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November 12, 2024
Demand for workers deteriorates at strongest rates since summer of 2020 Oversupply of staff cools pay growth. Recruiters in the South of England reported a decline in new permanent hires in October, extending the current run of contraction to 19 months. The pace of reduction accelerated and was significant overall. The downturn was linked to […]
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October 7, 2024
September saw permanent staff placements continue to decline, marking two years of downturn. Salary inflation for permanent roles softened, reaching its lowest since February 2021, as the pool of available candidates grows. Businesses are cautious in hiring due to economic uncertainty, while temporary hiring shows more resilience in some sectors. Here are the latest official […]
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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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