
Majority of workers say job hunting is difficult – YouGov
Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.

Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.

The total stood at 946,000, down by 1,000 compared to the previous quarter.

The grant aims to help businesses cover costs like salaries, equipment, training, or start-up expenses.

Bill Buchan said: “Joining Bright Future is a proud moment for us and a powerful step forward in our commitment to social justice."

The visit forms part of Yorkshire Building Society’s partnership with FareShare UK, which funds the Building Skills for the Future programme.

The three-year Keep Britain Working partnership, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, will focus on prevention, early support and helping people get back to work.

So far, 385 employers have applied, creating 1,060 new job opportunities.

The programmes, funded by the Department for Communities, focuses on practical training with industry-recognised qualifications in areas such as construction, classroom support, health and social care.

Councillor Patricia Bell said: “Many people have something to give the workplace, and by dividing up roles, we intend to create meaningful work for people with learning disabilities."

Reward Gateway | Edenred found that younger workers were the most positive, with 81% saying engagement efforts meant something to them.

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the BCC Insight Unit found 54% of firms had tried to recruit between August and September, with 75% facing difficulties.

STEP Surrey brings together a live jobs board updated twice daily, thousands of vacancies, and direct access to employment experts for tailored guidance.
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