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Recruitment trade body responds to Brexit deal
APSCo: ‘The fact that there will no longer be mutual recognition of professional qualifications is likely to impact professionals wanting to work in other EU countries, as they will now have to apply to each member state to have their qualifications recognised’.
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Hays: ‘It’s certainly encouraging that employers have stepped up their wellbeing support, but our findings suggest that far more needs to be done’.
Read this postExperienced IT professionals more likely to look for flexibility and challenges
Guidant Global: ‘The idea that emerging generations are more likely to seek flexible working options has long been accepted by employers, but our insight suggests that within the IT function in particular, it is the more experienced individuals that prioritise this element of an employer value proposition.’
Read this postHouse of Lords report encourages tough action against promoters of tax avoidance schemes
CIOT: ‘The Committee is right to back the government’s strategy of tough action against those who devise, promote and sell tax avoidance schemes’.
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SIGN ME UPGovernment urged to confirm plans for major tax changes
CIOT: ‘We hope the government will confirm its plans in good time, well ahead of the expected March Budget, to create a more stable, predictable environment for businesses and people’.
Read this postFurlough extension welcomed, but calls for long-term job support
So far, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has protected 9.6 million jobs across the UK with more than one million businesses accessing loans to help them through the crisis.
Read this postMany employers choosing to give the festivities a miss this year
Some organisations have taken the view that a remote get-together will bring some much-needed cheer, giving staff the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends.
Read this postREC makes changes to help further support recruitment sector
REC: ‘This new generation of REC leadership shares a vision of delivering market-leading business support, advocacy and compliance advice to recruitment businesses’.
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