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
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
UK recruitment agencies and Gloucestershire businesses enjoyed a fantastic day of golf hosted by Simplicity, at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex in aid of the Pied Piper Appeal. With a staggering 32 golf teams, Simplicity managed to raise £12,000
Despite the number of vacancies continuing to fall since early 2019, ‘there are still opportunities out there for people looking for their next step’, according to Neil Carberry, chief executive of the REC. UK shares performed well during
The wait goes on. High employment and declining candidate availability continue to drive demand for recruitment services in the UK. This has created skill shortages in certain sectors with employers competing for new talent. Despite the resilience of
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
Clarity remains elusive Ongoing political and economic uncertainty mean that people are hesitant to move jobs resulting in low candidate availability in many sectors. With demand exceeding supply for both permanent and temporary workers, the rate of starting
We are pleased to announce that Darren Levers has joined the Simplicity team this month. Darren brings with him over 20 years’ experience working within the Recruitment Finance market, both with banks and independent funders. It therefore makes
Persistent candidate shortages are driving starting salaries ever upwards. According to the REC, starting salary inflation reached a 41-month peak for permanent jobs during September with hourly rates also increasing for temporary staff. Companies are showing resilience in