Will the UK’s Engineering Skills Shortages Hinder Projects?

The engineering sector in the UK is in a state of disruption. There are a wealth of emerging opportunities that present exciting opportunities for firms. At the end of July, Prime Minister ...

Rethinking NHS Recruitment Through Professional Apprenticeships

The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan, released in June, sought to address the ongoing staffing challenges facing the NHS. One of the most talked-about features of the plan was a commitment ...

The Resurgence of Personal Service Companies?

Contractor engagement within the UK has been fraught with liability thanks to various changes to tax legislation which has made hirers liable for any tax unpaid by independent contractors. ...

Decoding EMEA’s Technology Talent Market

Tech talent. From developers to cybersecurity specialists and data analysts to network engineers, it’s now the backbone of almost every industry. But the truth is there’s simply ...

A Call for Change: The Case for an EOR/AOR Model over Umbrella Companies in UK Recruitment

The recruitment industry in the UK is at a critical juncture as the government opens consultations to address non-compliance issues and regulate umbrella companies. This initiative ...

Skill Shortages Fuel Demand for Talent Despite UK Slowdown

Given the precarious UK economic situation, it is not altogether surprising that Q1 cumulative job vacancy and application numbers are down in 2023 by 9.2% and 7% respectively compared ...

Providing Better Support for Neurodivergent Employees

Neurodivergent people are estimated to make up one in seven of the UK population and, when given the opportunity, can bring innovative and fresh thinking to businesses. But many businesses ...

A Tale of Strikes, Skills and Economic Uncertainty

The first quarter of 2023 has certainly kept the recruitment market on its toes. With strike action continuing across the public sector, the chancellor’s first official budget and ...

Navigating the Current European Labor Market: Strategies for Success

More than three-quarters of companies in the EU are struggling to find workers with the right skills and right pay rates at the right time. The labor market is giving business leaders ...

The Benefits of Diversity in the Trade Sector

Millions of UK workers are employed in the trade sector, but it has historically faced serious challenges when it comes to diversity. Of the 2.5 million workers in the haulage industry, ...

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