This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Debate the need to be transparent about salary range in job advertisements
For job seekers there needs to be a clear pay range stated in job advertisements so applicants can clearly assess whether the job is viable for them, aligns with their qualifications and experience and worth to the company. This is especially true for young professionals.
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New graduates are undervalued in the UK with many starting careers with salaries around the minimum wage level. It begs the question of the value the UK place in higher level qualifications. There is a feeling that companies are trying to get away with paying staff as little as they can.
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