UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’

UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’

Report by former John Lewis head calls for stronger incentives for employers to invest in workforce health

Hiring harder than ever? Three quarters of employers struggle to find quality candidates

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 20 Mar 2025|News archiveHiring harder than ever? Three quarters of employers struggle to find quality candidatesNew research from global hiring platform, Indeed, reveals a striking disconnect in the UK job market: while almost three quarters (74%) of employers say a lack of quality candidates is an issue for their organisation, nearly two thirds (64%) of jobseekers report difficulty finding quality roles to apply…

UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’ - Business Fast

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. British employers can find it cheaper to replace workers who fall sick than to invest in their retention, the former boss of John Lewis has said in a report that calls for stronger incentives for businesses to help tackle ill health. Sir Charlie Mayfield, who the government appointed to lead its “Keep Britain Working” rev…