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Employment up for low income families, research finds
Employment rates among mothers in low-to-middle income families increased most sharply – from 46% in 1996-97 to 58% by 2022-23.
Recruitment & HR
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UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% – ONS
Payrolled employees fell by 5,000 in October 2024 on the month but increased by 95,000 (0.3%) over the year, reaching 30.4 million.
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More support from employers could help unpaid carers continue working in Northern Ireland – Carer Poverty Commission
The CPC estimated that a combination of flexible working and paid carer’s leave could increase the number in employment in Northern Ireland by more than 6,000.
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Millennials and Gen Z more likely to pursue careers in sustainability and social impact
A senior lecturer in behavioural science at Aston University has highlighted the evolving perceptions of work.
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Reapit adds Suzie Woodhams as chief people officer
In her new role, Woodhams will aim to advance Reapit’s people strategy, leading the development and implementation of HR initiatives.
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More UK jobs expected as Defence Committee holds first session
The call came as the Parliamentary Defence Committee held its first evidence session of the new Parliament.
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89% of candidates believe recruiters show bias when hiring – Tribepad
The proportion of people who said that diversity data was used by prospective employers in a way that benefitted increased by nearly a third in relative terms.
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One in four Gen Zs take parents to their job interviews, research finds
31% had a parent accompany them to an in-person interview, while 29% had them join a virtual interview.
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Number of payrolled employees up year-on-year despite monthly drop – ONS
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 75% in June to August 2024.
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Financial sector named highest paid for university graduates, research finds
Teachers To Your Home analysed July 2024 data from the ONS relating to average weekly earnings for various industries.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Winning the Gen Z retention game
The Workplace Journal speaks with Jonah Stillman, expert, TED speaker, and author, about how best to engage and retain Gen Z in the modern workplace.
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Atom bank appoints Ayshea Robertson as chief people officer
Robertson joins from Zen Internet, the internet service provider, where she spent six years as CPO and board director.