Research from a leading UK small business insurer discovered that 25% of plumbers and 19% of bricklayers have left their trades over the last four years. “The government says that it is preparing to invest in infrastructure projects and home building. Where do they think the skilled tradesmen will...

Who has the biggest influence on the success of your business? Obviously your own staff, but probably you would also say your biggest clients, your suppliers and your competitors. Would you add your local MP to that list? MPs have the power to amend or endorse, champion or oppose,...

After surveyed more than 1,700 employers and revealed the most off-putting traits displayed by job applicants, interview candidates and new recruits. Top of the list of irritations was seeing abbreviated words used within job applications and informality in communications, with some candidates even resorting to text slang and signing...

Key points: – Permanent placements and temp billings increase, but at weaker rates – Slowest growth of job vacancies for seven months – Availability of permanent staff down slightly; temp availability rises – Muted pay inflation Summary: The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs –...

Former apprentices are outpacing their peers when it comes to being fit for the workplace, according to new figures released today. The study by ICM Research reveals that employers in England rate qualified apprentices as 15 per cent more employable than those with other qualifications (1). Those who complete...