Categories: Recruitment News

It cannot be denied that the pandemic has changed the face of working in the UK, creating a new attitude from employers towards flexible working. However, if increased flexibility has been the perk, the downside is that it is now harder than ever to disconnect from work. The line between…

When searching for a new job, being asked your current salary is a fairly standard question when discussing the rate of pay on offer, whether you are talking to a prospective employer or recruiter. However, a UK charity is urging employers to ditch this question in interviews, and base salaries…

After a turbulent 2020, employees are now settled into the new way of working and are more productive. Many workers have now solved their Wi-Fi issues, found the right collaboration tools, and learned how to achieve a work-life balance when their home is their workspace. With home working here to…

We understand that searching for a new role can be daunting, and that just looking for a new job on the internet can be overwhelming! Our dedicated Recruiters are available to help to make the process a little easier for you. Below are some commonly asked questions from our candidates,…

Here at Plus One, we know that the decision of whether to use a Recruitment Agency is not always an easy one. Employers can have many questions about the benefits, processes and the associated costs involved. Below are the answers to some of the most common questions that we are…

With the lifting of lockdown rules on July 19th, people in England are no longer being asked to work from home if they can. Instead, the government is recommending a gradual return to the office. Under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), employers must take certain measures to keep their…

If you can’t fill vacancies at your company right now, don’t take it too personally! As the job market is reopening post-pandemic, 69% of employers are planning to recruit in the three months to September 2021 meaning competition is fierce. As a result, the UK is currently struggling through its  worst…

It’s no secret that your talented and hard-working employees are what drives the growth of your business. But, this also means when there is no talent available, your growth prospects will be negatively impacted. While UK business confidence is at a four-year high as businesses in the services sector such…

The 13th – 17th of September is Pension Awareness Week, and with that likely comes the ‘awareness’ that many of us are unsure as to whether our pension will grow into a large enough pot for us to live comfortably off in our retirement. Below is our breakdown on pensions, which we hope will…

The UK government’s furlough scheme will be closing at the end of September. According to new figures, up to a million Britain’s face an uncertain future when the scheme ends. The government’s job retention scheme threw a lifeline to workers who lost their employment during the pandemic and to businesses that…

Now we have passed Freedom Day, many employers continue to enable home working, either for the short to medium term or possibly indefinitely. A study by the Institute of Directors shows 74% of businesses plan to continue increasing the uptake of home working by their employees and reducing the long-term…

The last year (and a bit), it’s safe to say, has not been an easy one for anyone, least of all jobseekers and those looking to change careers, move up a step or in a fresh change of direction. What was once a fairly commonplace process became near-impossible for many…