
More workers to be rewarded this Christmas as employers fear skill shortages
Employers will work harder than ever to retain staff this Christmas, as new research has shown UK firms are spending millions on end-of-year bonuses and parties. more»
Employers will work harder than ever to retain staff this Christmas, as new research has shown UK firms are spending millions on end-of-year bonuses and parties. more»
Over half of UK business owners have filled vacancies with underqualified staff in the last year, as new research reveals how employers have responded to a drop in available skilled candidates. more»
Fewer than one-third of small business owners are confident there will be enough people available to fill high-skilled jobs in the future, according a new education and skills survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in partnership with educational publisher Pearson. more»
Media interest in the research of one of my university tutors highlighted the problem with the never-ending push to get more young people into higher education while an interview with a pioneering recruitment startup suggested a solution. more»
Leading entrepreneurs including Martha Lane Fox and Debbie Wosskow have warned the prime minister his immigration restrictions could hurt UK startups. more»
Micro firms aren't looking into the apprenticeship scheme because of the admin burden entailed, despite having recruitment troubles. more»