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December 2024

Labour Market Statistics, December 2024

While employment, unemployment and economic inactivity all remain at the same level as the previous quarter, vacancies have continued to decrease and pay growth remains weak.

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11 Feb 2025

Fair-weather friends of equality & diversity

In the light of concern about equality and diversity goals being shelved, Jonny Gifford considers the importance of HR leaders holding true to their commitments and values around DEI.

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10 Feb 2025

Work and health: international comparisons with the UK

Zofia Bajorek and Jonny Gifford reflect on recent IES research that analysed how the UK compares with 14 EU countries in long-term ill health and employment.

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