In our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings of 2016

Some companies pressure freelancers into working unpaid or for low rates, prompting a race to the bottom

The most commonly stated reason for immigration to the UK was work

More than one in 10 people aged 16 to 24? in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET)

Youth unemployment remains high in certain regions and sectors across the UK

Only 48% of Brits are conscious of how their online reputation might look to a potential employer.

So-called ‘continuous candidates’ are always looking for their next opportunity, even while employed

The gig economy is on the rise, and offers risks and opportunities for HR professionals

The majority of employers considered foreign language skills to be important for employability

The impact was felt differently across the UK, with temporary roles in Yorkshire and the Humber rising by 12%

Ben Willmott, head of public policy at the CIPD, said that there is no doubt the vote to leave the UK has had a significant impact on the workplace

More employers have responded to the National Living Wage (NLW) by raising prices rather than cutting jobs