by Industry news | Nov 19, 2021 | Buyers, Economy, Europe, International, Leadership, Recruiting, Staffing, Staffing News, Talent Management and Recruiting, Trending
The combined impact of the pandemic and Brexit has placed unprecedented pressure on the UK workforce, with a record one million vacancies as firms compete for top talent. Across every sector, businesses are scrambling to find, hire and retain employees. Several...
by Industry news | Oct 12, 2021 | Buyers, Economy, Europe, International, Staffing, Staffing News, Talent Management and Recruiting, Trending
News of the acute labour shortages which are currently crippling the UK is no longer confined to specialist recruitment publications; stories on skills gaps have now jumped firmly onto the front pages of tabloids and broadsheets alike. However, while the mass media is...
by Industry news | Oct 8, 2021 | Covid-19, Economy, Europe, International, Staffing News
2020 was a historic year, one that brought uncertainty in every way. However, with the Covid-19 vaccine steadily being rolled out, industries are beginning to recover after the turmoil. During 2020, an estimated 11.6 million jobs were put on furlough, leaving many...
by Industry news | Sep 27, 2021 | Covid-19, Economy, Europe, International, Recruiting, Staffing News, Talent, Trending
We are all aware that the UK is suffering the effects of severe talent shortages. In fact, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD), a lack of staff is now impacting 44% of British firms. The popular and widely accepted explanation for this shortfall is that...
by Industry news | Sep 15, 2021 | Buyers, Europe, International, Leadership, Staffing News, Talent Management and Recruiting, Trending
I have been involved in the contingent labour market in one guise or another for nearly two decades. Now more than ever, it’s an extremely exciting, ever-changing industry that leaves me feeling quite bullish for the future of work. Independent contractors offer many...
by Industry news | Aug 19, 2021 | Economy, Europe, Gig economy, International, Leadership, Staffing News, Tips, Trending
September has historically tended to mark the beginning of a busy period for businesses and the engagement of contractors. However, with increasing competition for talent amidst a shortage of skills impacting certain markets, the way that firms responded to the...
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