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London is the most desirable city in the world to work in, according to a global survey of more than 200k people from 189 countries. It found 16% of those surveyed wanted to work in London. While it may seem like good news for London-based employers, one of the study’s co-authors said it meant they… Read article/comments
According to a recent BBC report, UK firms intend to hire staff at the fastest rate for 16 years, research suggests. Accountancy firm BDO said its jobs index for July, which measures hiring plans over the next three months, was at its highest level since 1998. A “significant uptick” in hiring plans by services firm… Read article/comments
The right for ALL employees to request flexible working comes into effect today. What will it mean for your organisation and might this finally open up more part time roles not just in HR, but across a range of disciplines? We would love to hear what it might mean for your organisation, but meanwhile below… Read article/comments
According to a BBC report, official figures show the number of people out of work in the UK fell by 161,000 to 2.16 million in three months to April. This has brought the unemployment rate down to 6.6%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The number of people in work rose by a record… Read article/comments
An article by the BBC today reports that the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014. It marks the fifth consecutive period of GDP growth – the longest positive run since the financial crisis. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said the economy is still 0.6% smaller than its 2008… Read article/comments
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