, which grew by 144, 000. more»
In terms of which UK cities employees can expect to see the biggest salary hikes, Brighton tops the list the south coast city reported average salary increases of close to 10 per cent last month. more»
As many as one in five people admitted to making one of the biggest decisions in life, their chosen career, based on a TV role model. more»
The Enterprising Britain Awards have announced the most enterprising place in Britain. The awards are commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and aim to recognise the regional initiatives that boost economic growth and enterprise in local communities. more»
The IPSE's Simon McVicker addresses the myths surrounding the work of UK freelancers, including the assumption many have been forced into freelancing. more»
