Even if you’ve been living under a rock, you won’t have escaped the sense of imminent doom for the UK jobs market in the wake of Covid-19. However, if there’s one thing headlines are good at, it’s scaring us into paying attention. But will the post-lockdown world really be one flooded by candidates competing for […]
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Hourglass Jobs Market
The latest Report on Jobs for April 2019 is out and with all the economic uncertainty around us, it’s great to see that business is still cracking on with what we do best in the UK… carrying on regardless. Business still has to be done and profits still have to be made if we are […]
Living longer: How our population is changing and why it matters
Download our latest report on the ageing population and why it matters to businesses and future generations Living longer-How our population is changing and why it matters Age should never be an issue in today’s working world. The right cultural fit and capability are what can make great employees. If decisions to hire are based […]
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One to think about over the Bank Holiday weekend maybe?
Can you afford to keep treading water?
Well, the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs for the North of England is here for March and we’ve seen the first increase in permanent staff appointments of 2019 (after a softer than historical average start to the year). This of course is encouraging news for the UK economy and a clear sign […]
Laws which come into effect on 1st April
As from April 2019, there are some changes taking place that are worth you knowing that could make a financial difference to you and your bank balance; not necessarily in a bad way either! In a nutshell, here is what’s changing: National Minimum Wage is increasing – Both the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum […]
ONS reports Record Breaking Employment Rates
New figures out by the Office of National Statistics shows that record numbers of people are currently in work. Figures also show employment increased by 222,000 in the quarter to January to 32.7 million, the highest since records began in 1971. To add pressure to companies seeking to hire talent, the UK’s jobless rate has […]
Is Brexit going to take a bigger bite?
The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs for the North of England is out and it isn’t pretty reading for those looking to recruit. In the first quarter of 2019 Brexit uncertainty is having an opposite and chilling effect on the jobs market, with firms reassessing their level of risk. Companies are freezing […]
Milestones: journeying into adulthood
Interesting stats from the ONS about moving from adolescence into adulthood and the modern markers that have changed over the years. In a nutshell: 18 Adulthood 19 Starting full time work 23 Moving out of your parents home 27 Moving in with partner 29 Having a baby 32 Getting married 34 Owning your own home You […]