The global pandemic has created an employment market of severe peaks and troughs, experienced over a matter of weeks, even days. The last Margin Index gave insight into the initial impact of Covid19 on industry sectors – the
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
To say that the last quarter has been a turbulent time for recruiters would be something of an understatement. With a firm mandate for the Conservative Government delivered at the end of last year, Brexit was finally given
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
Following the decisive outcome of the December election, a degree of confidence returns to the UK recruitment market. Some businesses decide ‘that they have waited long enough’ and unfreeze hiring plans. For the first time in a year,
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