Tag Archives: Recruitment News
Flexible working has increased five-fold in the UK
An analysis of working trends carried out by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has found that the number of employees working flexible hours has increased five-fold in the last two decades. Back in 1999, just 9.5% of workers … Continue reading
UK employment rate hits record figures
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the number of people in employment in the UK has reached a record 32.7 million. Although the country is facing a period of uncertainly, the 76.1% employment rate experienced … Continue reading
The UK’s job hopping habits – infographic
People don’t just change their jobs more often these days, we’re not averse to changing careers altogether either. Whether this comes down to ‘grass is greener syndrome’ or the fact that technology has made us open to more opportunities than … Continue reading
Why providing a positive candidate experience is a key part of recruitment
The recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) have said that employers must pay more attention to their recruitment process if they are to provide a positive … Continue reading
How jobseeker behaviour is changing
The recruitment industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade thanks to continued advancements in technology. Fortunately, the days where recruiters would sit around waiting for candidates to come in and register with them are long gone. Thanks to the … Continue reading
UK job seekers’ top frustrations revealed
A recent poll carried out on 1,000 job seekers in the UK has revealed the top frustrations candidates face when looking for a new role. These include (multiple answers were allowed): Slow feedback (52%) Poor communication (44%) … Continue reading
The challenges that recruiters are facing in 2018
The combination of a skills shortage and workers being increasingly reluctant to move jobs thanks to the uncertainty of Brexit, means that recruiters have their fair share of challenges to face in 2018. If you’re worried about how you’re going … Continue reading
With vacancies and salaries on the rise, the UK’s job market is flourishing
According to data published by CV-Library, both job vacancies and salaries were on the rise in the UK in the last quarter of 2017. It was found that advertised pay increased by 2.7% quarter-on-quarter and 1% year-on-year. Compared to the … Continue reading
What does the future of recruitment look like?
Leading HR technology company, CareerArc, surveyed more than 1,000 professionals about the current and future state of recruitment. The infographic below provides a helpful guide to what’s happening before and after candidates submit a job application, as well as the risks and … Continue reading
Recruitment Market Analysis (Infographic)
The latest recruitment market analysis reveals that when it comes to permanent vacancies, the automotive, sport & leisure and banking sectors have witnessed the biggest increase over the last quarter. When it comes to temporary vacancies, agriculture, fishing & forestry, … Continue reading
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