Recruitment firms say there are reasons to be optimistic about 2025, despite the steep decline in vacancies.
According to newly released statistics, the decline in permanent employment placements at the end of 2024 was the largest since August 2023. The KPMG and Recruitment and Employers Confederation survey for December 2020 reported a lack in market demand for qualified candidates. This could be linked with fears about the increase in employee National Insurance […]
What employers should know about immigration by 2025
In 2025, the UK immigration landscape is likely to change further, affecting employers and those who wish to travel to the UK, whether for personal or work reasons. Chetal Patel, Bates Wells head of immigration, explains what organisations should be looking out for when bringing in overseas talent in 2025. Change to eVisas UK Visas […]
Second jobs at four-day council ‘nuttier than a squirrel’s brunch’
The situation at South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has been described as “nuttier than a squirrel’s brunch” after a report revealed one in six four-day week employees have second jobs. Independent councillor Dan Lentell has put forward a motion for the formal monitoring of second jobs after new figures showed 16% of the council’s staff […]
Support staff urged to adopt flexible working arrangements amid new weather warnings
As more weather warnings across the UK are issued, the CIPD urges employers to offer flexible work provisions. The professional body for HR & people development has encouraged businesses to provide support to staff who might find it difficult to get to their regular workplace. Claire McCartney is the policy and practice manager for the […]
Mick Lynch, RMT boss, retires
After four years as RMT’s general secretary, Mick Lynch will retire at the age 63. Lynch, an electrician with a degree, was blacklisted illegally for his union membership. In 1988, he was instrumental in the formation of the Electrical and Plumbing Industries Union after the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union, (EETPU), was expelled from […]
McDonald’s “never took DEI serious,” claims HR expert
McDonald’s, which continues to be embroiled in controversy over sexual harassment, has faced stinging criticism this week after signalling it was rowing back on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. On Monday the fast food giant said it would retire specific goals introduced in 2021 for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. It will also scrap […]
Social worker wins court case on national insurance payments
A social worker engaged by the Home Office has successfully claimed nearly £37,000 from a recruitment agency after an employment tribunal deemed that ‘unlawful deductions’ had been made from their pay. According to specialist Qdos, the case brings into sharp focus the complexity of employment status – something that the government has promised to simplify under […]
Social worker wins court case on national insurance payments
After a tribunal determined that unlawful deductions had been made, a social worker employed by the Home Office was able to claim nearly PS37,000 back from a recruitment company. The case, according to Qdos specialist, brings to light the complexity of employment status. This is something the government promised to simplify with the Employment Rights […]
Women may miss out on career opportunities by working full remote, Nationwide CEO says
Women who choose to work from home could be missing out on critical career opportunities, according to the head of Nationwide, Debbie Crosbie. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, CEO Debbie Crosbie spoke of the importance of being physically present in the office to unlock career growth, citing evidence that employees who […]
What’s the difference between ‘Rust Out’ and Burnout?
Burnout is a word that comes to mind when we consider mental health or stress in the workplace. In September of this year, burnout was a commonly used word when sickness in the UK reached its highest level in 10 years. Mental health issues ranked among the top four reasons for sick leave, and contributed […]