Students concerned about Brexit and general election

Uncertainty around Brexit negotiations and the general election have compounded job fears for graduates

Right to request fixed hours welcome, but enforcement will be key

The Taylor inquiry will likely call for those on zero-hours contracts to be given the right to request fixed hours

Retention and job performance metrics rising in importance

Hiring professionals are being measured on retention and performance, as well as time to hire

Fastest-declining job roles disappearing because of automation

Automation and AI are affecting some professions, but technology is also creating new roles

Employers anticipate median pay rises of just 1%

Median basic pay expectations to March 2018 have fallen to 1%, compared to 1.5% three months ago

Brexit vote affects foreign worker confidence

Fewer offers to candidates outside the UK were made or accepted than in the beginning of 2016

UK contractors do not trust HMRC’s Employment Status Service tool

Contractors are worried people's individual circumstances are not being considered

Graduates changing career plans because of Brexit uncertainty

Graduates are concerned about what Brexit, and its effect on the job market, could mean for them personally

Strong start to 2017 for tech jobs

When compared to the first quarter of 2016, IT job postings have increased by 4%

Certain perks could retain quitting staff

Flexible working, promotions or salary increases might keep staff who have handed in their notice

Article 50 triggered: What does that mean for HR?

HR magazine rounds up all the areas HR professionals need to know? about in relation to Brexit

Brexit to cause government staffing challenge

Brexit has required the creation of two new departments, and existing departments are likely to need more workers