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March 19, 2025
If you want to bolster your workforce and remain competitive, you need to keep the wheels of the recruitment engine turning at all times. This can be challenging, particularly when you have other HR tasks to think about. One of the best ways you can stay ahead of the competition is to get creative about […]
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March 12, 2025
With any new technology that promises to increase efficiency and cut costs, there is the temptation to dive in head first and worry about the consequences later. This temptation should be curbed with AI, as there is still so much we don’t understand, and there are also obvious limitations to consider. The use of AI […]
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March 11, 2025
The latest KPMG/REC Report on Jobs survey indicated that staff hiring continued to decline during February, but not as quickly as at the start of the year. Permanent staff appointments fell for the twenty-ninth month in a row amid reports that companies had paused or pared back hiring plans due to a weaker economic outlook […]
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March 7, 2025
With April 2025 fast approaching, now is the time to take action to make sure that your business is ready for the upcoming changes to employers’ National Insurance contributions. These changes were announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget, so employers have had some time to get their heads around the changes ahead. Now is a […]
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March 3, 2025
The pandemic changed employment trends more than we ever thought possible. The short-term necessity to work from home led many employees to realise they were more efficient and much happier without their daily commute. But now that restrictions have been lifted, many companies are working hard to encourage their employees back into the office. While […]
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February 25, 2025
If you’re looking for a change of career and aren’t sure where your IT skills could be put to good use, it might be worth looking at emerging sectors rather than staying put. Automation and AI is on track to streamline IT roles in 2025 and beyond, and this could mean fewer opportunities available. This […]
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February 21, 2025
Not sure what the future holds for IT recruitment? While this sector might be at the forefront of advancements, it is still at the mercy of wider trends and the economy. It’s a tough scene for job seekers at the moment, and employers are also facing their own challenges. Uncertainty in the global economy makes […]
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February 14, 2025
In the midst of the pandemic, many companies adapted to the restrictions by allowing their employees to work from home. The results were staggering. Not only were many roles very easily carried out remotely, but staff actually found this preferable to heading into the office. It’s easy to see why remote work often wins over […]
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February 11, 2025
Digital skills are more in demand than ever before. While news of layoffs in some large tech organisations have made the news in recent years, IT roles remain in demand across the sector. Why? Because non-tech organisations are becoming increasingly vulnerable to threats. This is driving the need for cybersecurity and IT services both in-house […]
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February 11, 2025
Here is the latest KMPG Report from KPMG, and steepest fall since August 2020. Key Points Are- January’s jobs report shows a sharp decline in UK hiring, particularly for permanent positions, due to business uncertainty and rising employment costs. Temporary placements also fell significantly. While pay growth continued, it slowed considerably, reflecting increased staff availability. […]
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