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High levels of inactivity are a serious drag on the UK economy
Unison announces result of ballot over pay and staffing levels
The business case for better pay and secure hours is compelling — improved recruitment, retention, employee relations and reputational enhancement
Lack of support to get people back to work is putting the brakes on growth
Employers not main driver of latest surge in immigration — nor would loosening rules solve all workforce problems.
Labour leader to tell CBI conference his government would not back unlimited immigration
Premier will face calls to soften impact of Brexit when he addresses CBI on Monday
Stealth taxes will pull millions into higher tax brackets, but there may brighter prospects for investors
Office for Budget Responsibility projects 7.1% drop in real disposable income over two years
Prime minister urges executives to ‘embrace restraint’ as their workers face a cost of living crisis
Gap with private sector pay growth now the widest on record
Drop in international rankings linked to rise in early retirement, worsening health problems and lower migration
Age, race, sex and disability among factors hindering job opportunities, says Resolution Foundation
Ofsted data show one-third of apprenticeships need improvement or are inadequate
In need of additional income and wanting to socialise, older people are looking for jobs again — and employers are happy to offer them flexibility
Lengthy waiting lists are preventing millions from accessing the services they need
New analysis shows older workers are choosing to retire early rather than leaving their jobs due to ill health
The UK needs a more agile training and education system
ONS data reflect effect of sharp rises in minimum wage since 2016 but confirm stagnation in average earnings
The tired debate over migrants being either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ has never served the country well
Companies are dealing with wage inflation along with challenges in hiring overseas workers
Unison to launch ballot of workers in England and Wales on October 27
Each £1 spent on health generates £4 of growth by increasing workforce numbers after post-pandemic drop
Courts will be pushed into political judgments on rights while employers and workers are left dealing with uncertainty
Long-term sickness kept more older workers out of the labour market in the three months to August
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