The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs presents an updated snapshot of the UK labour market as of August 2024. While the job market has shown some resilience, it continues to face challenges due to fluctuating business confidence and economic uncertainties. The report provides insights into trends in permanent and temporary jobs, salary […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – July 2024
The KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs for July 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of the UK labour market and serves as a crucial indicator of the UK’s employment landscape. The ongoing trend shows resilience, but slight decline in the overall jobs market. However, with recent interest rate drops, and greater stability now the […]
The pros and cons of job hunting this summer
As the summer holidays approach and the General Election sees a Labour victory, many existing or would-be people contemplating new jobs (candidates) might be wondering if now is a good time to look for a new role. The socio-political landscape and economic conditions heavily influence job hunting, and this summer brings both opportunities and challenges […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – June 2024
June 2024 Report on Jobs reflects a mixed yet cautiously optimistic outlook for the UK labour market. Despite the economic uncertainties leading up to the recent general election, the market showed signs of potential stabilisation and growth, particularly in temporary job placements. Let’s take a look at the headline data. Decline in permanent jobs, rise […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – May 2024
May’s Recruitment outlook Report on Jobs provides crucial insights into the current labour market trends, identifying both challenges and opportunities for employers and job seekers. This month’s report suggests a cautiously optimistic landscape, with many businesses waiting for clearer economic signals before making significant hiring decisions. Nonetheless, there are positive signs pointing to a potential […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – April 2024
This month’s report underscores a nuanced stabilisation in the UK recruitment landscape. This will likely be welcomed from many quarters. The last month saw a modest deceleration in the decline of people being placed in permanent and temporary roles. However, what’s worthy of note is that the indices indicate the slowest pace of reduction that […]
Why using a recruitment agency is a winning job hunt strategy
Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a step up in your career, or simply exploring new opportunities, the journey to landing your dream role is often filled with challenges. This is where the prowess of an excellent and reputable recruitment agency becomes invaluable. Here’s why partnering with the right agency could be your ace card […]
How to stand out as a candidate worth interviewing
There’s no escaping the reality that when it comes to applying for jobs, it’s a competitive landscape out there. After a few rounds of submitting your CV for positions, you may quickly become disheartened if you’re not hearing back from companies or getting rejection emails. So, how do you approach your applications so that it’s […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – January 2024
The latest recruitment market landscape continues to show a mixed picture. Overall, the UK continues to show remarkable resilience in the face of economic pressures. Within this, we can see how employers are largely continuing to hold fire on permanent hiring as they wait for confidence to rebuild, and as such in the private sector, […]
Recruitment Outlook Report – December 2023
As we embark on 2024, reflecting on the end-of-year data for the jobs market provides insight into the trends that will help shape hiring decisions. While the economic climate was charged and uncertain in 2023, creating ripples of concern, the UK jobs market has proven strong and resilient. It’s a similar picture as we head […]