Permanent sector remains strong, record-high starting salaries & candidate shortages The most recent REC and KPMG, UK Report on Jobs survey indicated a significant increase in recruiting activity at the start of the fourth quarter. Yet, growth in
Recruiters throughout the UK have had a challenging few months as they continue to adapt to the pandemic’s ever-changing conditions. Lockdown restrictions were eased more in May, resulting in increased demand for workers. However, recent figures reveal, although
The UK is a nation of entrepreneurs. Over the past two years, a staggering 672,890 new businesses launched – of which, we estimate over 12,000 were recruitment businesses. So why are so many people opting to go it
Are you in danger of losing potential business because your clients’ credit limits aren’t high enough? Could you be signing more business if you had access to more credit? No one wants to find themselves in a position
With many talented recruiters being placed on furlough or sadly being made redundant. It is without a doubt that those with spare time on their hands have been thinking about their next career move. The UK is a
In the current market ‘Cashflow’ is more important than ever. Whilst adapting to clients everchanging requirements and bolstering your job bookings makes for great reading, it means nothing unless money is paid into your account. So, how can
With the government’s plan to gradually ease the lockdown measures in place. We predict that it won’t be long before the recruitment sector bounces back from the unprecedented effects of COVID-19. Experts are predicting that the UK economy
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme On 2 April 2020, the Chancellor announced a revamp of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), to make it easier for SME companies to access loans and give them more confidence in applying.
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increase The new rate of pay will come in on 1 April 2020. There will be an increase of 6.2% for workers over 25, from £8.21 to £8.72. Workers aged 21
The recruitment industry shows no signs of slowing down. Despite Brexit and economic uncertainty, recruitment entrepreneurs are still looking to join the market. According to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Federation), industry turnover reached £38.9 bn in the