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07/11/2023

The Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has issued a new brief setting out their position on the treatment of holiday pay and how to comply with their Licensing Standards. But it has been met with serious concern by the recruitment voices for the sector – including the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

The Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has issued a new brief setting out their position on the treatment of holiday pay and how to comply with their Licensing Standards. But it has been met with serious concern by the recruitment voices for the sector – including the Recruitment and Emp...

07/11/2023

A new survey has revealed that 73 per cent of organisations in Hong Kong have found hiring ‘very’ or ‘quite’ competitive in 2023. 91 per cent have lost staff members in the last six months, with half selecting ‘salary’ as the main reason for their departures.

07/11/2023

Research by talent solutions experts, Cpl’s Talent Evolution Group, highlights a major shift in behaviour among ex-employees. Over two-thirds (69 per cent) now share public facing online reviews of former employers, with over half being of a negative nature.

02/11/2023

A survey from Morgan McKinley has found that 47 per cent of professionals in Australia would skip a pay rise if it meant they received the flexible work patterns they desire. Alongside that, 56 per cent of workers prefer to be in the office one or two days a week, yet almost two thirds of organisations are asking staff to be in the office more regularly compared to this time last year.

A survey from Morgan McKinley has found that 47 per cent of professionals in Australia would skip a pay rise if it meant they received the flexible work patterns they desire. Alongside that, 56 per cent of workers prefer to be in the office one or two days a week, yet almost two thirds of organisati...

02/11/2023

iHire has released its 2023 Talent Retention Report, sharing the results of its survey of more than 4,100 US workers and employers from 57 industries. The fifth annual report suggests voluntary employee resignations remained steady year-over-year despite an overall increase in job satisfaction, while toxic work environments were the top drivers of quits. To download the full report, visit www.

iHire has released its 2023 Talent Retention Report, sharing the results of its survey of more than 4,100 US workers and employers from 57 industries. The fifth annual report suggests voluntary employee resignations remained steady year-over-year despite an overall increase in job satisfaction, whil...

02/11/2023

Research has revealed that 72 per cent of women in tech roles agree that they have experienced some form of sexism when working in the industry highlighting a widespread toxic culture, unveiled in Fawcett Society’s report, in partnership with Virgin Media O2.

It was revealed that one fifth (20

Research has revealed that 72 per cent of women in tech roles agree that they have experienced some form of sexism when working in the industry highlighting a widespread toxic culture, unveiled in Fawcett Society’s report, in partnership with Virgin Media O2.

02/11/2023

Award-Winning marketing, digital and technology recruitment agency Forward Role, has appointed Reuben Jenkins as Associate Director. Building on a reputation for excellent client service, Forward Role continues to go from strength to strength as the business embarks on an exciting period of growth in their Technology team.

Award-Winning marketing, digital and technology recruitment agency Forward Role, has appointed Reuben Jenkins as Associate Director. Building on a reputation for excellent client service, Forward Role continues to go from strength to strength as the business embarks on an exciting period of growth i...

01/11/2023

Turnover grew to a record £1.2 billion at the Morson Group in 2022, as the company responded to a rising demand for talent in defence and renewable energy; invested in the professional growth of its teams; and strengthened its position as a global talent solutions specialist with the acquisition of Australia’s ACRWORLD.

Turnover grew to a record £1.2 billion at the Morson Group in 2022, as the company responded to a rising demand for talent in defence and renewable energy; invested in the professional growth of its teams; and strengthened its position as a global talent solutions specialist with the acquisition of...

31/10/2023

The graduate labour market is performing well despite economic woes, but competition for jobs has surged, reports the Institute of Student Employers’(ISE) annual Student Recruitment Survey.

Despite a cooling jobs market and economic uncertainty, graduate vacancies grew 6 per cent in 2022/23, which is higher than predicted (2 per cent). The

The graduate labour market is performing well despite economic woes, but competition for jobs has surged, reports the Institute of Student Employers’(ISE) annual Student Recruitment Survey.

31/10/2023

MHR, the HR, payroll, and finance software provider, has partnered with Wagestream to launch financial wellbeing into its integrated HR, payroll and finance platforms. The joint venture will bring financial wellbeing to employees while improving retention, recruitment and productivity for its customers.

MHR, the HR, payroll, and finance software provider, has partnered with Wagestream to launch financial wellbeing into its integrated HR, payroll and finance platforms. The joint venture will bring financial wellbeing to employees while improving retention, recruitment and productivity for its custom...

31/10/2023

The majority (72 per cent) of businesses are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22 per cent admitting it’s very challenging, a new survey has revealed.

Alongside difficulties retaining top employees, almost two-thirds (64 per cent) noticed an increase in employee turnover in the past 12 months.

The majority (72 per cent) of businesses are finding it difficult to retain top employees, with 22 per cent admitting it’s very challenging, a new survey has revealed.

31/10/2023

The latest employment figures from Morgan McKinley suggest that the number of jobs available and job seekers have continued to decline in the City’s Financial Services sector. According to the company’s recruitment monitor for Q3 2023, there was a 34 per cent decrease in job seekers and 31 per cent decrease in jobs available compared to the previous year.

The latest employment figures from Morgan McKinley suggest that the number of jobs available and job seekers have continued to decline in the City’s Financial Services sector. According to the company’s recruitment monitor for Q3 2023, there was a 34 per cent decrease in job seekers and 31 per c...

30/10/2023

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30/10/2023

Recruiter Moves, the unique platform which brings together recruitment high-flyers with market leading recruitment agencies has launched. The site offers the chance for recruitment agencies to present their employer brand and employee value proposition to promote themselves as best in class, in order to attract talent that matches with their ambition, benefits and culture.

Recruiter Moves, the unique platform which brings together recruitment high-flyers with market leading recruitment agencies has launched. The site offers the chance for recruitment agencies to present their employer brand and employee value proposition to promote themselves as best in class, in orde...

26/10/2023

UK salaries are forecast to increase by 1.3 per cent in 2024 in real terms as UK businesses expect to repeat a higher than usual nominal pay increase of 5 per cent, according to the latest annual Salary Trends Report by global mobility expert, ECA International (ECA). This equates to an average salary boost of £447 - the highest real-terms increase since the 1.7

UK salaries are forecast to increase by 1.3 per cent in 2024 in real terms as UK businesses expect to repeat a higher than usual nominal pay increase of 5 per cent, according to the latest annual Salary Trends Report by global mobility expert, ECA International (ECA). This equates to an average sala...

26/10/2023

Nearly half (46 per cent) of workers across the UK have sought financial wellbeing support and advice in the last two months. This is according to analysis of August and September user data for the Wellbeing Centre of the rewards and benefits mobile app Engage.

26/10/2023

Vacancysoft, the leading labour analytics firm for the UK market is expanding its team in Ukraine. The company has had a small team in Ukraine since 2019 and has used outsourcing firms in Lviv going back to 2007, where it is now looking to scale up its Ukrainian operation due to increased demand within the UK.

Vacancysoft, the leading labour analytics firm for the UK market is expanding its team in Ukraine. The company has had a small team in Ukraine since 2019 and has used outsourcing firms in Lviv going back to 2007, where it is now looking to scale up its Ukrainian operation due to increased demand wit...

26/10/2023

VMA GROUP, a recruiter in the communications, marketing, digital and change sectors has completed its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), reinforcing its commitment to its employees, clients and long-term strategic objectives.

24/10/2023

Envisage Group has appointed Louise Rossborough as People Operations Director, with the additional responsibility of leading the Envisage Recruitment team in future activities, effective immediately.
Rossborough will pilot Envisage Recruitment in the pursuit of growing as it gains more clients, builds its customer base across more sectors, and continues to expand its global reputation as a

Envisage Group has appointed Louise Rossborough as People Operations Director, with the additional responsibility of leading the Envisage Recruitment team in future activities, effective immediately.

24/10/2023

Research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half suggest that as the UK’s skills crisis intensifies, some employers are battling pay inflation demands of over 37 per cent.

The firm’s 2024 Salary Guide – which analyses and reports on market salaries, hiring trends, and skills requirements across the UK – revealed that almost a third (32

Research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half suggest that as the UK’s skills crisis intensifies, some employers are battling pay inflation demands of over 37 per cent.

19/10/2023

The first holistic research project to examine disability inclusivity in British workplaces has revealed significant discord in disabled people’s access to good work. Despite one in five of the UK’s working-age population having a disability or long-term health condition, the 2023 Ingeus Disability Diversity and Inclusivity Index unearths a lack of suitable and accessible roles with chance for

The first holistic research project to examine disability inclusivity in British workplaces has revealed significant discord in disabled people’s access to good work. Despite one in five of the UK’s working-age population having a disability or long-term health condition, the 2023 Ingeus Disabil...

19/10/2023

A new survey has revealed that 86 per cent of organisations in the UK have found hiring ‘quite’ or ‘very’ competitive in 2023. 46 per cent have lost out on hiring new talent in the last six months as they ‘can’t compete on salary and benefits’, and 40 per cent expect ‘lack of skilled candidates available’ to be their greatest 2024 recruitment challenge.

A new survey has revealed that 86 per cent of organisations in the UK have found hiring ‘quite’ or ‘very’ competitive in 2023. 46 per cent have lost out on hiring new talent in the last six months as they ‘can’t compete on salary and benefits’, and 40 per cent expect ‘lack of skilled...

19/10/2023

Unresolved skills shortages, growth-ambitious business leaders and a cost-of-living crisis have all exacerbated the high quit rates of 2023. The result – the highest annual growth in regular pay the UK has experienced in the past two decades.

According to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half, almost a third (32

Unresolved skills shortages, growth-ambitious business leaders and a cost-of-living crisis have all exacerbated the high quit rates of 2023. The result – the highest annual growth in regular pay the UK has experienced in the past two decades.

19/10/2023

A new study of 5,000 UK workers has revealed that almost a quarter (22 per cent) have bought into the ‘new year, new job’ mindset and want to kickstart 2024 with a new role. A busy end to 2023 beckons as 55 per cent of respondents say they will start applying before the New Year so they can start as soon as possible come January.

A new study of 5,000 UK workers has revealed that almost a quarter (22 per cent) have bought into the ‘new year, new job’ mindset and want to kickstart 2024 with a new role. A busy end to 2023 beckons as 55 per cent of respondents say they will start applying before the New Year so they can star...

19/10/2023

New Street Consulting Group (NSCG), the leadership consulting and talent services provider, has invested in a new Academy to tackle the shortage of Interim Management specialists in recruitment.

NSCG has welcomed four Senior Consultants within the Academy’s first cohort.

New Street Consulting Group (NSCG), the leadership consulting and talent services provider, has invested in a new Academy to tackle the shortage of Interim Management specialists in recruitment.