BBCNEWS World Business Report June 4, 2024 05:36:00
In the uk. last month, the fall in the number of people looking for work helped to push the unemployment rate to its lowest for nearly 50 years. this in some sectors such as hospitality firms are struggling to find the staff they need. and the squeeze on pay remains, with rises in regular wages failing to keep up with the rising cost of living. but a report out from kpmg and rec shows that businesses now are reluctant to take on workers due to the uncertainty over the economic outlook. joining me now is neil carberry, chief executive or rec, the recruitment & employment confederation. neil, go...