The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that the unemployment level in the UK has experienced a slight increase.

UK Unemployment Rate Rises Amidst Record Pay Growth

Annual growth in regular pay rose in the three months to the end of June, according to the ONS labour market figures for August 2023.

ONS: Record 7.8% regular pay growth eroded by inflation

The UK’s employment rate for April to June 2023 was estimated at 75.7%, a decline of 0.1 percentage points from the first quarter of the year, according to newly released data.

UK employment rate drops slightly as unemployment rises to 4.2% in second quarter of 2023, ONS

HR teams are also focusing recruitment efforts on neurodiverse candidates in a bid to plug skills gaps

Half of UK employers are boosting compensation and recognition to retain talent, survey finds

Study shows three quarters of respondents working in manufacturing struggle to fill vacancies, as experts say HR could play a part in revamping the sector

Quarter of manufacturing workers think the sector has an image problem, report finds, but HR could help

Experts say HR will face a challenge if the bill becomes law, but the benefits it could yield are ‘worth investing in’

‘Tens of millions’ of workers could request predictable working patterns under government-backed bill

HOUSEHOLDS are working harder than ever as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, but we all need a break to avoid burnout. In fact, you may already be dreaming about heading o…

How to book 48 days off in 2023 using just 19 days of annual leave

Millions of Britons to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment. What impact could this have on the solo self-employed?

Could new flexible working laws discourage self-employment in the UK?

Economists say cases have gone ‘through the roof’ as union calls on government to increase SSP

More than 30 million working days lost to work-related ill health over the past year, data shows

Organisations need to move away from ‘cult of efficiency’, say experts, as a third of workers have not been offered any support by their employer

Eight million employees have low productivity as a result of the cost of living crisis

Bosses facing an increase in sick days as the temperatures soar

Brits given ‘Sunny Days’ off to stop heatwave sickies

Employers face an increase in sick days as the temperatures soar

Bosses giving Brits ‘Sunny Days’ off to stop heatwave sickies

More than 80 per cent of people who worked remotely during the pandemic say they plan to continue with hybrid arrangements

Still working from home? You’re probably middle-aged and wealthy

Rishi Sunak has left No11 for the Commons ahead of his Spring Statement, after the headline CPI rate came in above expectations - underlining the pain for families.

Inflation hits 6.2% ahead of Rishi’s mini-Budget TODAY

Lauren Thomas, economist at Glassdoor: “It is still very much a job seekers’ market. The continued tight labour market means it’s tough to hire talent, p

Experts comment on today’s ONS Labour market data: “Candidates want the moon on a stick”

The Prime Minister is expected to unveil the blueprint for his ‘living with Covid’ plan in the Commons this afternoon.

Firms will carry on making staff who test positive self-isolate

The new employment statistics show a strong job market but real wages falling due to inflation. We dig deeper and share SME reactions.

SMEs react to latest labour stats - hiring boom but wages aren’t matching inflation

Older people are falling out of the labour market at a high rate, often due to long-term ill health.

HR Magazine - ONS data exposes older workers driving talent shortages

Boris Johnson has revealed his intention to scrap the duty to self-isolate if a person tests positive in England as he fights for his political life.

Firms try to get staff back to office as self isolation rules dropped

The majority (79%) of UK HR professionals have said that their career progression expectations have either been met or exceeded, rising by 6% since 2020.

Most HR professionals fulfilled by their careers

The scheme is supposed to help young people gain workplace experience, but it’s been hard for businesses to sign up.

How businesses can get around the Kickstart Scheme’s ‘red tape’

Sarah Loates discuss with Sally Pepper the current state of the job market.
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Sally Pepper - 15/09/2021

Sarah Loates discusses with Sally Pepper the current legislation relating to Covid vaccinations and the workplace
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Sally Pepper - 23/09/2021

City A.M. spoke to a number of small business owners to see what they make of the current situation: their views range from extreme anger to outright disbelief as the shortage of fuel leads to missed doctor’s appointments and lost business.

Irritated business owners on the fuel crisis: ‘Slow handclap for the simpletons’

Business Matters spoke to SMEs across the country for their reaction to the fuel crisis which range from extreme anger to outright disbelief

“The world has gone mad” - reaction from SMEs and charity owners on the UK fuel crisis

City A.M. sought the views of a selection of a number of small business owners about whether now is the correct time to remove the support package and what might happen in the months ahead.

End of furlough: ‘Time for the UK economy to put its big girl pants on’

The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.

Sarah discusses the end of the furlough scheme.
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Evening News: 22/09/2021

East Midlands business owners react angrily to plans for rise in National Insurance contributions

Government accused of ‘kicking businesses while they’re down’ as tax hike announced

UK WORKERS are facing the “death of retirement”, and may have to face the possibility of working long past the age of 65. This is despite a rising trend for older people exiting the workforce earlier, and the employment of those aged 50-64 going down.

Retirees are facing the ‘death of retirement’ as they work beyond the state pension age

City A.M. sought the views of six recruitment, HR and financial experts on why, over the past year, older people have been exiting the workforce earlier.

Exclusive: Experts weigh in on why more older people are exiting the workforce earlier

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to self-isolate despite exemption - follow live

Sarah Loates discusses Bumble and burnout with Jen Thomas.
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BBC Radio Derby (25/06/2021)

The traditional office workplace is on the way out, as the number of employees based at home keeps rocketing, official figures show.

Number of employees working from home keeps rocketing, official figures show

The four-week delay in easing of lockdown restrictions in England to 19 July will be bittersweet for employers.

HR Magazine - Lockdown easing delay adds pressure to HR

Sarah Loates discusses with presenter Sally Pepper the benefits of volunteering for both employees and employers. (@ 26 minutes)

Afternoons on BBC Radio Derby (02/06/2021)

The data shows more people were furloughed at the height of the crisis than were working from home during 2020.

COVID-19: People working from home in UK more than doubled as pandemic struck - but at what cost?

Sarah Loates, Co-Owner of Darley Abbey-based Loates HR Consultancy, said that the energy giant could have avoided the very public fall-out from its decision

Honest talk and imagination are vital to avoid a British Gas-style backlash, warns Derby HR firm

A new report by the Resolution Foundation has found the cost of being made redundant is especially high for older workers.

Coronavirus pandemic worsens unemployment crisis for older workers

To test the temperature in the Square Mile City A.M. asked a selection of human resources and recruitment professionals what their observations are.

The Evening Read: Remote working is just as effective, but it can hurt pay and promotion, HR execs warn - CityAM

Sarah Loates discusses with presenter Sally Pepper implications of today's ONS report concerning home working.
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Afternoons on BBC Radio Derby (19/04/2021)

Staff who do not go into the office may suffer from being ‘out of sight, out of mind’, Office for National Statistics warns

Home workers less likely to get promotions or bonuses, official study finds

Experts warn of creating ‘two-tier’ employment system and urge businesses to offer career development to all employees and allocate opportunities fairly

Home workers less likely to be promoted or receive bonuses, ONS stats reveal

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), those who mainly worked from home were less than half as likely to be promoted than all other workers between 2012 and 2017.

Working from home harms careers as people miss promotions and bonuses

The long-term effects of being on furlough or doing their jobs at home means that staff returning to the workplace could need “unprecedented levels of support” to get them back up and running, a Derby firm is warning.
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Support needed by staff returning to the workplace

The long-term effects of being on furlough or doing their jobs at home means that staff returning to the workplace could need “unprecedented levels of support” to get them back up and running, a Derby firm is warning.

Companies warned to provide extra care for workers as they return to the workplace

Derby HR experts Loates says there are alternatives to cutting staff.

Firms urged to act now to avoid redundancies when furlough ends

Sarah Loates discusses with reporter Peter Spencer implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling regarding equal pay for Asda workers.

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Afternoons on BBC Radio Derby 26/03/21

Sarah Loates discusses with presenter Steve Jordan implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling regarding the employment status of Uber drivers.
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Afternoons on BBC Radio Derby 19/02/2021

Sarah Loates is a chartered HR professional with over 20 years HR experience. During this time she has provided HR advice and support to a wide range of industry types and sectors, ranging from private and family owned businesses whilst at PKF Cooper Parry, to the leadership level of multinational corporations such as E.ON. Sarah’s areas of expertise include employee relations, employment law and talent management.

Sarah is the founder of Loates Business Solutions Ltd, the parent company of Loates HR Consultancy and Loates Management Training. Established in 2011, the company has rapidly grown, with the expanded team recently moving to larger offices at the scenic and historic world heritage site of Darley Abbey Mills in Derby.

Find out more about Sarah:
https://LoatesHR.net/sarah-loates

Or connect with her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahloates


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