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Private sector shows jobs growth as public sector pain continues

Job prospects are improving in the private sector, particularly for professional and highly skilled staff. A recent survey found that recruitment activity is increasing in the private sector, while recruitment is being scaled back across the public sector as cuts continue to take effect.

Older workers 'neglected' over training and performance management

Employers should pay greater focus to the training and performance management of older workers or face falling foul of the law when the default retirement age (DRA) is phased out.

Almost half of placements and internships go unpaid

Almost half of employers admit that they do not pay students and graduates who join them for work experience placements or internships, potentially breaching minimum wage legislation.

Unapproachable bosses making life difficult for employees

UK's skills gap worsens

Ethnic minority workers facing employment barriers

Benefits and allowance schemes still popular with employers

Board-level appointments rise

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