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English education lags behind other countries

As GCSE students receive their results, the Education Policy Institute warns English pupils are falling behind on maths and language skills

Young people's soft skills highly valued by employers

95% of employers regard soft skills as equally or more important than exam results

Employer confidence sinks over economic forecast

A third of employers think economic conditions are worsening, affecting their short-term hiring and firing intentions

Lack of employer trust affecting staff morale

Employees don't feel they are trusted with the autonomy to manage where and when they work

Arthritis to cost employers £3.43 billion by 2030

The costs arise from lost working hours and days, and earlier retirement of sufferers

Government cracks down on pension scams

The measures will include a ban on all cold calling in relation to pensions

Degree apprenticeships risk becoming the “preserve of the privileged”

One in four parents from the highest-paid social groups are familiar with degree apprenticeships, compared to just one in 10 from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Employees turning to the internet for tips on stress

Searches on stress and work/life balance slow during the summer and spike again from September

Four in five want to make higher AE contributions

83% of workers felt they now know how to access information about their pension

National Minimum Wage: Underpaying employers named

Retail, hairdressing and hospitality businesses were among the most prolific offenders

Glassdoor reveals Best Places to Interview 2017

Glassdoor has announced its Best Places to Interview in the UK and US 2017