Holiday allowance 'not being taken by tenth of London managers'

Many managers in London are failing to take their full holiday entitlement, new research has highlighted.

According to a study conducted by LondonlovesJobs, one in ten workers has failed to take any of their holiday entitlement this year.

The tough economic climate has been blamed for being a main reason why London managers are choosing to stay in the office instead of enjoying some time off.

Furthermore, 20 per cent of those surveyed admitted to only using half of their annual holiday, while 70 per cent are set to fail to use even a quarter of their annual allowance.

Katie Leaver, editor of LondonlovesJobss, noted: "Unfortunately this is a sad reflection on the pressures faced by private sector workers in today's economic climate."

Recently though, the Office for National Statistics published data which reveals that the average working week for a UK employee is now 36.3 hours – down significantly from the 38.1 hours clocked in 1992.

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Ex-offenders 'have a point to prove in the workplace'

Recruiters have been told of the positives that can be gained by bringing ex-offenders into the workplace.

While many employers will be sceptical about hiring a person who has served a stint in prison, Sarah Gordon, associate director of the Sammons Group and chair of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's Diversity & Inclusion Forum, believes this feeling does not need to be acted upon.

The expert acknowledged that the need for ex-offenders to prove themselves in the outside world once more will make them more "diligent and productive" in their work.

Ms Gordon added: "As well as smoothing transition into work and raising awareness amongst employers, the input of recruitment professionals can ensure that the training that ex-offenders receive is linked to roles and skills where there is demand with the local labour market."

Her comments come soon after a study by the Federation of Small Businesses and the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group highlighted that a third of small businesses in the UK are having problems with hiring suitably skilled workers.

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Too many workers 'failing to give themselves credit'

People who head into an interview room with their strengths at the front of their mind have a greater chance to succeed than those who antagonise about their weaknesses.

This is the view of Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Director of Career and Professional Development, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, who was keen to tell Huffington Post readers how they could better impress an employer.

"It's sad that we don't give ourselves credit for what we do well but spend so much time beating ourselves up for tasks and subjects we may not even like," the expert attested.

In order to change this feeling, Ms Dowd-Higgins believes that jobseekers need to take it upon themselves to find the job opportunities which will better suit their strengths.

Once a job has been secured, Hilary Jeanes, leadership coach and human resources consultant at PurpleLine Consulting, recently noted that there is "lots of evidence" to suggest that the most important workplace association for an employee is the one that they have with their boss.

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Young people 'need more assistance to step onto a career ladder'

More help is required for people making the transition from full-time education to working life.

This is the opinion of Carmen Watson, managing director of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, who believes that young individuals are in need of further assistance by employers so that this task can be undertaken with more ease.

In fact, the expert estimated that the changes to youth unemployment "will be where the battle is won or lost in 2012".

Therefore, she advised: "Young people must do more to perfect the way they approach perspective employers, but at the same time, employers must be prepared to aid young people who are making the transition from education to full time work for the first time."

Ms Watson's views come soon after a study conducted by Totaljobs.com revealed that on average 23 people are seeking each job opportunity in the UK at the moment.

This figure rises to 33 applicants per vacancy in the south east of the nation.

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Flexible working 'has many advantages'

There are many benefits to a company adopting flexible working opportunities into their workplace, one expert has attested.

Shirley Borrett, development director at the Telework Association, believes that the past few years have shown that "employers gain enormously from having a flexible, home-based workforce".

This is because the benefits range from those which help the business itself to others which establishes positives for the surrounding society and environment.

Furthermore, Ms Borrett explained that flexible working can also make it easier for those with a disability, who would otherwise find it difficult to commute on a daily basis.

"Offering flexible and home-based working is a way of recruiting people who don't want to work in a conventional office environment," the expert went on to note.

These views come soon after Dr Clare Kelliher, senior lecturer in strategic human resource management at Cranfield School of Management, acknowledged that business flexibility and new technology is creating a larger blur between a person's home life and their working agenda.

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A UK job opportunity 'is being sought by 23 people'

The UK jobs market has become even more competitive, if the findings of a new study are anything to go by.

According to research carried out by Totaljobs.com, 23 people are applying for a job in the UK on average.

This figure rises to 33 applicants for job opportunities in the south east of the country, though only ten people are fighting for a work vacancy in East Anglia.

Looking into the current state of the UK jobs market, John Salt, director of Totaljobs.com, said: "Since March, the whole market has frozen, with companies reluctant to risk a rise in head-count when consumer confidence is taking a battering – and uncertainty around the future of the euro threatens to pull the whole economy back into recession."

The research follows on from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation detailing in its latest Jobs Outlook that 81 per cent of employers are looking to either grow or maintain their current agency workforces.

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AWR implementation 'has been smooth'

The implementation of Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) in the UK has been far smoother than expected and not had a major impact on the use of agency workers across the UK, according to the findings of a new study.

In the Recruitment and Employment confederation's new AWR Monitor, compiled by the organisation's Policy and Professional Services, data and member feedback on AWR implementation shows that in the majority of cases the transition has been mainly simple since October 1st, though things could be better

Commenting on the monitor, Tom Hadley, the REC's director of policy and professional services, said the latest feedback and data shows a "mixed picture" depending on sector and size of agency.

"However, the overall conclusion is that demand for temporary staff remains strong despite the new regulations coming into force," he added.

Mr Hadley did note that the AWR has created some cost bureaucracy for agencies to absorb and added that the REC will be collating members' feedback ahead of meeting with employment relations minister Edward Davey next month.

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Benefits packages 'important to many employers'

More than eight out of ten employers are keen to provide their workplace with sick pay which is above the statutory minimum.

Furthermore, over two-thirds of employers are keen to pay their staff something for up to a year as part of a benefits package.

These were two key findings of a new Unum and Personnel Today study which involved questioning a series of HR professionals.

When it comes to the types of benefits packages offered, almost eight out of ten employers made sure death in service or life insurance were available to staff, while around six out of ten provide private medical insurance.

Jack McGarry, chief executive of Unum UK, was keen to note though: "Over three-quarters of employers provide death in service/life assurance to their employees. However, employees are three times more likely to be unable to work due to illness or injury than to die during their working lives."

The research comes as the Office for National Statistics has highlighted that staff in sales jobs work an average of 36.3 hours a week today - shorter than any other time in the past 20 years.

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Gap years 'can improve a person's career outlook'

People who are currently searching for a new job have been told how a gap year could help them land on the career path of a lifetime.

Marcus Watts, managing director at Greenforce, believes that individuals can gain many benefits by taking up this form of travel.

However, he was keen to note that this will only be the case if the trip is planned so that it boosts a person's job outlook, and not just used for as an excuse to enjoy an expansive holiday.

Mr Watts explained: "Choose something targeted towards your career which helps your CV, therefore the cost is something that you will then get back by securing a job faster than other people or getting a better paid job."

Once people have returned from a gap year, Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, advises them to search for a career that they will love.

The expert acknowledged that this is because being in a job which is not enjoyable can lead to feelings of resentment and a deep sense of dissatisfaction" building up over time.

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Public sector workers 'willing to move' to the private sector

The majority of workers in the public sector are currently thinking about moving to the private sphere, according to the latest study.

Data published in the latest Hays Career Outlook Survey, undertaken in November and December, shows that although those working in the public sector are defensive of their pensions, the pull of the private sector and its perceived higher job security is attractive to 52 per cent of staff.

Overall, almost two-thirds of public sector workers say the sector is a worse place to work compared to before the recession, in comparison to just 40 per cent in the private sphere.

Andy Robling, public services director at Hays, said public sector employers are "clearly" worried about keeping and attracting the staff they need.

"The news that over half of workers in the public sector would consider trading in their pension for a career in the private sector underlines how keen they are to move. The private sector is clearly one step ahead of the public sector in terms of attracting and motivating talent," he added.

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Female job candidates 'should choose a career they love'

Women on the hunt for a job need to think about what they love to do and attempt to find a career that suits it, one specialist has advised.

Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, said there are many ways that women can empower themselves to choose the right career for them.

"The most important thing women can do is to figure out what they love to do and then see how they can monetise it. Many women are not entirely aware of their passions and therefore 'settle' for what they think they 'should' do," she explained.

Ms Khanna said that, in her experience, being in a career or job that people do not enjoy over the long term can lead to resentment and "a deep sense of dissatisfaction" and so it is vital to follow a path that is appealing to them, rather than simply convenient.

Michael Izza, chief executive of the ICAEW, recently said there should not be any social or economic barriers preventing people from achieving their recruitment dreams.

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Careers guidance 'needs to be maintained'

It is vital that careers guidance is maintained in the nation's schools if young people are to continue moving into the right roles, such as sales jobs, and driving the recovery of the nation's economy.

Ed McRandal, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) policy advisor responsible for youth unemployment, made the comments after the REC joined a campaign to protect the delivery of careers guidance in schools.

The campaign is highlighting the impact that careers guidance has on preparing young people for the world of work, with employment bodies calling on the government to ensure that the statutory entitlement to work-related learning at Key Stage 4 is not scrapped.

Mr McRandal said that effective and targeted careers advice is a "crucial component" in helping young people access the jobs market.

"This is not just important for young people but for businesses too, as employers regularly complain that school leavers do not understand their responsibilities in the world of work," he added.

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Vocational skills 'more important than qualifications'

People on the hunt for a new job have been advised that vocational skills can count for just as much – or perhaps even more – than qualifications.

That is the opinion of Jo Barnard, director at Quest Professional, who said that for employers it is important for people to have the right attitude, first and foremost.

They should have a good appreciation of being able to take responsibility, work independently and, if necessary, contribute to the workplace.

"Everything nowadays is so benchmarked towards specific academic qualifications, when clearly vocational skills are as important - if not more so - in today's job market," the expert added.

It comes after Charlie Ryan, owner of the website of Recruitment Queen, recently said that people on the hunt for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, should ensure that their timekeeping and communication levels are perfect.

These skills are arguably more important than having the right qualifications, as somebody without certain academic achievements can get a job if they have all the right manners and social interpersonal skills, she noted.

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Public sector workers 'willing to move' to the private sector

The majority of workers in the public sector are currently thinking about moving to the private sphere, according to the latest study.

Data published in the latest Hays Career Outlook Survey, undertaken in November and December, shows that although those working in the public sector are defensive of their pensions, the pull of the private sector and its perceived higher job security is attractive to 52 per cent of staff.

Overall, almost two-thirds of public sector workers say the sector is a worse place to work compared to before the recession, in comparison to just 40 per cent in the private sphere.

Andy Robling, public services director at Hays, said public sector employers are "clearly" worried about keeping and attracting the staff they need.

"The news that over half of workers in the public sector would consider trading in their pension for a career in the private sector underlines how keen they are to move. The private sector is clearly one step ahead of the public sector in terms of attracting and motivating talent," he added.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

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Female job candidates 'should choose a career they love'

Women on the hunt for a job need to think about what they love to do and attempt to find a career that suits it, one specialist has advised.

Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, said there are many ways that women can empower themselves to choose the right career for them.

"The most important thing women can do is to figure out what they love to do and then see how they can monetise it. Many women are not entirely aware of their passions and therefore 'settle' for what they think they 'should' do," she explained.

Ms Khanna said that, in her experience, being in a career or job that people do not enjoy over the long term can lead to resentment and "a deep sense of dissatisfaction" and so it is vital to follow a path that is appealing to them, rather than simply convenient.

Michael Izza, chief executive of the ICAEW, recently said there should not be any social or economic barriers preventing people from achieving their recruitment dreams.

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Vocational skills 'more important than qualifications'

People on the hunt for a new job have been advised that vocational skills can count for just as much – or perhaps even more – than qualifications.

That is the opinion of Jo Barnard, director at Quest Professional, who said that for employers it is important for people to have the right attitude, first and foremost.

They should have a good appreciation of being able to take responsibility, work independently and, if necessary, contribute to the workplace.

"Everything nowadays is so benchmarked towards specific academic qualifications, when clearly vocational skills are as important - if not more so - in today's job market," the expert added.

It comes after Charlie Ryan, owner of the website of Recruitment Queen, recently said that people on the hunt for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, should ensure that their timekeeping and communication levels are perfect.

These skills are arguably more important than having the right qualifications, as somebody without certain academic achievements can get a job if they have all the right manners and social interpersonal skills, she noted.

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Demand for agency staff rises

There has been a rise in the demand for agency staff over the past 12 months, according to the latest Jobs Outlook from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

According to the figures, the short-term outlook for the agency work market has improved by three points, with 81 per cent of employers planning to either grow or keep their agency workforces at existing levels.

Of these, a significant proportion of employers are planning to actually increase their temporary staff, with a third intending to do so, compared with 22 per cent at the same point last year.

In the longer term, 83 per cent of employers are looking to grow or keep their temporary staff levels the same in the next 12 months.

The report also revealed that 52 per cent of employers made changes, such as implementing or boosting staff training, ahead of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) coming into force in October.

In addition, the number of employers planning to make less use of temporary staff due to the AWR was down seven per cent down on the previous month, which reflects increasing recognition that in the majority of sectors the impact of the regulations on is minimal.

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Workers 'annoyed by office jargon'

One of the biggest pet peeves among UK workers is their bosses using office jargon that serves no real purpose other than to irritate staff, it has been revealed.

A new poll of 2,000 of the nation's employees found that 75 per cent of workers are being annoyed by a manager using meaningless cliches, with 'think outside the box' topping the list.

'Blue sky thinking' was second place in the list of pointless managerial phrases, while 'hit the ground running' was third most irritating.

Business psychologist Dr Rob Yeung said that many managers may fall into the trap of using jargon because they forget it is meaningless to others who are not familiar with it, and should instead revert to straight-taking to motivate staff.

"It may become confusing or irritating for employees to hear the same tired cliches when they don't see such management jargon being turned into useful action. Therefore managers would be better off thinking about how to communicate in plain English," he added.

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Sales professionals 'in great demand'

It is a great time for sales recruitment candidates hoping to gain a position in the coming weeks and months, it has been observed.

David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, made the comments after new data from the company and mysalarychecker.com showed that sales recruitment candidates and telesales roles are in great demand across a number of sectors.

The report shows that companies look for successful sales people to help position their business for future growth, with many of these roles offering the chance to earn good money, and "considerably more" through commission and bonus schemes.

Although unemployment levels remain at their highest for a generation, there are plenty of roles available in sales and great benefits on offer, Mr Clubb explained to HR Magazine

"Sales roles can also be crucial to career development, helping people who are new to the workforce to develop transferable skills which can help them in their future careers," the expert added.

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Sales professionals 'in great demand'

It is a great time for sales recruitment candidates hoping to gain a position in the coming weeks and months, it has been observed.

David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, made the comments after new data from the company and mysalarychecker.com showed that sales recruitment candidates and telesales roles are in great demand across a number of sectors.

The report shows that companies look for successful sales people to help position their business for future growth, with many of these roles offering the chance to earn good money, and "considerably more" through commission and bonus schemes.

Although unemployment levels remain at their highest for a generation, there are plenty of roles available in sales and great benefits on offer, Mr Clubb explained to HR Magazine

"Sales roles can also be crucial to career development, helping people who are new to the workforce to develop transferable skills which can help them in their future careers," the expert added.

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REC launches Flexible Work Commission

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has launched the Flexible Work Commission, a new group of experts that aims to drive practical recommendations to government and business on re-energising the country's flexible labour market.

One of the aims of the group is to encourage flexible working patterns to bring in the right skills and enhance productivity across the country.

The commission is chaired by David Frost, former director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, and brings together business leaders from both large and small companies, recruiters, academics and think tanks.

Mr Frost said it will explore how Britain can not only make the most of current flexibility, but expand it further to ensure "maximum benefit" for both employers and workers.

"Our flexible labour market is seen as one of the UK's major competitive advantages. Quantifying the benefits to business and workers and identifying ways of enhancing this flexibility are the core aims of the commission," he added.

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Private sector job numbers continue to grow

The number of people being employed in private sector jobs in the UK is continuing to increase, according to the latest government figures.

The data reveals that, although unemployment has risen by 128,000 to 2.64 million in the three months to October, the number of private sector jobs rose by 5,000 between the second and third quarters of the year.

With the impact of public sector cuts being felt across the UK, it appears as though the private sector is absorbing many workers who have been forced to leave their roles.

Dr Neil Bentley, CBI deputy director-general, said the figures reflect how tough things are in the economy.

"There's more positive news that, even as growth slows, numbers of private sector jobs have still been growing. But with public job losses falling faster, it's vital that the government does everything possible to secure the private sector recovery," he added.

This could be achieved by increasing exports, helping mid-sized companies, and attracting new investment into the UK infrastructure.

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Apprenticeships 'can provide valuable workplace skills'

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn vocational and technical skills, as well as gain experience of a workplace environment that can't be gained through an academic education, according to one expert.

Tara Daynes, human resources and training consultant at taradayneshr.com, said that people hoping to work in sales jobs and other positions will find apprenticeships can provide "focussed, structured learning".

This is more robust than informal on-the-job training, as well as being reinforced by gaining a recognised qualification such as a National Vocational Qualification along the way, she noted.

It comes after a report published by the Centre for Economic Performance stated that while recent British governments have committed substantial public resources to apprentice training, too few young people had benefited and not enough high value skills have been developed.

Ms Daynes said they "certainly" improve job prospects, particularly for those with lower levels of education, with one apprenticeship provider claiming that 85 per cent of its schemes lead to full-time jobs.

"There are definite business benefits for employers as well, as providing apprenticeships helps ensure that staff are engaged, motivated and loyal, as well as competent and productive," the expert added.

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Christmas hangovers set to cost firms £888m

The nation's business are set to see a dip in productivity in the next few days as employees suffer from the effects of Christmas parties, with this festive hangover costing in the region of £888 million across the country.

Data published by Travelodge following a poll of 6,000 staff suggests that seven out of ten workers will have at least two parties over the next seven working days, with 70 per cent of these employees spending at least one working day nursing a hangover this festive season.

The average employer is set to lose a day of lost productivity due to their workforce spending at least three and half hours suffering from a hangover the morning after, according to the data.

However, the report also suggested that just 23 per cent of employers will be rewarding their workforce with a Christmas party, with 47 per cent of employees paying for the annual bash.

It comes after a survey by Monster found that a quarter of staff have done something mildly regrettable and been embarrassed for a few days and one in six have done something so severe it has damaged their reputation or even led to dismissal.

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Career breaks 'can boost skills and confidence'

Going on a career break can have significant benefits for a job candidate by boosting both their overall experience and their confidence, one expert has pointed out.

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, said the career break market has been growing over the past five to ten years, with the core of the market being in their late 20s or early 30s.

According to the expert, the average age for a career breaker is shorter than the average gap year - around six months – and she said that those who have the opportunity to do it but fail to do so could regret it.

"Often they want to give something back or see the world, but most of the time it's for a change. People do change when they are on a career break. They come back not just with new skills, but they also find they develop confidence," Ms Morgan-Trimmer explained.

It is also a chance to assess their priorities, as a lot of people change careers after taking a break, with some people becoming more generous and laid back.

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Career breaks 'can boost skills and confidence'

Going on a career break can have significant benefits for a job candidate by boosting both their overall experience and their confidence, one expert has pointed out.

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, said the career break market has been growing over the past five to ten years, with the core of the market being in their late 20s or early 30s.

According to the expert, the average age for a career breaker is shorter than the average gap year - around six months – and she said that those who have the opportunity to do it but fail to do so could regret it.

"Often they want to give something back or see the world, but most of the time it's for a change. People do change when they are on a career break. They come back not just with new skills, but they also find they develop confidence," Ms Morgan-Trimmer explained.

It is also a chance to assess their priorities, as a lot of people change careers after taking a break, with some people becoming more generous and laid back.

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Flexible working 'can lower staff stress'

Managers can help to ease the pressure on staff by enabling them to work flexibly, according to one expert who has highlighted the benefits of remote working.
Clare Kelliher, professor of work and organisation at Cranfield School of Management, told HR Magazine that work has become "more intense" for many workers in recent years, with those who work remotely often putting in longer hours.

However, in the case of remote workers who either work from home or at a location closer to home, their days are often more productive because they have avoided the commute and other day-to-day distractions.

"We have also found that many workers from the flexible and remote workforce are grateful to their employers for allowing them a degree of choice in where and when they do their work, and so reciprocate by putting in extra effort," she added.

A recent survey conducted by O2 to support the launch of its Joined Up People strategy found that 25 per cent of firms questioned did not currently have any technology in place to accompany flexible working opportunities.

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Half of staff 'work over 40 hrs a week'

The majority of UK staff work more than 40 hours a week, according to a new poll which revealed that many are in the office for as long as 11 hours a day.

A poll of over 2,700 business people by across the UK by Regus found that more than a third work for between nine to 11 hours on a daily basis, while one in ten work more than 11 hours a day.

The increasing workloads and time spent in the office have been attributed to the economic downturn and growing concerns over job security, with staff keen to be seen as productive by their employer by getting the job done, regardless of the size of the workload.

Many respondents noted that the working day is not over when they leave the office, with 43 per cent taking work home to finish in the evening at least three times in a normal week.

Firms of all sizes are currently under pressure in a difficult market and this often leads to staff working longer hours than usual, noted Celia Donne, regional director at Regus.

Recent data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that 5.26 million people welcomed overtime last year without being paid for it, which helped to boost the UK economy by £28.9 billion.

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Half of staff 'work over 40 hrs a week'

The majority of UK staff work more than 40 hours a week, according to a new poll which revealed that many are in the office for as long as 11 hours a day.

A poll of over 2,700 business people by across the UK by Regus found that more than a third work for between nine to 11 hours on a daily basis, while one in ten work more than 11 hours a day.

The increasing workloads and time spent in the office have been attributed to the economic downturn and growing concerns over job security, with staff keen to be seen as productive by their employer by getting the job done, regardless of the size of the workload.

Many respondents noted that the working day is not over when they leave the office, with 43 per cent taking work home to finish in the evening at least three times in a normal week.

Firms of all sizes are currently under pressure in a difficult market and this often leads to staff working longer hours than usual, noted Celia Donne, regional director at Regus.

Recent data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that 5.26 million people welcomed overtime last year without being paid for it, which helped to boost the UK economy by £28.9 billion.

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Unpaid overtime 'generating billions' for UK economy

The overtime put in by the nation's workers is generating almost £30 billion a year for the UK economy, according to new figures published by the Office for National Statistics.

Figures released by the official government analyst shows that 5.26 million people welcomed overtime last year without being paid for it, which helped to boost the UK economy by £28.9 billion.

Commenting on the figures, Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber said they "shine a light" on the valuable but too often unrewarded extra hours that UK workers put in every week.

He pointed out that, while average hours are falling across the economy, both as a result of the recession and changes in working practices, UK staff are still doing the third longest shifts in Europe.

"Employers should do more to recognise the unpaid overtime that their staff do, which contributes £29bn to the UK economy every year. Smarter working practises and an end to pointless presenteeism would help make staff more productive and get a better work-life balance," Mr Barber added.

A recent survey by Graduate Propects found that the UK's graduates are doing significant amounts of overtime as they aim to get ahead in the jobs market.

The poll revealed that one in seven UK graduates are working more than 50 hours a week – a figure which rises to 18 per cent for those working in London.

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Small companies 'struggling to find skilled staff'

The country's smaller firms are struggling to find the staff who can drive their organisation forward through tough economic times, a new poll has discovered.

Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group (APPSBG) shows that almost a third of small businesses at start-up stage have difficulty finding suitably skilled staff.

According to the respondents to the Voice of Small Business Survey, almost half of companies found regulation requirements onerous, while 34 per cent also had difficulty securing finance.

As a result, the FSB has suggested reinstating the graduate internship scheme to give graduates the opportunity to acquire the skills they need for supporting a business, as well as reduce the flow of regulation and tackling the stock of existing red tape.

Commenting on the report, John Walker, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said research has always shown that common issues at start-up stage include finding suitably skilled staff, complex regulation and access to finance.

"With the private sector being relied on to drive economic recovery, these barriers need to be removed and existing businesses should be encouraged to innovate, take on staff and grow," he added.

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1 in 3 firms to hire new staff in Q1 2012

More than a third of companies will be taking on staff in the first three months of next year, according to a new report which has indicated that this trend will continue in the months ahead.

The Women Like Us survey polled 329 businesses about their recruitment intention for Q1 2012 and 36 per cent stated that they will definitely be taking on new workers, 89 per cent of which were small to medium-sized enterprises.

According to the survey, almost half of all respondents said they had increased the number of part-time staff they employ in the past year, with the majority of respondents saying the ability to hire in senior experience on a smaller budget was the main driver of this.

Karen Mattison, co-founder of Women Like Us, said that tough economic times force businesses to become "sharper and more innovative".

"Rather than freezing recruitment, employers are hiring in experienced senior candidates who only want part-time work. Clearly more and more firms are thinking through job structure, and whether a role can work flexibly or not, before they recruit," she added.

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Temporary placements increase in the UK

The number of people securing temporary jobs in the UK has continued to rise, according to the latest Report on Jobs by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

Data published in the report shows that billings from the employment of agency workers rose for the 28th month in succession in November, though the rate of growth was slightly weaker than in October.

The data also revealed that salaries continued to increase last month, with both permanent salaries and temporary staff hourly rates increasing.

Commenting on the data, Kevin Green, chief executive of the REC, said it was good to see that temporary staff appointments are still growing.

"The government has done as much as it can in the short term to remove restrictions to employment and stimulate demand," he explained.

Meanwhile, Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, said there were many "bright spots", such as rising demand for workers in the engineering, construction and IT sectors, including those in sales jobs.

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Temporary staff 'play a vital role'

The nation's temporary workers play a major role in helping to drive business, and companies should do all they can to help integrate them and keep them motivated, it has been claimed.

Chris Moore, managing director of Adecco Group Solutions, made the comments after a study by his organisation found that there are major benefits to making temporary workers feel like a permanent part of the organisation, despite some firms failing to do this.

He explained: "The reality is that in many cases temporary workers are frontline, customer-facing staff, whether that be in person or over the phone, and therefore represent the face of the brand."

Therefore, employers that do not take steps to ensure that these staff are engaged and integrated into the culture and values of the company are taking "huge risks", he noted.

Mr Moore explained that agency workers are "extremely valuable" to a huge number of employers and have much to offer in terms of their varied experience and specialist expertise, often providing the most up to date skills and a "useful, fresh perspective" within an organisation.

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Manufacturers remain optimistic about 2012

Companies across the UK remain confident that their situation will improve over the coming months and business will continue to blossom, according to the latest report from KPMG.

The analyst predicts that some manufacturers are expecting activity to rise over the coming year, with more than a third of companies anticipating an increase in new orders over the next 12 months.

There is also hope for people on the hunt for new roles, with employment prospects improving for a number of companies as they seek staff to fill roles.

According to the data, similar results will be seen in the service sector across the UK, with the same proportion (33 per cent) of organisations optimistic that both current levels of activity and new business will increase between now and winter 2012.

Commenting on the latest figures, Malcolm Edge, KPMG's UK head of National Markets, said it is good to see that both the UK manufacturing and services sectors are anticipating growth across most key indicators.

According to a recent Xpert HR study, overall pay awards among manufacturing companies continue to run ahead of those in the services sector.

For the three months ending October 31st 2011, the headline pay award among manufacturing firms was 2.5 per cent compared with 1.5 per cent for service, though this included the public sector.

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Regional Growth Fund 'will create half a million jobs'

Some half a million jobs are set to be created by the coalition by the end of the current parliament due to the Regional Growth Fund, according to deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.

He made the comments after the announcement of a £1 billion boost to the Regional Growth Fund in the chancellor's Autumn Statement last week, meaning the total fund now stands at £2.4billion in total.

There are also set to be at least two further rounds of bidding, with the next round opening during February 2012, and Mr Clegg said the focus of the fund will remain on creating jobs, encouraging private investment and supporting areas dependent on the public sector.

He elaborated: "With this targeted support for companies we're unlocking private sector investment, with at least £5 put in for every £1 of public money.

The deputy prime minister noted that the pots of funding are already "jump starting" growth and creating jobs across the country, which is helping to rebalance the economy so that all regions and sectors benefit.

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Firms losing out as staff are stuck in traffic

Companies across the UK are paying the price due to staff being stuck in traffic jams in a morning, with millions of working hours being lost, a new poll has found.

Research carried out by Churchill Car Insurance shows that over 123 million working hours are lost every year as employees sit gridlocked in their vehicles on their way to the office, which is costing the UK economy a total of £752 million a year

The poll found that 11 per cent of those who drive to work are at least 40 minutes late every time they are stuck in traffic, with the average worker delayed by 27 minutes at least once a month, often doubling their commute.

One effect of this is that the traditional nine to five working day is now viewed as a thing of the past, with 51 per cent of motorists arriving at work before 08.30 and 21 per cent starting between 05.15 and 7.30 in a bid to beat the traffic.

It is "incredibly frustrating" for motorists to have to adapt their working hours to avoid congestion, noted Tony Chilcott, head of Churchill Car Insurance.

"However, many drivers have to accommodate the school run and other commitments in the mornings, so it's simply unrealistic to leave home at the crack of dawn. The result is millions of working hours wasted in traffic jams each year," he added.

It comes after recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics found that the average British worker commutes 54 minutes a day.

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UK job opportunities 'the highest for 23 months'

There has been a spike in the number of job opportunities available in the UK, with more positions available now than at any time in the last 23 months, a new industry report reveals.

Data published by Reed as part of its monthly Job Index shows that there are more opportunities for sales jobs and other roles than at any point since December 2009.

The Index now stands at 133, with employer demand for new staff a third higher than it was 23 months ago, and 20 per cent higher than the same point last year, building on the growth in demand registered in October's report.

The data shows that the rise in the number of new jobs available has been led by London, the south-east and the north-west, though more than half of the UK areas analysed by the Index have seen growth in jobs.

James Reed, chairman of Reed Global, noted that the increase employer demand has spread across a wide variety of private sector jobs.

"Newly available private sector jobs are at their highest level since the dark days which followed the last banking crisis. It certainly demonstrates that the underlying appetite for growth across the private sector is at a higher level than some commentators believe."

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Demand for agency staff rises once more

There has been another improvement in longer-term hiring intentions and strong demand for agency staff, in spite the latest economic predictions, new data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reveals.

A new report from the organisation shows that, despite the Agency Workers Regulations coming into force in October, 28 per cent of employers said they would be increasing their temporary workforce over the next three months, with another 52 per cent maintaining their numbers.

This is an overall rise of five points on last month, with 83 per cent of employers also looking at increasing or maintaining their temporary staff levels in the long term.

The study also showed that, in the next 12 months, 59 per cent of employers are planning to grow their permanent staff while another 35 per cent say they intend to keep it at the same level as today, which is a major increase of 20 points on last month.

Commenting on the report, Roger Tweedy, the REC's director of research, said: "Despite latest forecasts pointing to slower economic growth, there are at least a few positive signs for the jobs market. Permanent employment opportunities will remain constrained in the short term but longer term hiring intentions provide glimmers of hope."

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Cancelling Christmas parties 'would be short-sighted'

Any boss planning to cancel the office Christmas party in the coming weeks has been advised that the decision would be short-sighted and have an even more detrimental impact on worker morale than they think.

A new poll by Table7 found that four in ten managers are intending to scrap the party altogether, with 44 per cent of those who are going ahead with the party still cutting corners where possible.

The results found that a fifth of employers are considering taking staff to the local pub at the end of the road, with a further 16 per cent choosing a venue where the price list is lower than usual, and 12 per cent paying for dinner but skipping all forms of entertainment afterwards.

Moses Hassan from Table7 said there are ways to avoid scrapping the festive bash, however, with simple and discreet savings to the total bill meaning employers are getting value for money and employees are getting a great experience.

He added: "Christmas parties are an opportunity for bosses to show their appreciation for hard-working staff and at the same time they encourage team spirit. To forgo these benefits would be somewhat short-sighted."

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