Single parents an overlooked source of talent

?Single parents have a higher unemployment rate than any other UK talent pool, according to Indeed

Boom in zero-hours contracts contributing to high employment

The number of UK workers on zero-hours contracts has more than tripled since 2012 and accounts for almost a quarter of employment growth, according to Adzuna

Recruitment pressures rise as EU migration drops

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern

Workers more concerned about surveillance than robots

Surveillance is the new technology that most concerns workers, according to the first report from the RSA’s Future Work Centre.

Middle market companies confident about hiring

Middle market businesses worldwide are showing signs of optimism as they prioritise AI and attracting diverse talent, research from EY has found

War for talent creates wage pressures for employers

There are signs that wage pressures may be increasing for employers, the CIPD has warned

The European question: Post-Brexit employment

What will access to EU workers look like post-Brexit and what kind of systems are UK employers hoping for?

Zero-hours contracts rose by 100,000 in 2017

Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows rise in contracts without guaranteed hours but warns figures should be treated with caution

The war for talent and cities

In the future world of work organisations and cities will be affected by a number of megatrends

Employers make hiring plans amid Brexit pessimism

More employers think economic conditions will get worse (33%) than get better (23%) as a result of Brexit

Skills and training challenges: Lessons from Carillion

While the full impact of Carillion’s collapse is unclear, it has thrown challenges around buildng a workforce fit for the future into sharp relief

'New deal' needed for young workers

?A ‘radical new approach’ is needed to improve career prospects for young people, the Resolution Foundation has said