Tag Archives: Recruitment

Why recruiters are here to stay

When online job boards such as Reed and CV Library were launched, everyone feared for the future of recruitment agencies. When the professional social networking site, LinkedIn gained millions of users, once again we all thought recruiters didn’t stand a … Continue reading

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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

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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

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How to make your company a happy place to work

Chances are that in the run-up to Christmas, your team is in pretty good spirits. The office Christmas party is just around the corner and we’re all about to get some much-needed time off so it’s not surprising that we’ve … Continue reading

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The warning signs of an unhappy employee

As an employer, there’s absolutely no doubt that you want to ensure your staff are happy. After all, a happy workforce equals increased productivity, lower staff turnover and an overall better place for everyone to work. While some employees are … Continue reading

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The benefits of hiring temporary employees

While the UK continues to face uncertainly about what’s going to happen with regards to Brexit, many companies are unsure about whether or not this is a good time to hire permanent staff. On one hand, you may need more … Continue reading

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What candidates really want to see on your job adverts

A recent survey has revealed what really motivates candidates to apply for one job over another. Perhaps unsurprisingly, pay has come out on top as the most important factor. With 90% of respondents saying that salary is their top priority, … Continue reading

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UK unemployment falls to record low

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that UK unemployment has fallen to its lowest rate since records began. In the first quarter of 2017, the number of people not in employment fell by another 64,000 … Continue reading

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Six tips to improve the quality of your hires

With less than a quarter of UK businesses saying they’re confident about measuring the quality of their hires, finding and retaining the right people is more important than ever. How exactly do you achieve this however? Below we have listed … Continue reading

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The most in-demand workers in the UK

As many companies are increasing their recruitment intake, the nation’s job prospects are well and truly improving. While nearly half of all workers admit to keeping an eye out for new opportunities, it’s evident that we’re feeling more confident about … Continue reading

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