In the modern era, social media is everywhere. It’s ingrained so much into our lives that people read Facebook like the morning newspaper. Most of us send a ‘Happy Birthday’…
One of the biggest pressures for recruiters and HR professionals in today’s competitive job market is the ability to fill positions quickly. There may be many reasons why an employer…
Recruitment and sourcing command two very different approaches when you’re attracting qualified candidates for a role. Generally, recruitment is more passive, i.e. posting a job advert online and sorting through…
In recent months, the recruitment landscape has been flipped on its head. Over the last couple of years, hundreds of applicants chased each new role. Today, however, the market is…
Job vacancies in England have hit a three-year low, according to recent data from Reed. Jobs listed on their platform plummeted by 45% for the three months through February—the lowest…
The UK state pension age has been a talking point in recent weeks, with the government announcing an increase from 66 to 67 years within the next few years. Even…
Though a repugnant practice, pretending to recruit candidates for other (nefarious) reasons is not a new scam. In Bella Betterton’s case, it wasn’t just a non-existent job that was the…
In this economy, it’s perhaps natural for employers to do what they can to increase their profit margins. Whilst streamlining operations or downsizing their office space would be a good…
The UK has long been recognised as a hub for innovation, business and economic growth. However, the possibility of a skills gap crisis looms on the horizon, posing a significant…
