We’ve rounded up the key points from IHS MarkIt and REC’s March report on Jobs in Dorset & the South of the UK. Permanent placements and temp billings continue to rise at historically marked rates Starting salaries increase to greatest extent for five months Growth of demand for staff remains sharp, but candidate availability drops
A round up of Local HR & Business headlines, Dorset, Hampshire & beyond – in case you missed it! 23.04.18 Two of the major department store chains in Bournemouth have revealed figures laying bare the slump in Britain’s high streets Debenhams has seen profits fall nearly 85 per cent, while House of Fraser is planning
Hooray, I hear you say – yes it’s time to get your Spring Fash-On – here’s what to have in your workwear wardrobe! So Spring has officially arrived this week and in my books, that’s enough to start giving the wardrobe an injection of 2018 trend must-haves! I’ve had the pleasure of scanning the latest
It’s celebration time in the office today as both Samantha and Laura have now received their exam results and it’s super news, as they have both passed with flying colours! At Dovetail, we pride ourselves on being a professional recruitment agency in Dorset. They are delighted to have all that hard work behind them – 3
Are you prepared for the forthcoming employment legislations outlined below? We’ve gathered some key dates for you as a reminder, along with a key overview of what the changes involve. March 30 March 2018 – Gender Pay Gap Reporting -first reports – Public sector ‘Specified public authorities’, including government departments, the armed forces, local authorities, the NHS
The latest report on Jobs in Dorset and for the South of the UK has arrived from IHS Markit and REC. Starting Salaries reach 4-month high in South Key points from February survey: Steeper increase in permanent placements contrasts with softer temp billings growth Deterioration in overall candidate availability eases slightly, but remains marked Starting
We’ve rounded up the Local business News Headlines for Dorset & Hampshire & beyond – in case you’ve missed it! 26th March 18 Brexit talks have left Lush staff from EU “in limbo” MORE than half of Lush’s staff in Poole are EU migrants and many have been left in a “protracted legal limbo” over
Leadership Skills – Highlights from BBC’s CEO Secrets series The BBC has been running a series of interviews to find out what makes prominent chief executives tick. Is there a secret to their success? Listen to their stories to get their top tips on leadership skills! We’ve hand-picked the business leaders we think you’ll find most
Long gone are the days of having a job for life! It used to be simple – graduate, get your first job, stay with a company for 10, 20, 30 years or more! Retire. Easy. Today’s world of work couldn’t be more of a contrast. If you haven’t already upped your game, it’s time to!
Brand impressions start way before the interview It’s the mantra of the moment – “It’s a candidate’s market…there’s a skilled candidate shortage” – so do you have a candidate attraction strategy? According to the latest job market report from IHS Markit & REC – these are the key areas companies are struggling to find skilled
It’s Chinese New Year this Friday, 16th February and it’s the year of the Dog, which symbolises luck. We thought we’d consider the Chinese Zodiac characteristics in the workplace. What do the signs mean and which jobs are they suited to? Are you on the right career path? The Dog People born in the Year of the
Job & Employment Market Report Dorset – IHS Markit & REC! We’ve summarised Kevin Green’s ( REC Chief Executive) comments below which give a great overview of the current job market. In a nutshell, The report finds that companies are relying more heavily on agencies to support their recruitment needs as the candidate shortage continues…and:
We’ve rounded up the Local HR News for Bournemouth, Business News Headlines for Dorset & Hampshire & beyond – in case you’ve missed it! 16th Feb – Will JP Morgan sign up to gender equality pledge? 16th Feb – Cryptocurrency business Cudo Ventures pioneers ‘mining’ for charity 16th Feb – Owners of SME’s in South East England may
A Hidden Workforce? Times are changing Due to several factors, the socio-economic landscape is changing in the UK, one of the main reason’s being the improved health of older workers – are they our hidden workforce? We look at the issue of age discrimination in the workforce – and the potential of older workers in the
It’s easy to slip into bad habits at work, especially if you’ve been in your role for a long time. So with our fresh heads on for January, we’re taking a positive approach to all things and gathered some top tips for you on how to keep your boss happy! Some of them are basic
Samantha’s 4 year Work Anniversary at Dovetail Recruitment! So, Samantha what are your highlights? Samantha: “I love working at Dovetail as we’re such a close-knit team – we really support each other in getting the right person for each placement. It’s a fantastic feeling when you find that great match for candidate + client –
