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Employment fell and pay growth is softening
Latest data from the ONS showed that the UK labour market remains in a good place, but there are signs that the uncertainty that has been holding back the economy as a whole has now reached the labour market, with employment falling and pay growth softening.
Nov 13, 2019
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Employment fell but pay growth remains strong
Latest data from the ONS showed that the UK labour market remains in a good place, but there are signs showing that employment growth is tailing off. Both, the unemployment rate and inactivity rate have increased. While vacancies have declined again and employment fell for the first time since late 2017, the labour market remains tight on the whole.
Oct 16, 2019
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Women of the Year 2019
I’m proud to announce that Pertemps is sponsoring the Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards once again. The awards are back for their 37th year next Friday on the 25th October, celebrating exceptional women in the business.
Oct 11, 2019
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Wellbeing in the workplace
60% of employees say they’d feel more motivated and more likely to recommend their organisation as a good place to work if their employer took action to support mental wellbeing. (i)
Oct 10, 2019
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Why not make the best investment – yourself?
See my latest reflection...Are we in denial in the fact that we don't know how to or don't realise the value of investing in ourselves?
Sep 27, 2019
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Why investing in females matters?
Carmen reflects on creating a diverse workforce and the importance of investing in females.
Sep 25, 2019
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Job descriptions – Are you avoiding discrimination?
Carmen gives her thoughts on job descriptions - are we truly avoiding discrimination?
Sep 13, 2019
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Authenticity: What does it all really mean?
Carmen reflects on Authenticity… what does it really mean and how do we make a true reflection of it within our jobs?
Sep 11, 2019
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UK labour market remains tight, but growth may have peaked
Latest data from the ONS painted a familiar picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate stood at close to a record high, and the unemployment rate remains at its lowest since the 1970s. While there are signs of labour market growth softening—with vacancies declining again and employment growth slowing, the labour market remains tight on the whole.
Sep 10, 2019
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Employment rate at record high as pay growth strengthens
Latest data from the ONS showed a mixed picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate is back to a record high, but unemployment has increased. Across the UK, the regions and nations have seen a mixed picture on employment, while unemployment has remained broadly unchanged.
Aug 14, 2019