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October 1, 2024
Key Takeaways The upcoming October Budget is expected to bring substantial changes affecting recruitment, workforce planning and hiring costs. Businesses which plan now can mitigate risks and capture opportunities. Anticipated increases in employer National Insurance and Corporation Tax will elevate employment costs. Proposed employment law reforms (e.g., day-one unfair dismissal, revised SSP) could increase legal […]
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September 9, 2024
August saw permanent placements take a sharp decline, marking a 23-month downturn. Permanent pay growth slowed to its weakest rate in five months, while the availability of candidates continued to rise. Overall, recruitment remains cautious amidst economic uncertainty and fluctuating business confidence. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment market insights, to keep you […]
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August 19, 2024
The July 2024 KPMG and REC report shows ongoing declines in job placements and vacancies, though pay rates are still rising slowly. Increased staff availability and reduced demand are driving these trends. Despite some economic optimism, employer confidence in recruiting remains low. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment market insights, to keep you […]
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August 10, 2024
With job applications at an all-time high, how employers are handling the application process and presenting feedback to candidates is a hot topic. Our Operations Manager, Dan Barfoot discusses the importance of feedback in more detail: I have been reading more and more about candidates in this market not hearing back from their applications. In the […]
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August 4, 2024
Now that the 2024 UK election is over and the dust has settled, we’re taking stock of what this change means for British jobs and wages. Businesses will likely be appreciative of the clarity that comes with a new political leadership, and a potential easing of the economic uncertainty we’ve lived with in recent years. […]
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July 25, 2024
If you reach the stage in the interview process where you are being asked for your salary expectations, this is a very good sign. It means that the employer is seriously considering you, but it’s still important to remain professional and not relax just yet. If you have been referred by a recruiter, there is […]
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July 19, 2024
The recruitment process is all about identifying and hiring the very best candidate for the role. While the interview process might be time consuming and difficult, it is one of the best methods we have for finding and hiring the best candidates. When presented with multiple strong candidates, it can be difficult to know which […]
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July 17, 2024
Now that the 2024 UK election is over and the dust has settled, we’re taking stock of what this change means for British jobs and wages. Businesses will likely be appreciative of the clarity that comes with a new political leadership, and a potential easing of the economic uncertainty we’ve lived with in recent years. […]
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July 15, 2024
It doesn’t matter what you are hiring for, there are some basic interview questions that are always worthwhile asking. From covering the basics to getting a better understanding of the candidate’s motivations, these questions should appear in every single interview. If you’re trying to up your interview game and want to know how to make […]
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July 9, 2024
June saw a continued decline in permanent staff placements, with the steepest drop in three months. However, permanent salary growth accelerated to an eight-month high due to competition for available roles. Temporary billings saw a slight increase, marking the first rise since last October. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment market insights, to […]
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