Republicans made proposal a central talking point in campaign to appeal to working-class voters
Businesses say Labour’s proposals to give protection against unfair dismissal from day one lack clarity
New government talks a good game on improving employment but needs departments to work together
Delay causes problems for policymakers making interest rate decisions with only limited details about state of UK workforce
Construction sector training body warns of shortfall of 150,000 workers
GMB ballot at Coventry warehouse falls just short of majority
Employers are failing to meet the eligibility criteria as third party ‘agents’ reap profits, experts warn
Migration Advisory Committee urges government to do more to stamp out abuses in seasonal worker scheme
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Companies offering courses to employees hope to boost recruitment and retention
US central bank pivots towards easing burden on borrowers amid clear signs the economy is cooling
Campaign is part of tech giant’s long-running global battle to prevent employees from organising
Proposals from new work and pensions minister Liz Kendall aim to tackle UK’s high level of economic inactivity
Closely watched tracker from Indeed website hits 4.2%, up from 3.5%
Back in power, the party will quickly realise it has unfinished business opening up higher education to spread opportunity
Recruiter says ‘no immediate signs of improvement’ in its markets as it makes further job cuts
Call from Paris-based organisation comes amid rising voter discontent in Europe over economic impact of shift to net zero
But even as migration greases the wheels of the US economy, it is becoming the source of increasing political friction
As working from home persists, companies are rethinking the role of office space
From ending zero-hour contracts to boosting benefits, Britain’s new government wants to shift power back to staff
Labour market shows signs of cooling as jobless rate increases to 4.1% in June and recent jobs growth is revised lower
Rival European qualifications mean lawyers and bankers still face barriers to moving
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Britain enjoys strong services exports and a solid education system but low productivity growth and stagnant living standards
Letter signed by 57 executives supports opposition’s proposed ‘growth and skills levy’