In a concerning development for Scotland’s workforce, recent data has revealed a significant widening of the gender pay gap, alongside new challenges posed by increased National Insurance contributions for employers. As Scotland’s leading job board, s1jobs examines what these changes mean for both job seekers and employers in our evolving labour market. The Widening Gender […]
Recruitment is a significant investment, not only financially but in terms of productivity and team morale. In the competitive Scottish job market, the pressure to fill vacancies quickly may tempt employers to hire fast rather than right. However, investing in a quality candidate — even at a higher initial cost — is often a wiser
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As businesses in Scotland continue to adapt to changes in the regulatory landscape, the Employment Rights Bill remains an important piece of legislation that impacts employers across various sectors. The bill is designed to bolster workers’ rights, ensuring fair treatment, better work conditions, and more security for employees. For Scottish businesses, understanding the key components
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Would a 4-day work week save companies money? The concept of the 4-day work week is when employees work fewer hours for the same pay and benefits. But would a 4-day work week save companies? In a 2022 survey conducted by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), 80% of Scottish workers expressed support for a
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ACCORDING to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, Scotland’s employment rate of 75.3 per cent currently falls below the UK average of 75.9%. This was down 0.2% year-on-year and 1.2% quarter-on-quarter compared with the national average rate, which grew 0.3% year-on-year and 0.2% quarter-on-quarter. Meanwhile, the economic inactivity rate in Scotland increased by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter
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LinkedIn hopes its recently-launched values-based job search filter will make it easier for jobseekers to find roles that align with their values, including equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and work-life balance. Research shows that 67% of professionals in the UK want to work for companies who are aligned with their personal values as well as
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According to Gavin Mochan, Managing Director of s1jobs, speaking in today’s Herald, the latest official statics show that unemployment in Scotland during the three months to the end of February fell to the lowest since records began in 1992, down 0.3 percentage points on the previous quarter at 3 per cent. At the same time, however, the total
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If prizes were awarded for regional labour outcomes, Scotland would be taking home as many Oscars as Everything Everywhere All at Once. Speaking in yesterday’s Herald, Gavin Mochan, Managing Director of s1jobs, stated that all headline indicators point to Scotland outperforming the UK. ONS figures In its latest release, the Office for National Statistics confirmed Scotland’s employment
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s1jobs The s1jobs Recruitment Awards in association with Quarriers are the gold standard of achievement within the recruitment industry in Scotland. Over the course of 11 years they have recognised the accomplishments of the most outstanding individuals in the field of recruitment, shining a light on those people who have brought skills and fresh ideas
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Guess who’s back? It’s time to get ready for the s1jobs Recruitment Awards 2023 Taking place on the 20th April at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow, we will be celebrating the individuals and organisations who are setting the bar for the Scottish jobs market. We will shortly be announcing our guest host and judges, so
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