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Ofsted data show one-third of apprenticeships need improvement or are inadequate
In need of additional income and wanting to socialise, older people are looking for jobs again — and employers are happy to offer them flexibility
Lengthy waiting lists are preventing millions from accessing the services they need
New analysis shows older workers are choosing to retire early rather than leaving their jobs due to ill health
The UK needs a more agile training and education system
ONS data reflect effect of sharp rises in minimum wage since 2016 but confirm stagnation in average earnings
The tired debate over migrants being either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ has never served the country well
Companies are dealing with wage inflation along with challenges in hiring overseas workers
Unison to launch ballot of workers in England and Wales on October 27
Each £1 spent on health generates £4 of growth by increasing workforce numbers after post-pandemic drop
Courts will be pushed into political judgments on rights while employers and workers are left dealing with uncertainty
Long-term sickness kept more older workers out of the labour market in the three months to August
Hiring decline in both the US and Europe will be welcomed by central banks keen to keep a lid on wage growth
Bars and restaurants turn to over-50s to overcome staffing shortages brought on by Brexit and pandemic
Economic uncertainty chills growth in vacancies but employment agencies still struggle to fill roles
PM wants to make it easier for companies to transfer staff to Britain from abroad
Proposals from business secretary would have seen 48-hour week repealed amid slashing of workers’ rights
The labour force needs investment in health, social care and childcare
PM set to defy anti-immigration Conservative MPs by boosting intake in some industries
Despite surging inflation and recession fears, every sector — from tech to hospitality — is facing a fight for the top candidates
Added pressure on universal credit recipients comes as Truss emphasises need to increase size of workforce
Highest-ever increase in voluntary ‘living wage’ brought forward because of cost of living crisis
Avoiding the student loan system will benefit graduates for decades to come
The latest data shows that growing numbers of people are not seeking work at all
Employee told she was ‘not a Starling person’
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