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Low Pay in UK – 236,000 jobs with pay less than the National Minimum Wage finds ONS
This release presents statistics on the number of jobs with pay less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in the UK. The NMW is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid. There are different rates of NMW depending on a worker’s age and whether they are … Continue reading
Career Advice in UK – Children should choose academic or vocational path at 14 Ofsted chief says
Pupils should be ‘streamed’ into either academic or vocational ‘clusters’ at the age of 14 to help them get jobs when they leave school, according to the head of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw said teenagers should transfer between schools before sitting their GCSEs depending on their aptitude for an academic or vocational education. He said … Continue reading
UK – More than two thirds of employers have now automatically enrolled workers into a pension scheme finds CIPD
More than two thirds of employers have now automatically enrolled workers into a pension scheme, with many contributing substantially more than is legally required, CIPD figures have revealed The average employer contribution is 5.6 per cent of salary, with employees typically contributing 4.7 per cent, the CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook report found. The legal … Continue reading
Vocational Education – The Skills Show in Birmingham gets over 75,000 visits
In Birmingham last week, an enormous event took place. The Skills Show. Over 75,000 children, parents and teachers piled into Birmingham’s NEC to try out the widest range of skills available countrywide. The Skills Show is not just a giant exhibition – although it might look like one, with its pop-up restaurants, manicure benches and … Continue reading
Skills Gap in Cyber Security in UK – Half of firms would hire hackers and ex-convicts
Increasingly worried about the state of their cyber security, and unable to hire or retain specialist staff, U.K. firms are looking to hire hackers and ex-convicts in a desperate bid to secure their networks. In a report released Monday, KPMG said that over the past two years it has become increasingly difficult to find and … Continue reading
UK – 12.4% or 1 in 8, were born abroad in 2013, 8.9% in 2004 finds ONS
This article outlines the latest population estimates for the UK by country of birth and nationality, covering the period from 2004 up to the latest data for the year ending December 2013. The report discusses how these figures have changed over this period and highlights any statistically significant changes over the past two years in … Continue reading
Shale Gas in UK – Pound for pound, far more skilled work from renewables and energy efficiency
Pound for pound, both in the short-term construction phase and in terms of average plantlifetime jobs, there’s far more skilled work to be had from renewables and energy efficiency. The UK Energy Research Council’s report, the most thorough independent analysis of available evidence to date, shows that renewable energy and energy efficiency investments are on … Continue reading
UK – Only one in every forty new jobs since the recession is for a full-time employee, says TUC
The share of UK jobs accounted for by full-time employees fell during the recession and has failed to recover, according to new analysis published today (Wednesday) by the TUC. The analysis shows that the share of full-time employee jobs was 64 per cent in 2008 and fell to 62 per cent in 2014. This is … Continue reading
Job Search and Maternity Benefits in UK – 78% feel asking about in a job interview would jeopardise their chances
Female employees are reluctant to discuss maternity benefits with their employers in case it implies they are planning a pregnancy, according to research by jobs and careers community Glassdoor. The survey consulted 1,000 women, 500 of whom have taken maternity leave and a further 500 who plan to do so. It reveals 78% feel asking … Continue reading
UK Job Report (July to September 2014) – 112,000 more employed, 694,000 more than for a year earlier and UR at 6.0%,
A record number of people are currently employed. Dr John Philpott, director of The Jobs Economist This is the most encouraging set of labour market figures for several months, combining a return to strong employment growth (up 112,000 in the quarter) with a sharp fall in unemployment (down 115,000) and average weekly earnings growth of … Continue reading
Council Jobs in UK – More than 20000 to be cut says union
Plans are underway to cut more than 20,000 jobs at 26 councils, a survey by the GMB union has found.The union says the cuts, coming on top of 900,000 public sector jobs lost since 2010, means that essential public services are being cut to the bone. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics show … Continue reading
Career Advice in UK – Only half (50%) of 14 – 24 year olds have had it, 79% found it useful
Parents and young people do not feel that they have access to useful careers advice and that more needs to be done to help young people make informed choices into careers as a professional. The survey of 2,448 14-24 year olds and their parents shows that whilst there are high levels of awareness about different … Continue reading
Apprenticeships in UK – 57 per cent said that it makes ‘very employable’, more than History, English or Foreign Languages degree
A degree is no longer the golden ticket to a career it once was and with increased tuition fees it’s an expensive way to find out what you don’t want to be. Encouragingly, in research just released by the Edge Foundation and City & Guilds, it is clear that parents are making the connection between … Continue reading
UK – The flipside of the coin on immigration is a welfare system that rewards work, David Cameron says
Mr Cameron suggest more needed to be done to the benefits system to persuade people living in the UK to take jobs on offer. He said: ‘We need to have proper immigration control. We need to do more, both outside the European Union and, frankly, inside the European Union. ‘But the flipside of the coin … Continue reading
UK – 35% of UK jobs are at high risk from automation over the next two decades finds Deloitte UK
Our London Futures insights series focuses on the London economy and what it needs to do to maintain and reinforce its position as a leading global business hub. Our latest report in the programme, Agiletown: the relentless march of technology and London’s response, focuses on the challenges and opportunities that technology presents to London. The … Continue reading
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