Financial services vacancies up 30%
Vacancies within financial services increased by almost one-third (29.4%) during the three months to May 2017 despite a 2.1% dip year-on-year. That’s according to the latest Sector Trends report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), produced in conjunction with Vacancysoft. Commercial banking was the dominant area accounting for more than insurance, investment and […]
Read More →Umbrella working offers better rates of pay, says FCSA
Umbrella working is being adopted by an increasing number of high-end professionals in a diverse range of occupations, according to research by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). Key findings from the study, which compares umbrella working in 2015 with 2017, show that the average assignment rate has risen significantly over the last two […]
Read More →Three R’s launches new initiative to boost teacher recruitment
As Kent’s schools struggle to recruit enough teachers for the next academic year, an education recruitment specialist has launched a new initiative to boost teacher recruitment in the county. Three R’s Teacher Recruitment, which has five offices across Kent, has seen a 13% surge in demand for supply teachers in recent months, while the availability […]
Read More →Employers relying on temps amid skills shortage
Organisations across all sectors want to recruit for permanent roles, with almost one in five (19%) actively looking to increase their headcount in the next three months. And with 45% of employers expecting to face a shortage of suitable candidates over the next year, the latest JobsOutlook survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) […]
Read More →Apprenticeships at risk from poor policy and government changes
Around 98% of engineering apprentices are happy in their jobs, citing good pay and no debt, fulfilling work, qualifications and career progression. But this successful career route is at risk from government changes to the apprenticeship system and is being held back by poor careers advice at school, according to research by the Industry Apprentice […]
Read More →Keeping above the law this summer with seasonal employment
For both agencies and employers in the leisure, hospitality and tourism sectors, the approach of summer brings with it the need for a temporary increase in the workforce to cope with the busy period. Meeting seasonal demand can be both a practical challenge and a risk. Using a recruitment agency to supply seasonal workers is […]
Read More →The most important lessons I’ve learnt as a recruiter
People are the key to a successful and profitable business: they are what make the brand, are the ones delivering excellent customer service and making sure that customers (your clients) get exactly what they pay for. Recruitment is therefore arguably the most important element to a successful business. But sourcing the right people is a […]
Read More →N-Trust expands reach with acquisition of PCB
West Midlands-based specialist care industry recruiter and training provider, N-Trust Care Services has acquired PCB Care to expand its capabilities and reach. Creating a group with a combined £6m turnover and 40 staff, the deal is part of N-Trust’s growth strategy, which will be delivered through increased investments and further acquisitions. N-Trust, led by Founder […]
Read More →Taylor Review suggests new ‘dependent contractor’ status for gig workers
This week saw the publication of Matthew Taylor’s independent review into modern employment practices, which has been welcomed by most recruitment industry bodies. Commissioned by Prime Minister, Theresa May, Good work: the Taylor review of modern working practices aims to offer protections for ‘gig economy’ workers with insecure jobs. There were initial fears that the […]
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