Labour Market Report – June 2023
The UK labour market is currently navigating a number of challenges, but it remains in a strong position overall. Despite economic headwinds and slow growth, the labour market has displayed resilience in June 2023. The unemployment rate has remained at a low level of 3.8%, and the number of people in employment has increased by […]
Labour Market Report – May 2023
UK Labour Market Update: Rising Employment, Unemployment Challenges and Mixed Earnings Growth The UK labour market continues to evolve, presenting a mix of positive and concerning trends. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) provides insights into the employment rate, unemployment challenges, fluctuations in job vacancies, and earnings growth. Let’s delve into […]
What to Do After Graduation
A Guide for College and University Graduates! Congratulations! You’ve just graduated from college and now the world is your oyster. But with all the possibilities out there, it’s normal to feel lost and unsure of what to do next. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. This is where […]
Labour Market Report April 2023
The UK employment rate has increased to 75.8% in December 2022 to February 2023, up by 0.2 percentage points compared to September to November 2022. This rise in employment was mainly driven by part-time employees and self-employed workers. Additionally, the number of payrolled employees increased by 31,000 in March 2023, reaching 30 million. However, the […]
What’s so good about being a ‘Lockdown Leader’?
What’s so good about being a ‘Lockdown Leader’ when the world is unlocked? Last December the Impact management team proudly accepted a silver award from an impressive list of 9 finalists for Lockdown Leader at the National SME business Awards at Wembley Stadium. While we had a wonderful night and are immensely proud of our […]
Labour Market Report – March 2023
The labour market in the UK is an important indicator of how the economy is performing. In March 2023, it is expected that the employment rate will remain high and will have increased further since March 2022. Moreover, it is also expected that the unemployment rate will remain low and continue to decline over time. […]
Labour Market Report Overview – February 2023
From October to December 2022, the UK employment rate was 75.6%, 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous three months Part-time workers accounted for most of the increase in employment over the past three months. In January 2023, pay rolled employees are estimated at 30 million, up 102,000 from December 2022’s revised figures. The unemployment […]
Labour Market Report Overview – January 2023
According to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, increased economic uncertainty, pressure on clients’ budgets, and low candidate numbers all dampened hiring activity at the end of 2022. Permanent placements fell for the third month in a row, at the fastest rate since the beginning of 2021, […]
National Living Wage Increase
UK Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases from April 2023 for every age group The National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £10.42 from 1 April 2023, an increase of 92 pence or 9.7 per cent. It will be a legal requirement for all UK employers to pay their workers this new rate – […]
How to prepare for an interview
An interview is your chance to demonstrate your qualifications for a position, your interest in the company, and your personality. Being prepared for an interview can help you feel calm and confident, as well as ensure you can answer the questions that will most likely be asked. There are numerous ways to prepare for an […]
