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The Head of Human Resources services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Michael Rendell, said that “The United Kingdom has lost its position as the world\’s most educated workforce, which is particularly worrying as we come out of the recession and may limit future growth. Firms must take a more systematic approach to learning and development. Ensuring staff […]

The Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Kevin Green, said that \”The latest data shows stronger rises in both permanent and temporary placements in November 2010. This is an improvement following a sustained slowdown in growth since April. The jobs market remains fragile – especially in light of the public sector squeeze […]

Commenting on the discussions, Kevin Green, the Chief Executive of the REC said that \”We were delighted that the Minister accepted our invitation to visit the REC office and meet some of our members. The meeting was significant on both a symbolic and a practical level. There is a genuine desire to engage with the […]

The Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Ruth Spellman, said that “The tough economic conditions experienced in 2010, combined with the knock-on effects of aggressive deficit reduction measures outlined in the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, have already forced business leaders to look at yet more ways to save money. Unfortunately, training budgets are often […]

The Managing Director at Monster UK and Ireland, Julian Acquari, said that \”While the United Kingdom still has a long way to go towards economic recovery, the increase in employment opportunities is an encouraging trend.\” The positive news comes at a time when the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)/KPMG quarterly jobs survey […]

On Mr Binley’s blog he wrote that \”I am delighted to have been elected as Chairman of this group. Freelancers play a vital role within our economy and often their efforts go largely unnoticed. I am hopeful that this group can bring together freelancers across all different industries with the common aim of improving the […]

The Chief Economic Advisor at the CIPD, Dr John Philpott, said that “Signs of not only sustained but also increasing buoyancy in private sector job prospects is encouraging, especially since some other forward looking economic and labour market indicators have been subdued of late. What remains to be seen is how much of this good […]

Jobs Outlook Report Highlights 22% of employers said they expect to increase their temporary workforce in the next 3 months 28% said they were planning to take on more agency workers over the next 12 months 83%of employers indicated that their workforces would stay the same over the next 12 months 73% said their permanent […]

The Managing Director of Reed.co.uk, Martin Warnes, said that \”Private sector demand for new workers is accelerating, and has spread across a wide range of areas. And while salaries remain below December 2009\’s level, last month\’s salary decline for new jobs has been reversed. Sustained economic recovery cannot be taken for granted, but the way […]

The Office of Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Chairman, Robert Chote, said that \”The economy will continue to recover from recession, but at a slower pace than in the recoveries of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. There is considerable uncertainty around any economic forecasts. These are our best guesses and caution is something for policy makers to […]