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Can men really suffer sexism too?

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

29 November 2017

28 November 2017

Retail sales beat expectations

We’ve been waiting for the pay squeeze to filter through to the high street, and at first glance today’s numbers aren’t good news on that...

28 November 2017

Autumn Statement: Once more unto the pensions tax relief breach?

Claire Carey, partner, Sackers, commented: “There is already a Finance Bill making its way through Parliament which is set to reduce the money purchase annual...

27 November 2017

Unemployment rate is stuck at 4.3 percent, lowest in four decades

These recent figures yet again confirm strong employment growth across the UK, which is great news for companies and employees alike. The challenge, however, remains...

27 November 2017

Demands for more protection for gig economy workers

Thirty-six percent YOY increase in applications & 24 percent increase in job ads within the gig economy. Businesses and employees are calling on the UK...

26 November 2017

Young people being alienated by graduate career promises

Young people are increasing leaving their jobs within the first 12 months of work. Meanwhile, employers feel hiring graduates is a ‘hit or miss” situation....

25 November 2017

Inflation holds steady, Carney puts away pencil

In any case, it would have been an easy letter to write. The spike in inflation should be temporary, as the effect of the weaker...

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Housing market in need of an energy boost

Housing

24 November 2017

24 November 2017

Constructors must better facilitate graduates to bridge Brexit Gap

Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Olivia Radford, last night took the stage at Nottingham Trent University’s Women in the Built Environment event; she offered female students practical...

23 November 2017

HR and Recruiting vacancies Slow but little threat from AI

According to the research, 220,185 HR and recruiting jobs have been posted in the last 12 months in the United Kingdom. Vacancies in this industry...

23 November 2017

When call centres damage brands

While customer experience continues to be the top priority for businesses, a new report announced today, “The Health of the Contact Centre: Agent Well-Being in...

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Budget round-up – comment across the sectors

Financial

22 November 2017

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