Job vacancies hit 1 million

1 million job ads

The number of job openings hit 1 million for the first time ever in July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. The jobs market seems to be bouncing back strongly, with 182,000 more people added to payroll last month. That’s still 201,000 below pre-pandemic levels though.

Pay cut for wfh?

Two thirds of bosses say they could cut pay for workers who choose to work remotely rather than return to the office, according to a survey by CIPHR. However, it also found that 53% of companies say remote work saves them money. Most of them were medium or large businesses.

Data for drinks?

Punters should think twice before parting with personal data when ordering drinks via an app or website, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). It’s become the norm to order via QR codes in pubs and restaurants, but the data privacy body says customers should be aware they have a choice over whether to share information.