• Pages from a labour market report showing analysis of employment
    Employment rises and vacancies fall, as the labour market continues to soften

    In the period between June and August 2024, wage growth across the economy remained strong, the employment rate increased, and high inactivity rate persisted. This paints a mixed picture of the labour market, with conditions cooling but limited labour pool hindering business’s ability to grow.

    Oct 15, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    Unemployment Falls Marginally

    The labour market shows a gradual slowdown, with vacancies still above pre-pandemic levels, while pay rates remain high due to last year's inflation.

    Aug 14, 2024
  • Employment Trends Report July 2024
    Employment Trends Report July 2024

    Labour Market Update for Small Business Owners

    Jul 19, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    The labour market continues to cool

    This month's labour market figures continue to show signs of gradual cooling, with the number of vacancies still falling and unemployment rising.

    Jul 18, 2024
  • Chair Carmen Watson joined a distinguished panel at the Midlands Economic Summit that included Stephen Phipson CBE, CEO of Make UK, Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Mike Owens, Managing Director of Schumacher Packaging and Maxine Laceby, founder of Absolute Collagen.
    How can we make the Midlands work for businesses?

    Chair Carmen Watson joined a distinguished panel at the Midlands Economic Summit that included Stephen Phipson CBE, CEO of Make UK, Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Mike Owens, Managing Director of Schumacher Packaging and Maxine Laceby, founder of Absolute Collagen.

    Jun 13, 2024
  • Gender Pay Gap Report 2024
    Gender Pay Gap Report 2024

    2024 GENDER PAY GAP REPORT We have used the calculation requirements set out in The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. This means that our figures are representative of both our permanent staff and contingent workforce who work on temporary and contract assignments. As an employment business we adhere to relevant legislation including the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.

    Apr 15, 2024
  • Cat Brown, Director of Corporate Business
    Five big ideas that will shape recruitment in 2024

    As we gear up for the year ahead, some interesting shifts are bubbling under in the working world. From the impact of AI to how job propositions are changing, we've dug into the nitty-gritty to give you the scoop on what to expect.

    Jan 11, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    Pay growth softens while vacancies continue to fall

    The latest ONS data cover the period from September to November 2023 and show a labour market that remains tight overall but continues to soften.

    Dec 13, 2023
  • Leo West
    Transgender Awareness Week, 13-19 November 2023

    My name is Leo, and I took away my mum’s only daughter…

    Nov 13, 2023
  • How representation and inclusivity makes our business stronger
    How representation and inclusivity makes our business stronger

    Black History Month throws a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.

    Oct 20, 2023