Recruitment News

Career Options for Graduates: Navigating the Future Job Market

September 24, 2024

What are the career options for graduates? As technology advances and global demands shift, some jobs may become obsolete, while new opportunities emerge.  This guide aims to provide future graduates with insights into careers likely to be in high demand over the next decade and beyond. Factors Shaping the Future…

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What is the Employment Rights Bill 2024?

September 11, 2024

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 marks a significant shift in UK labour law, promising to enhance worker protections and reshape the employment landscape. Introduced by the new Labour government within its first 100 days in office, this legislation aims to address long-standing issues in the workplace and modernise employment practices.…

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How Labour’s Pledges on Employment Could Affect You

July 25, 2024

The recent general election has ushered in a new era with the Labour Party's victory, and it's set to bring some big changes to the UK's employment landscape.  Labour's manifesto is packed with promises to beef up workers' rights, protections, and benefits. So, what's on the table, and more importantly,…

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General Election 2024: What are the pledges that could effect employment?

July 1, 2024

How Party Pledges Could Shape Employment Law After the 2024 General Election As the United Kingdom approaches the general election on July 4, 2024, the stakes for changes in employment law are significant.  Each of the main political parties—Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green, and Reform UK—has outlined distinct proposals that…

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Strategies for Finding a Job in 2024

June 14, 2024

Searching for a new job can be tiring, we get it. However, you can make this experience a little easier on yourself by using certain proactive strategies.  In this article, we’ll explore some of the best tips for finding a new job, which are applicable to all job seekers —…

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Summer 2024 UK Job Market Update

June 3, 2024

The UK job market is facing a challenging period, with job vacancies continuing to decline and unemployment on the rise. Understanding the current state of the job market throughout 2024 is key for both employers and job seekers, so let’s dive in!   What's Going On in the UK Job…

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Are your preferred candidates pulling out of your recruitment process?

May 30, 2024

From HR to Hire - Managing the Recruitment Timeline Despite a flat economy, good candidates are still very much in demand. Many employers experience the frustration of missing out on their preferred candidates, who end up withdrawing during the recruitment process. So what steps could you take to minimise this…

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Recruitment News for January 2024

January 22, 2024

Now that we are a couple of weeks into the new year and figures are in for the last quarter of 2023, it's interesting to see that job vacancy numbers across the UK dropped for the 18th consecutive month. Vacancy numbers fell on the quarter for a record 18th consecutive…

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Make your CV stand out in 2024!

December 22, 2023

With the jobs market starting to slow down to pre-pandemic levels, companies becoming more selective when it comes to making hiring decisions, and more candidates on the market due to redundancies, it's time to make sure that your CV is working for you! Despite the rise of AI writing tools…

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UK Recruitment News – Autumn 2023

November 24, 2023

With the end of the year fast approaching and the festive season nearly upon us, this is usually the time we start to see a flurry of recruitment activity. Was that the case this October? In this comprehensive update, let’s delve into the key developments that shaped the recruitment industry…

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National Minimum Wage to increase from April 2024

November 24, 2023

Despite the cost of living crisis causing much of the UK to struggle to make ends meet, many people are still forgoing work altogether. The number of people who aren’t working despite having no illness or disability could be as high as 300,000, and one of the reasons for this…

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What Is the New Flexible Working Bill?

October 3, 2023

It’s fair to say that life hasn’t exactly been stable these past few years. The need for flexibility, both at work and in life, has become a sticking point for many for obvious reasons. Last May, 39% of UK adults worked from home at some point in the week, and…

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