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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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Quarter of SMEs consider cutting jobs to cope with Budget fallout – GPA
National Insurance contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025.
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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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Broadstone expands employee benefits team
The new appointments will bolster Broadstone's capabilities to meet the growing demand for innovative employee benefits solutions.
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McDonald’s to invest £1bn in creation of 24,000 UK-based jobs
These ambitions were unveiled as part of the report 'McDonald’s at 50', prepared by planning and development consultancy Lichfields.
Compensation & Benefits
Young people plan to work part-time in retirement to boost pension savings
Almost half of 18- to 24-year-olds plan to work part-time in retirement, potentially adding up to £88,000 to their pension pots, according to Standard Life.
Compensation & Benefits
New study reveals the most disproportionately popular jobs across the UK
New research by Ciphr reveals the most disproportionately common jobs across the UK, showing regional variations in employment concentrations.
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UK hiring landscape shows cautious optimism, ManpowerGroup survey reveals
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q3 shows a +20% Net Employment Outlook in the UK, with strong hiring intent for under-25s but challenges in engaging young workers. Employers focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and technology to address these issues.
Recruitment & HR
Ikea recruiting players for paid positions in virtual store on Roblox
Ikea is recruiting 10 players for paid positions in its virtual store on Roblox, launching June 24th, to showcase non-linear career journeys.
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UK freelancers face challenges amid economic instability and IR35 changes
Economic challenges and IR35 regulations have dampened the confidence of UK freelancers, with a significant number exploring full-time employment options as business opportunities slow down.
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Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats tighten procedures to ensure legal working rights
This commitment follows productive discussions with Michael Tomlinson, the Minister for Countering Illegal Migration, and Kevin Hollinrake, the Minister for Business and Trade, at the Home Office.
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UK sees significant drop in student visa dependants following new government measures
Recent UK government measures have led to an 80% decrease in dependants on student visas and a significant drop in application.