Satnam Singh died after having his arm severed by a machine on a farm near Rome
These arrangements remain a blight on Britain’s labour market
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
Fund says governments should do more to protect their economies in face of massive potential labour disruptions
Accusation that bank staff tried to fool managers is latest sign of crackdown on hybrid work
Also in this week’s newsletter, cuts to youth services in England and Wales and their impact
Annual rise in average weekly wages remained steady in three months to April, data shows
Other tech booms advanced careers of computer science students, who were mainly male — but this one could play out differently
And more on margins
Nigel Farage’s return to frontline politics puts pressure on the main parties
Markets push back expected timing of interest rate cuts after data beats forecast
Also in this newsletter: Europe goes to the polls, Mike Lynch acquitted, science round-up
Ignore the noise and focus on employment
Shortage of skilled staff worsened by Brexit and new visa requirements, say construction experts
Technology, demography and shifts in demand are disrupting the world of work. Thousands of jobs are expected to change in coming years, requiring new skills training for staff of all ages. This report looks at how companies and employees are adapting
Local initiatives are combining wellbeing and employment assistance to help people enter the workforce
Failure to stay informed about the rapid changes in technology will be bad news for businesses and workers
Employers warn of tougher scrutiny following demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war
Employers nervous that potential curbs would make it harder for them to hire from abroad
IFS says Britain has sunk to ‘bottom of league table’ with earnings growth eaten up by higher taxes and mortgages
NHS recruitment drive boosts number of overseas staff but domestic enrolments lag behind, say analysts
This time around, technology is shaking up the more highly-skilled white-collar roles
DoorDash, Deliveroo, Delivery Hero and Just Eat Takeaway put new focus on profits, despite slower growth following the pandemic
Chinese president prioritises employment creation a year after he told the young to toughen up and embrace hardship
Shrinking workforce would be better tackled by helping those who don’t want a job to work a little, research suggests
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