UK Business

Better quality jobs are what the UK economy needs to end strikes, staff shortages and low productivity

Written by Chris F. Wright, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, King's College London

Productivity in the UK over the last 15 years has been described as growing at a “snail’s pace”. Meanwhile, wages lag way behind inflation, and numerous sectors are suffering from staff shortages.

One thing that connects these three economic issues is poor job quality.

Job quality is not just about pay. It also about elements...

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