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January 9, 2025
Here is the latest KMPG Report from KPMG, and, as expected, a sharp decline in roles over December. Key Points Are- Cost concerns and redundancies reported at UK companies Pay continues to rise for high quality candidates Staff availability increases to the greatest degree in six months Download Full Report The first Q1 of the […]
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January 8, 2025
This guide explains how to confidently answer the interview question “What are your salary expectations?”, helping candidates prepare, research market rates, and approach salary discussions in a professional and strategic way. Salary discussions are a normal and important part of the interview process. Preparation and research help you feel confident and informed. Stating a range […]
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December 10, 2024
Steep reduction in permanent staff placements, but temp market decline eases. Higher payroll expenses weighing on recruitment decisions Pay growth remains modest in November Demand for staff declines to the greatest degree in over four years Download Full Report
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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 […]
Read more October 18, 2024
Key Takeaways Values-based interview questions assess not just what you can do, but how you behave and whether you align with a company’s culture. Preparing for these questions helps to show both your competencies and your fit within the organisation. Interviewers ask values-based questions to assess culture-fit and alignment beyond skills. Understanding a company’s values […]
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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 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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