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July 15, 2026
Did you know that 71% of hiring professionals now say traditional reference checks are practically pointless? That single figure explains why reverse-reference vetting has become one of the most talked-about shifts in candidate due diligence this year, and why we’re seeing more Wiltshire and Bath employers ask us about it every week. Key Takeaways Question […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2026
If you need to hire expert precision engineers in South West UK, you are competing in a market where 79% of UK technical professionals say they plan to change employers in 2026, meaning the best candidates rarely stay on the table for long. That single figure should reframe how you think about your next engineering […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2026
Chronoworking: the circadian rhythm shift is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about workplace trends of 2026, and the numbers explain why. According to Allwork.space, 87% of professionals believe their employers should trial chronoworking to align working hours with their natural body clocks, a statistic that should make every business owner in Wiltshire and Bath […]
Read moreJuly 6, 2026
By Dan Barfoot, Operations Manager at CMD Recruitment | Updated 6 July 2026 Dan Barfoot is Operations Manager at CMD Recruitment, a recruitment agency working with employers and candidates across Wiltshire, Bath, Swindon and the wider South West, spanning HR, finance, administration, sales, engineering and technical disciplines. He works directly with employers on hiring strategy […]
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June 25, 2026
Written by Dan Barfoot· CMD Recruitment Devizes · Updated June 2026 Dan has been placing candidates with businesses across Devizes and Wiltshire for 20+ years, covering disciplines from administration and engineering through to finance, HR, and defence. If you are searching for the ultimate guide to hiring local professionals in Devizes areas, you are already […]
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June 25, 2026
Written by Dan Barfoot · CMD Recruitment · Updated June 2026 Dan has recruited across Swindon and Wiltshire for 20+ years, working with businesses from growing SMEs to established multi-site employers across engineering, finance, IT, and professional services. The top talent trends shaping the Swindon job market today are more significant than many businesses realise. […]
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June 24, 2026
Written by Dan Barfoot· CMD Recruitment Bath · Updated June 2026 Dan has been placing candidates with Bath and Wiltshire businesses for 20+ years across disciplines including administration, finance, HR, and engineering. Key Takeaways Question Key Answer What makes a staffing agency the right fit for Bath employers? Deep local market knowledge, sector specialisation, and […]
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June 23, 2026
Written by Dan Barfoot – Operations Manager · CMD Recruitment · Updated June 2026 Dan has specialised in temporary and contract recruitment across Wiltshire and the South-West for 20+ years, working with businesses from single-site SMEs to multi-site manufacturers. The data and observations in this article draw directly on CMD’s placement activity and local market […]
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Written by Dan Barfoot · CMD Recruitment · Updated June 2026 Dan has worked in recruitment across Wiltshire and the South West for 20+ years, specialising in multiple sectors. This article draws on direct experience placing candidates with SMEs from Salisbury to Swindon. If you are running a small business in Wiltshire and struggling to […]
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