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
With the country electing a new government and the new parliament voting by 124 votes in favour of the EU Withdrawal agreement Brexit is almost done and business and the country can start to move forward. Well that’s
The world of recruitment has changed in the last 10-15 years. Fifteen years ago most major towns and cities had local recruitment agencies that supported their community and local economy. They were generally situated on the high street
In Part One, we looked at where you are now and some of the issues that can arise as your recruitment business starts to grow. The business plan that you put together when starting up should be constantly
Ongoing Brexit uncertainty is having a major impact on the hiring plans of employers and the willingness of people to change jobs. As Neil Carberry, REC chief executive, said, “Businesses are positive about their own prospects, but ongoing
After successfully managing the start-up of your own recruitment business, how do you take it to the next level and grow at a pace that suits you? It’s not just about doing the same – but a bit
Permanent recruitment agencies, supported by Simplicity, exceeded the £10 million mark for the first time in the financial year 2018-19. With employment rates running at a record high combined with skill shortages in many sectors; this has led
Why do some recruitment agencies struggle financially? Â Some report a lack of cash flowing into the business, whilst others are constrained by funding caps which restrict their ability to grow at their own pace. It has been said
Time, they say, is a precious commodity. ‘They’ are right, especially in today’s increasingly competitive recruitment environment. With the number of new recruitment businesses growing apace and the industry itself more buoyant than ever before, the pressure is