Oxfordshire Business Barometer – issue 20 [April 2016]
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In this feature:
County's business leaders speak up for Europe
Oxfordshire business leaders have spoken out in favour of the UK remaining in Europe, with over half (58 per cent) warning that a Brexit would negatively impact the county's jobs, businesses and the economy.
Employment rights unlikely to change with Brexit
Some businesses may wrongly be pinning their hopes on a substantial reduction in employment red tape if the UK leaves Europe, according to an Oxford-based employment law specialist.
Demand for shared parental leave to rise in 2016
The number of staff applying for Shared Parental Leave is expected to rise over the next 12 months, according to a survey of Oxfordshire employers conducted in the run up to the first anniversary since the controversial new laws were introduced.
The reality of recruiting in a competitive market
Almost half the businesses surveyed during the first quarter of 2016 said they had lost out on their first choice of job candidate due to them receiving a better counter-offer.