Monthly Archives: November 2015

Study shows that the majority of UK companies are struggling with recruitment quality

A new study has revealed that as a result of time and market pressures, UK businesses have adopted a ‘culture of compromise’ and have appointed the wrong person in a job. A staggering 91% of those questioned said that they … Continue reading

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What is name-blind recruitment and should all companies be doing it?

As leading companies, universities and recruitment agencies are being asked to remove names from application forms and CVs, name-blind recruitment has become a hot topic in recent months. As campaigners are fiercely protesting to put a stop to unconscious bias … Continue reading

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Report reveals that job placements are on the rise

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs was published last week and has revealed that job placements are continuing to increase in the UK. The report found that in the permanent sector, growth has been solid … Continue reading

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UK expected to witness salary increases in 2016

A combination of increased business confidence, a recovering jobs market and a skills shortage in the UK is putting huge pressure on employers to increase salaries. As a result, nearly one in five businesses are expected to increase pay above … Continue reading

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