Around one in twenty workers report not receiving any holiday entitlement, while around one in ten do not receive a payslip – highlighting the scale of labour market violations across the UK – according to new analysis published today by the Resolution Foundation. Continue reading One in twenty workers say they are not receiving any paid holidays
The number of apprentices benefitting from work-based learning has risen for the eighth consecutive year, according to the latest set of statistics. Continue reading More than 28,000 people started apprenticeships last year
MILLENNIAL workers in Scotland believe not drinking alcohol can damage their career prospects as they can no longer socialise with their bosses after work. Continue reading Millennial Scots fear not drinking alcohol will ruin their career prospects
JOB TODAY, the UK’s number one mobile hiring app, is championing the female workforce of Edinburgh by working with critically acclaimed British photographer, Lewis Khan, for an upcoming exhibition called ‘Saturday Girls’ in London. Continue reading Edinburgh’s female workforce to be featured in London exhibition
Delays and skills shortages are making recruiting staff with the right skills for the job so difficult, it is costing British businesses £1.7 billion a year], highlights the first of a series of Skills Shortage bulletins published today the Edge Foundation. Continue reading Finding the right person for the job costs UK plc £1.7 billion
Advertised salaries grow for sixth consecutive month
More than 3,500 new work-based learning opportunities are set to help boost Scotland’s economy and give young people a head-start in their careers. Continue reading Government announces apprenticeship boost
The Prime Minister has announced a new drive to improve workplace equality. Theresa May urged more companies to report their gender pay gap – and take action to close it. Continue reading Prime Minister announces new drive to end the gender pay gap
Demand for highly-skilled professionals means those in the accounting and finance and administration sector are set to experience significant starting salary increases in Scotland. According to the Robert Half 2018 Salary Guide, the competitive market for high-performing talent within accounting and finance is set to drive salaries for financial controllers (3.7%) and risk associates (3.3%) in Scotland higher in 2018. Continue reading Admin salaries set to outpace all other professions in Scotland in 2018
An end to nine ’til five?
The British workplace landscape will be changing substantially over the next five years as nearly 3 out of 4 (73%) office workers envisage that working flexibly will be the norm according to a new survey. The survey will be discussed at a House of Commons event to mark the launch of the 9-2-3 Club today (Wednesday 13th September). Continue reading The changing world of work
