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May 2024

Labour Market Statistics, May 2024

This briefing note sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published on 14 May 2024.

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15 May 2024

Gender stereotypes in the construction industry: breaking barriers to tackle skills shortages

The construction industry is facing skills shortages that are holding back growth. This research for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) explores attitudes towards awareness of construction careers among potential entrants and those within the industry, and the differences between the two.

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13 May 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week: how moving ‘fairness’ up the organisational agenda could reap wellbeing benefits

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, Zofia Bajorek looks at the issue of fairness at work and calls for employers to review workplace policies and practices to ensure that positive employee wellbeing is supported and maintained.

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