Number of advertised part-time roles soars by 44% in one year
Part-time vacancies soared by 44% over the past year, with the biggest rise being recorded in the manufacturing segment (+163%), figures released by employment agency Reed can suggest.
UK unemployment hits six-year low, ONS figures suggest
The Office for National Statistics data for April to June 2014 suggests that UK unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, the lowest rate in six years, while wages were slightly lower than a year ago (by 0.2 percent).
UK CCTV market to grow by 3.8 percent in 2014, experts forecast
The UK closed-circuit television market grew in value by 3.1% in 2012 and 5.8% in 2013 and is likely to continue its positive trend throughout 2014, a new market research report was able to reveal.
Small and medium businesses fail to comply with flexible working directive changes
Close to a third of small and medium businesses are not properly upholding employee rights legislation by not offering flexible working arrangements to staff, a recent media news report into this matter was able to reveal.
UK prisons affected by staff shortages, minister admits
Some UK prisons are affected by a shortage of staff, which puts both employees and prisoners at risk, Justice secretary Chris Grayling has recently admitted during the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Over half of manufacturing SMEs plan to recruit new staff in 2014
Roughly 53% of manufacturing SMEs intend to recruit new employees this year with the average growth in staff numbers being estimated at around 4%, recent research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks was able to reveal.
Employers applaud Government’s flagship apprenticeship programme
The government’s Get In, Go Far apprenticeship campaign has received very positive feedback from employers and industry experts alike, a recent news report on the matter was able to reveal.
Employees should take time off every 2 months or risk lower productivity, research warns
Employees start to feel tired and lose their productivity just eight weeks after returning from holidays, a recent survey of more than 2,000 British workers was able to reveal.
Services sector records strong growth in employment
The number of new employees in the business and professional services sector grew at its fastest rate for sever years in the past four months, a recent report by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) was able to reveal.
Majority of small and medium enterprises plan to invest in Q3, survey reveals
Small and medium enterprises across the North West are planning to invest in new technology and equipment, staff recruitment and management, as well as staff training in Q3, 2014, a survey carried out by Bibby Financial Services (BFS) was able to
British employees work 6.5 extra hours to cover for colleagues’ absence
A survey of 1,000 UK full-time workers has revealed that 88% are taking on additional work to cover for absent colleagues, some of them clocking up an average 6.5 extra working hours each week.
Most businesses fail to use data effectively, IT professionals warn
Only around a quarter of firms manage to use the various types of data they collect in an effective manner, a recent survey of 288 IT professionals was able to reveal.