Reading’s talent pool is what attracts many businesses to set up here.
- 54.1% of the working age population is educated to University level or above and one of the UK’s highest average wages helps grown that talent pool.
- Over 20% of the University of Reading’s graduates stay to work in the local economy after graduation due to the high wages and excellent career paths available, particularly in knowledge intensive jobs, where Reading ranks 1st in the UK for jobs.
- EY have forecast that Reading will have one of the fasting growing employment rates in the UK in the next few years, while the workforce's productivity is rated among the top 10 in the UK.
- A 2022 poll by ComparetheMarket, rated Reading as the second best city in the UK for young adults, due to factors such as wages (2nd only to London), connectivity and jobs.
Reading Ethical Recruitment Charter
Reading has taken the unique step to create a Charter to ensure people applying for jobs and recruited ethically. Reading Borough Council and Ethical Reading have created a Recruitment Charter providing local businesses the opportunity to declare their commitment to ethical recruitment practices. If you are applying for a job in Reading, check if the company is signed up here.
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