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Labour market puzzle has intensified, with employment growth quickening while pay growth continues to wane
Unemployment continues to fall, with the rate once again at its lowest since 1975.
Sep 14, 2017
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Employers raise concerns surrounding the UK economy
Carmen's comments this week focuses on the recent report from the BBC revealing employer's growing concerns about the UK economy.
Aug 31, 2017
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The unemployment rate has fallen to a 42-year low
Once again, the CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update is out and employment growth is on the up. The unemployment rate has fallen to a 42-year low and job opportunities remain at high levels.
Aug 22, 2017
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Continuing strong employment growth is tainted by falling real wages, reducing household spending power
Latest figures show the unemployment rate has fallen to a 42-year low and job opportunities remain at an all-time high.
Aug 17, 2017
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Bridging the gender pay gap
With recent figures revealing the highest earners working at the BBC, questions are being asked surrounding why women are paid significantly less at the organisation.
Jul 19, 2017
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More people in work, but pay growth remains negative
Latest figures have underlined the strength of the UK's flexible labour market. Labour market statistics for March 2017 to May 2017 showed a 175,000 rise in employment and 64,000 fall in unemployment.
Jul 13, 2017
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Searching for the next Businesswoman of the Year
Pertemps are sponsors of the prestigious Women of the Year Awards, which celebrates inspirational businesswomen across the UK. Could you be the next winner?
Jul 7, 2017
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Employment continues to strengthen, but weak pay growth remains a worry
The latest Pertemps/CBI Labour Market Update follows similar trends from last month’s. While employment is at a record high (74.8%) and unemployment is falling, pay growth remains weak.
Jun 16, 2017
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May's CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update
Carmen comments on this month’s CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update and the trend from last month – employment is at a record high; unemployment is falling, however pay growth continues to struggle.
May 31, 2017
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Employment at record high, but pay growth continues to struggle
Check out the latest CBI/Pertemps Labour Market Update here
May 18, 2017