Talent Attraction Focus Key to Plugging Skills Gaps

Looking at our data for the end of the first half of 2023, the standout revelation is that while job vacancies were down marginally in June compared to May (a fall of 2%), this was ...

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. ...

Should Offshoring Be Part of Your Business Growth Plan?

As we head into the second half of 2023, the topic of practically every conversation with a client, prospect or colleague remains the same as it’s been all year: Where are all the ...

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 ...

Nearshoring: Top Tech Talent Close to Home

Uncertainty plagues US economic and business forecasts. Unemployment remains historically low, yet fears of rising interest rates, inflation and even recession remain. The tech industry ...

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 ...

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