CBI responds to latest labour market statistics

Friday 16 Jun 2023 @ 12:20
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CBI recently (13 June 2023) responded to latest labour market statistics.

Matthew Percival, the CBI’s Director for People and Skills policy, recently said:

“While the number of people in work is rising and unfilled vacancies are slowly falling, the difficulties companies face when hiring is still a hard brake on growth. Signs that stubbornly high inactivity is starting to fall are encouraging, but a new record high number of people unable to work because of long-term sickness is a real cause for concern.

“Business and government have identified getting people back into work as a top priority. A laser-like focus on delivering the promised expansions to childcare and occupational health services, and businesses increasing flexible working can quicken the pace of easing shortages."

Original article link: https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/cbi-responds-to-latest-labour-market-statistics-9/

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