Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
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The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
Lord Simon Wolfson, CEO of UK retailer Next, warns of a significant decline in entry-level job opportunities, attributing it to rising employment costs and policy changes.
Lord Wolfson highlights a 'dramatic fall' in entry-level job opportunities, emphasizing the crisis in youth unemployment as competition for shop vacancies intensifies.
Lord Wolfson expresses concerns over the Employment Rights Act's impact on entry-level job availability, citing a significant increase in applicants per vacancy.
Lord Wolfson warns of a 'dramatic fall' in entry-level job opportunities, citing a doubling of applicants per shop vacancy over two years.
Lord Wolfson highlights the worsening youth unemployment crisis as entry-level jobs disappear, leading to intense competition for shop floor roles.
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