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May 30, 2025
Accountancy is no longer seen as a dusty or tired position. The image of the accountant is changing, and the role is changing with it. The accountant position is becoming more front-and-centre, taking on an advisory role within organisations to help them to become more efficient. Technology is reducing the time spent on repetitive tasks […]
Read moreMay 23, 2025
The cost of hiring the wrong person is likely to be much higher than you expect. According to one study, 74% of employers admit to having hired the wrong person at some point. From the person who has heavily embellished their CV to the person who just doesn’t have a collaborative attitude, there are lots […]
Read moreMay 16, 2025
If you’ve hit a wall in your career, you might be thinking about ways you can pivot or change to a new path entirely. Accountancy is a career that individuals may come to later in life, as the drive to become an accountant is less likely to be particularly strong in your teens and early […]
Read moreMay 12, 2025
UK recruitment consultancies reported a 31st consecutive monthly decline in permanent placements in April. This slowdown was attributed to employer caution stemming from economic uncertainty and budget constraints due to increased payroll costs. While still sharp, the rate of decline was the least severe since September. The South of England experienced the most significant drop […]
Read moreMay 9, 2025
During uncertain times, it’s essential to be able to streamline operations and remain agile. The cost of finding, hiring and retaining talent often increases during uncertain market conditions. The best talent is more likely to stay put, so the pipeline of prospective employees often dries up. During these times, it pays to be responsive and […]
Read moreMay 2, 2025
They haven’t been in the workforce for long, but Gen Z is already turning things upside down. They’re responsible for scary workplace trends such as “quiet quitting”, which refers to employees gradually scaling back their contributions and continuing to collect a pay cheque, rather than quitting and finding a new job. They’re also known for […]
Read moreApril 27, 2025
The world is full of uncertainty at the moment. The threat of inflation and recession is always looming, and recent changes to national insurance payments for employers mean that hiring a new worker is more expensive than ever before. Despite these challenges, there is optimism in the hiring sector in some parts of the UK. […]
Read moreApril 25, 2025
Finding, hiring and retaining quality staff can be a headache. Particularly if your recruitment process only starts when you have a position to fill. The companies that manage to make recruitment a breeze never switch off their recruitment processes, which means their talent pipeline never dries up. These companies aren’t necessarily investing more in recruitment […]
Read moreApril 20, 2025
The executive hire is a stressful process. These roles are not just about filling a skills gap in an organisation. It’s about finding someone with the vision and drive to keep moving a company forward. There are lots of factors to consider when hiring a new executive, with many of these decisions having a direct […]
Read moreApril 15, 2025
Change within organisations has to come from the top. So when it comes to operational shifts like going green and prioritising sustainability, it’s essential to have individuals in the organisation leading the charge. Sustainability is not something that should be left to fall between the cracks. It’s not just about social responsibility; there are also […]
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