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June 13, 2023
Onboarding is essential during recruitment. It sets the tone for the employee’s whole experience with the company. A successful onboarding process can help new hires feel welcome and valued, while also setting clear expectations for their role and performance. A Gallup survey conducted prior to the Covid-19 pandemic found that only 12% of employees thought […]
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June 12, 2023
Preparing for an interview is one of the best ways to succeed and leave the interview panel with an excellent impression of who you are. But while you might be able to prepare for the standard questions about your education and experience, it’s more difficult to prepare for curveball questions. These questions are designed to […]
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June 10, 2023
The average salary in the US is higher than in the UK, but it’s important not to read too much into this. Just because US workers typically earn more, this doesn’t mean that they have more money to spend. There are many factors that determine the disposable income that employees have at the end of […]
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June 8, 2023
Permanent placements declined for the eighth consecutive month, while temporary billings growth eased. Starting salary inflation reached a 25-month low, and businesses are urged to focus on upskilling and reskilling the workforce to address the widening skills gap. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment market insights, to keep you updated with the employment […]
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May 11, 2023
Temporary billings increased at the fastest pace in seven months, while permanent placements declined more steeply. Pay rates for temporary and permanent positions continued to rise sharply, encouraging job changes. However, skills shortages persist, and businesses are cautious about committing to permanent hires due to economic uncertainty. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment […]
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May 8, 2023
The cost of living is continually creeping up, with energy, food and petrol being the main driving forces behind this trend. Inflation currently stands at 10.1%, which is a lot higher than the Bank of England target of 2%. To help households keep up with the cost of living crisis, the government recently announced the […]
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May 6, 2023
Deciding to accept or decline a job offer can be a daunting task. But if you find yourself in a position with more than one job offer, you’re going to have to do the courteous thing and turn one or more opportunities down. There are ways to decline a job opportunity that can potentially keep […]
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May 4, 2023
Accepting a job offer is an exciting time, but it can also be nerve wracking, particularly if you also have to let your current employer know that you are leaving. The excitement of accepting the role could lead you to miss out some important details. In this blog, we’ll run through the basics of accepting […]
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May 2, 2023
With inflation at its highest rate since the 1980s, the cost of living is increasing. In response, employees are demanding higher wages to help keep pace with the rise in their household expenses. Employee strikes indicate that many of these pay increases are long overdue, with some professions having been dealt a pay decrease in […]
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April 30, 2023
Starting a new job can be nerve wracking. It’s common to feel a flutter in your stomach and feel your palms getting sweaty when you walk into a new situation. But if it’s getting in the way of your job performance, or making you reluctant to move roles, you know it’s time to take action. […]
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