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More people in work, but pay growth remains negative
Latest figures have underlined the strength of the UK's flexible labour market. Labour market statistics for March 2017 to May 2017 showed a 175,000 rise in employment and 64,000 fall in unemployment.
Jul 13, 2017
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Searching for the next Businesswoman of the Year
Pertemps are sponsors of the prestigious Women of the Year Awards, which celebrates inspirational businesswomen across the UK. Could you be the next winner?
Jul 7, 2017
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Employment continues to strengthen, but weak pay growth remains a worry
The latest Pertemps/CBI Labour Market Update follows similar trends from last month’s. While employment is at a record high (74.8%) and unemployment is falling, pay growth remains weak.
Jun 16, 2017
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May's CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update
Carmen comments on this month’s CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update and the trend from last month – employment is at a record high; unemployment is falling, however pay growth continues to struggle.
May 31, 2017
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Employment at record high, but pay growth continues to struggle
Check out the latest CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update here
May 18, 2017
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Upskill your workforce with Pertemps
Carmen examines one of the most important aspects of leading a team and the benefits of ensuring everyone feels truly valued. "An unsatisfied workforce equals low retention rates and high recruitment costs. Discover how Pertemps can help."
May 15, 2017
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Labour market strengthens, but pay growth remains a concern
Data released today by the Office for National Statistics shows a labour market that is performing well, with the number of people in employment rising and those of out of work falling.
Apr 13, 2017
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Spring Budget and supporting women: What is being done?
Carmen revisits the Spring Budget and how it might further impact females in the UK: "Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the Spring Budget on International Women’s Day this year, a day for celebrating the achievements of women across the globe. With inequality still rife between men and women, I wanted to find out the real impact on women, if any, that this Budget will have."
Apr 10, 2017
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CBI Labour Market Update: Thoughts on the latest figures
Our Chairperson Carmen reviews the latest employment statistics; "It’s coming up to that time of the month again - the CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update. I’m always intrigued when I read the latest figures unearthed by the survey and discover the highs and lows occurring in the market nationwide."
Apr 6, 2017
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Tackling youth unemployment : Carmen's Thoughts
"573,000 16-24 year olds are currently out of work and actively searching for a job according to the CBI report, a fall of 52,000 on the previous quarter." Carmen discusses the latest statistics regarding unemployment and young people.
Mar 27, 2017