Despite new flexible working conditions coming into effect on 30th June, a number of recruiters remain unaware of what the new legislation actually means and how it may affect the temp workers they hire. To date, the right
As many of you know, June marks Simplicity’s 10th year in business and so to celebrate our on-going success, we decided to say a big thank you to the team by taking them for a day at the
Isn’t it great to open up the pages of any newspaper and read about the companies that are hiring not firing for a change?! That is precisely what is happening right now. The economy is performing better than
It is a rare thing in our business to applaud the efforts of the nation’s politicians, but this week we find ourselves lightly tipping our hats in the direction of Business Secretary, Vince Cable – and we mean
You don’t need us to tell you that recruitment is a tough job to do. When things are going well, it can feel like the best job in the world and the rewards are certainly there to be
It’s been a gruelling few years for both the economy and the recruitment industry. Now, as the UK economy seems to be picking up, Simplicity and the IOR have released some interesting (and very telling) findings from their
As a recruitment business owner, you have two very clear choices: do you want to consolidate your current position or grow your business? If your priority is growth (as I suspect it might be) then it is imperative
Sales of smartphones have rocketed over the last few years, so much so that thanks to key developments in 3G and 4G technology, mobile internet usage will leapfrog desktop browsing for the first time by the end of
Consumer confidence is improving, wages are increasing and the economy is back to pre-recession levels… Or is it? Even though Easter is the next big trading opportunity for retailers following Christmas, data research firm Springboard recorded an 11%
It’s easy to blame external factors when it comes to your business’ failings, but ‘The Financial State of UK Recruitment Businesses in 2012-13’ report reveals that when it comes to a lack of growth and development, the responsibility