May 20, 2020
With businesses beginning to reopen and the country on track to begin life outside of lockdown, what have we learnt from the last few months and what will the “new normal” begin to look like? Our Business Development Manager, Joe Lacey, shares his thoughts on preparing for the “new normal”. Let’s be honest, this has been […]
Read moreMay 10, 2020
Are you preparing for a job interview? If so, you’re probably wondering what questions you’ll be asked and how to make a lasting impression. In this article, we will discuss interview questions, the STAR interview method, and tips to help you prepare and make a good impression during your next interview online or in person. […]
Read moreApril 18, 2020
The Recruitment World Has Changed Forever… As the effects of COVID-19 rock the world on so many levels, it’s given me time to reflect on how this will not only temporarily impact the recruitment industry, but how these new norms we’re navigating could re-shape our way of life forever. 6 months ago, if someone had […]
Read moreApril 2, 2020
Our 2020 Salary Guide identified rising trends from the latter half of 2019 that we expected to see a rise in 2020. With everyday working life impacted across the globe by Coronavirus and lockdown across the UK, we thought it would be interesting to reflect on our 2020 trends and give an insight into how […]
Read moreMarch 7, 2020
The abolition of Swedish Derogation will come into play from April 2020. As it stands, the Swedish Derogation sits under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) as an exception to the framework, in that after 12 weeks of continuous temporary employment, the Temporary Worker must be paid the same rate as a comparable permanent member of […]
Read moreFebruary 2, 2020
Why Hiring the Right Employees is Crucial for Business Success As businesses strive to grow and succeed in today’s competitive world, hiring the right employees has become increasingly critical. The wrong employees can have a detrimental impact on a company’s success, leading to low productivity, revenue loss, and even damage to the company’s reputation. In […]
Read moreJanuary 28, 2020
How Being a Strong Brand Can Help Attract Top Job Candidates As an employer, your brand is everything. From branding and rebranding to brand management and brand awareness, a strong brand can help you attract the best talent and build a loyal and engaged workforce. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of branding, personal […]
Read moreJanuary 21, 2020
The April 2020 off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector represent an important challenge to the contracting industry. All the information we have included has been supplied by APSCo. What is IR35? The Chancellor announced at Budget on 29th October 2018 that the government will reform the off-payroll working rules (known as IR35) in the […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2020
The EU Settlement Scheme: What It Means for EU, EEA, and Swiss Citizens As Brexit negotiations continue, many EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens are left wondering about their immigration status in the UK. The good news is that the UK government has created the EU Settlement Scheme, a program designed to help ease the transition […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2020
Much like other industries, remembering to use your Ps and Qs is a pre-requisite for communicating in the recruitment industry, but you will also find Ps and Qs feature in other ways throughout our recruitment world. Over the last year, we have unsurprisingly viewed countless vacancies which all appear to demonstrate a pattern with the […]
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