Unemployment fell again in the West Midlands in the three months to May.

Unemployment falls again in the West Midlands

Official figures show employers’ pay offers are not keeping up with employees’ needs, as UK wages in May 2022 are being eradicated by rising inflation.

Real wages fall 2.8% as pay fails to keep up with inflation

Following on from the ONS labour market data published this morning, three HR and recruitment experts share their thoughts with IFA Magazine: Louise Skittrall,

ONS jobs data: “Companies are having to bend over backwards to secure talent” say recruitment experts

Experts note a ‘shift in the balance of power’

ONS reveals latest labour market trends

The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates for March to May 2022 show that over the quarter, there was an increase in the employment rate, while unemployment and economic inactivity…

ONS jobs data: ‘Companies are having to bend over backwards to secure talent’

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