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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 27, 2024
As companies look for more ways to differentiate themselves and to connect with potential employees, the role of values in the interview process is becoming more important. When all candidates are equally qualified for a role, one way to determine which one is right for the company is to think about the culture fit. And […]
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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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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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June 20, 2024
The cognitive interview technique is one used by law enforcement as a way to draw information out of witnesses following dramatic or traumatic events. In the wake of an event, a witness might assume that they don’t remember anything, but this questioning technique can help to extract information that may feel hidden from them. It’s […]
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June 17, 2024
Interviews can be daunting processes for many candidates. One interview trend that aims to put candidates at ease and allow them to put their best foot forward is the practice of letting candidates know what you will be asking in advance of your meeting. John Lewis and Waitrose recently made headlines by revealing that they […]
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June 10, 2024
In May, permanent placements fell for the 20th month, but the decline has slowed. Pay rates for both permanent and temporary jobs have significantly increased. Staff availability surged to its highest since December 2020 due to redundancies and higher unemployment. Here are the latest official recruitment and employment market insights, to keep you updated with […]
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June 6, 2024
The best way to feel in control during an interview is to make sure you are as prepared as possible. Good preparation can make all the difference and could even help to sway the interview panel in your favour, even if there are candidates more qualified for the role. Being able to show up and […]
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May 27, 2024
The cognitive interview technique is one typically reserved for law enforcement, but recruiters can make the most of this interview style in order to extract valuable information from candidates. If you are concerned that candidates are offering rehearsed answers based on what they think you want to hear, you can extract more honest and candid […]
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