The latest PMI survey from Markit has revealed that manufacturing in the UK stayed at an underwhelming rate in May, only increasing slightly above the neutral mark at 50.1. Production volumes during this period remained fairly unchanged on the previous... Read More
A new study has revealed that nine out of ten employees fear their businesses will be under threat over the next five years due to new technology trends. The Beyond Digital report, launched by digital experience consultancy Infomentum, found that a... Read More
According to a new report published today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), there is to be an estimated 900,000 fewer jobs in the sector by 2025. The report suggests that store closures on UK high streets and town centres could exacerbate the... Read More
The construction industry is set to see a surge over the next five years, with more than 26,000 jobs being created and Bristol builders are preparing themselves and stepping up on finding the right recruits. Helm Construction doubled its workforce all... Read More
LandAid is supporting a stereotype-busting campaign which encourages companies to offer employment opportunities to young people. The property industry charity, which recently announced a record breaking year of grant awards, is backing the initiative... Read More
With New Year fast approaching, many UK workers will be turning their thoughts to potential resolutions they could make for the coming year. If your resolution is to move on with your career, find a more enjoyable work environment or even start afresh in a... Read More
Due to the high cost of living today, many over 50s are being forced to remain in the workplace when, in the past, they may have been in a position to consider early retirement. Yet many are struggling to find work due to their age. However, a new initiative... Read More
During August and September, the news coming from the manufacturing sector was less than optimistic. Due to a combination of problems in the Eurozone, a drop in domestic demand and the strong pound, output had significantly lessened since the boom period at... Read More
One major benefit of the economic recovery has been the consistent drop in unemployment figures, which today reached their lowest level since late 2008. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this is largely due to the past year yielding the... Read More
Despite a small drop in the past quarter, business confidence remains well above levels seen during the recession allowing firms to invest in growth and employment. This has seen the jobless figure fall further in the three months to July, reaching a six year... Read More
