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• REC comments on doubling of levy spending on highest level training

  16-04-2025 12:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|OpinionREC comments on doubling of levy spending on highest level trainingResponding to the publication of statistics on spending on apprenticeship levy, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Director of Campaigns Shazia Ejaz said:“Spending on high-level apprenticeships - equivalent to master’s degrees - has doubled in five years, while we risk entry-level routes being left behind. It is time to rebalance the system. Young peop
  
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• More than a quarter of UK employers face skills shortages in recruiting for sustainability related jobs

  16-04-2025 11:08 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|StatisticsMore than a quarter of UK employers face skills shortages in recruiting for sustainability related jobsNew data from global hiring platform, Indeed, reveals that more than 1 in 4 employers (27%) face skills shortages when it comes to recruiting for sustainability related jobs, while half (49%) of jobseekers admit they lack the necessary qualifications or experience. Additionally, 2 in 5 (41%) workers feel employers are not open enough to tran
  
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• Ipsos poll finds widespread support for key workplace DEI initiatives, but men are more likely than women to say DEI has gone ‘too far’

  16-04-2025 11:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|StatisticsIpsos poll finds widespread support for key workplace DEI initiatives, but men are more likely than women to say DEI has gone ‘too far’A new Ipsos in the UK poll reveals strong public support for a range of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in UK workplaces, but a clear gender divide in general attitudes to promoting DEI There is widespread support among British public for key workplace DEI initiatives, including
  
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• Youth Futures Foundation comments: ONS labour market stats

  16-04-2025 10:54 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|OpinionYouth Futures Foundation comments: ONS labour market statsAbigail Coxon, Senior Economist, Youth Futures Foundation, comments:"Today's labour market data from the ONS shows that youth unemployment continues to rise. Over the past year, the unemployment rate for people aged 16-24 not in full-time education has increased from 11.4% to 13.3%. This reflects an additional 77,000 young people who are unemployed. Economic inactivity among young people
  
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• From 9-5 to 5-9: Three-quarters of UK professionals eye side hustles to boost finances

  16-04-2025 10:42 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|StatisticsFrom 9-5 to 5-9: Three-quarters of UK professionals eye side hustles to boost financesAs salaries continue to be stretched thin by a high cost of living and with National Insurance tax hikes placing more pressure on company budgets – many professionals are being driven to clock into a ‘5-9’ after their ‘9-5’. 75% of UK professionals would consider taking on a second job or 'side hustle' to earn addition
  
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• Cornerstone Unveils Advanced AI and Skills Intelligence for Workforce Agility

  16-04-2025 10:39 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec16 Apr 2025|News archiveCornerstone Unveils Advanced AI and Skills Intelligence for Workforce Agility Cornerstone Galaxy AI and Cornerstone Transform empower organizations to more confidently and nimbly address the rapid changes impacting workforce strategy Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in workforce agility solutions, today announced two new innovations – Cornerstone Galaxy AI and Cornerstone Transform within its workforce agility platform, Corne
  
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