Half of UK businesses have said they are looking at employing extra staff during 2015 in line with the continuing economic recovery, yet skills shortages could stop them filling those jobs. A joint survey of 323 companies by Accenture and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said there would be job creation across the country, … Continued

The UK’s recommended living wage has been raised by 20p and is now set at £7.85. The London Living Wage (LLW) will rise from £8.80 to £9.15 as announced at the start of National Living Wage Week by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The living wage is based on the amount needed to cover … Continued

Figures released by the ONS have revealed that during 2013, private sector pension scheme membership reached its highest level since 1953. The report revealed figures which showed a reverse in the nearly continual decline of workplace pension membership between 1967 and 2012. Last year was the first time that the percentage of workers paying into … Continued

In this guide Portfolio CBR will take a look at what makes the perfect HR systems analyst candidate and how to go about hiring the right person. Who should you be looking for? A HR systems analyst must continually undertake systems development, which they will support, maintain and facilitate thorough software improvements. The role requires … Continued

Employee engagement is top of the agenda for many businesses in 2014. The Benefits Research 2014 in fact found that 72% of respondents cited improving employee engagement as a key factor in shaping their benefits strategy. And no wonder – various studies have shown that engaged employees try harder, perform better, and ultimately make more … Continued

Many businesses will look to hire an interim reward analyst to see their business through a period of change or a shortage of staff. Responsible for analysing, monitoring and reconciling pay and benefits data, the work of a reward analyst is key in attracting and retaining talent. If you're finding your interim reward staff through … Continued

The latest London Business Survey for September 2014 has revealed there could be a skills shortage in the capital. The survey, conducted by KPMG and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) questioned 115 employers during July 2014. 45% of respondents said they are suffering a skills shortage among their current employees. Skills particularly valued included … Continued

A report has revealed that starting salaries are rising at a record rate. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG Report on Jobs is based on a survey of 400 recruitment consultancies. The latest survey found that average starting salaries offered in June rose by a record amount. It was furthermore the 26th month running … Continued

A recent survey has highlighted some of the skills and knowledge areas required for global mobility jobs. The Global Mobility Survey 2014 – commissioned by the Santa Fe Group – questioned 1,296 mobility experts in 70 companies across the world. The research highlights what global mobility professionals are spending most of their time on, and … Continued