Almost half (47%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considering implementing flexible working to maintain growth and reduce costs during the economic downturn.
The skilled worker visa under the UK’s new immigration system could make future recruitment from the EU much harder than before and mean some sectors will struggle to recruit.
The economic contribution of skilled migrants is expected to soar by 2012, according to a Harvey Nash study.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) urges new Labour Party leader Ed Miliband to make re-connecting Labour with Britain's business community a top priority of his first months in office.
Employee confidence in business performance and the economic outlook is growing, new research reveals.