Older workers could prove to be a new and unique resource, but risk being squeezed by pressures from their children, parents and employers, according to research from Kingston University.

The permanent jobs market has stalled for the first time since July 2009, according to the Report on Jobs, published today by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and auditors KPMG.

The UK’s employment outlook now stands at its strongest level since 2008, according to workforce solutions firm, ManpowerGroup.

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Employment decreased while real wage growth increased in the last quarter, the latest labour market data from the Office of National Statistics has shown.

Given that today (1 February) is often labelled 'national sickie day' by various institutions and the media, I could not let it go by without comment.