A survey carried out by XpertHR states that private-sector employers are expecting to give employees a pay rise of just 2%. Employers were asked about their planned pay rise for between March 2016 and February 2017, more than a quarter are expected to be 2% and half of pay rewards will be between 1.5% and
Good candidates are hard to find at the moment and they’re not hanging around long either, they’re being snapped up like hot cakes. Employers may find it even harder if Britain decide to leave the European Union too. Research published today by Manpower, have shown that the UK’s hiring intentions were the highest at the
When you’ve applied for dozens of jobs, actually landing an interview can seem like a major accomplishment. And it is. But don’t just be happy to get an interview – work hard to make sure you nail the interview. Here are our top Interview Tips to ensure you shine: Attire: it is always hard to
New research from the Association of Graduate Recruiters highlights that the key to top talent retention is internships. Recent graduates are more likely to stay with a company if they have partaken in an internship with the company, and they are more likely to stay longer than those who haven’t done an internship. Nearly 200
Everyone is so used to doing some extra hours during the week, but how much do you think that adds up to? Reports today from Trade Union Congress have stated that over 5 million Britons work an entire day extra per week. Last year Britons racked up £31.5billion in unpaid overtime. The Trade Union Congress
A lot of people tend to struggle when it comes to the ‘Do you have any questions for me?’ stage of the interview. Don’t panic. The interview process is a two-way street. You are interviewing the prospective employer just as much as they are interviewing you. This ensures you are both a good fit for
The 2016 job market has started off with a bang! Recent figures reported by recruitment consultants across the South of England state that there has been a slow but steady increase in the permanent placements of candidates in January 2016. New data from January has indicated an increase in vacancies. The demand for permanent candidates
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All across the recruitment industry, everyone’s asking: “Where have all the quality candidates gone?” Filling vacancies with excellent candidates is seemingly getting harder and harder – but why? Times have changed – and so has the job market. Candidates aren’t just sticking to the same career path anymore; on average, people change jobs 10 –
More than 80% of businesses are unaware of the fines they could risk for not paying the Minimum Wage as it rose by 20p an hour on 1st October, it is claimed. A survey by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills found 81% of bosses in the South West did not realise they
Permanent placements continued to grow in September, but at the slowest rate in two and a half years, this was also seen in temporary and contract hires, which grew at their weakest pace for 29 months. Starting salaries for permanent jobs continued to increase in September, although it eased to a 20 month low, but
Around the world, Labour markets are increasingly dividing. Many countries are seeing a rising inequality in the way different groups of workers are treated which is having a significant implication on society and the future of work. The workforce is usually divided into two groups; those with jobs and those without; those in the system
A quarter of UK employees are feeling the effects of uninspiring leaders in the workplace, according to research. Research showed that 26% of workers don’t feel motivated by their managers, while 24% don’t feel appreciated for their hard work. The study of 3,500 employees, which looked at links between staff management and business performance, painted
So you’ve done all the right things to secure an interview; from putting your CV together to sending it to the appropriate person, so now it’s time to tackle the interview and do your best to secure the job. Although interviews are a way for potential employers to ask about you and your experience, etc.;
Employees in Britain are no longer bothered about turning up for work on time and only begin to worry if they are more than twenty minutes behind schedule. New research has revealed that being punctual is no longer a concern, with nearly four in 10 (37%) running late at least once a week. And when
The number of unemployed people in the UK from May to July has risen by 10,000; making the total figure of the number of unemployed people in the UK rise to 1.82 million. However, despite the rise in unemployment, the number of unemployed people fell last month with just 1,385 people on Jobseeker’s Allowance
