Five rec-tech buzzwords you need to know

Contextualisation – We’re seeing greater sophistication in websites that are “self-aware” and can adapt to different users, depending on the context to them viewing the content – based on things like the time of day, proximity and even the current weather. The aim is to give users more specific, targeted messaging. Re-engagement – This approach is designed to stop candidates dropping out of the application “funnel”, and could be in the…

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Report on Jobs: South (ex London) – March 2016

Key points from February survey: Slower demand growth and less marked drop in supply of permanent candidates… …results in weakest rise in salaries for new starters since October 2014 Growth in temp billings remains relatively subdued Staff Appointment:  Growth of permanent placements remains below 2015 trend Recruitment agencies in the South of England reported a further rise in full-time appointments in February. The rate of growth remained above the…

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Report on Jobs – March 2016

Key points from the February survey: Permanent placements increase at quickest pace in three months Permanent salaries rise at stronger rate but temp pay growth eases Commenting on the latest survey results, REC chief executive Kevin Green, said: “The UK labour market is at a critical juncture. Permanent hiring improved last month, demand for staff remains strong, and pay is going in the right direction – but serious threats…

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Pay Is Not Only Workers Gripe

    A Job Exodus Trends poll carried out in December 2015 by Investors in People has found that many employees want improvements in the quality of their working life more than they want a pay rise.  In the survey, employees across the UK were asked to choose between a 3 per cent increase in pay and a range of non-pay-related benefits. Among those who responded, 34 per cent…

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Pension Plan Pay Warning

  Just one in ten self-employed workers paid into a personal pension plan in 2013/14, according to an analysis by pension firm Prudential of the most recent data made available by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Office for National Statistics.   This is a sharp drop on the 2001/02 figure of 34 per cent.  In that year, 1.1m self-employed workers made pension payments and the total value…

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What Do Staff Want From You?

What better way to let people know they are expendable commodities than calling them ”resources” (human or otherwise)? We all know what we want from our people; the question is how to get it consistently.  The answer, more often than not, lies in understanding what your people want from you. Remuneration, incentives, reward and opportunity are important tools in achieving a “happy advisory family”.  However, if we accept getting the…

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Golden Oldies

Do you want to hire ambitious young go-getters or experienced staff with a touch of silver in their hair?   The FSB survey of attitudes to skills reveals the older generation offer far more than their millennial rivals.  We asked employers “which skills are most lacking?” in recruits under the age of 24 and over the age of 50. Headteachers should take a long look at the results.  

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EU referendum: pros and cons of Britain leaving Europe

So what are the advantages and disadvantages of being a part of Europe? Would Britain be better off staying inside the club or going it alone? Trade: One of the biggest advantages of the EU is free trade between member nations, making it easier and cheaper for British companies to export their goods to Europe. Some business leaders think the boost to income outweighs the billions of pounds in membership fees…

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Will you have to work until you’re 75 or older to claim state pension?

Government review will examine whether pension age should continue to be linked to life expectancy. Speculation is rife that a new review of retirement age will lead to workers joining the workforce now not receiving their state pension until at least their mid-70s. The study, which will report to the government next May, will be headed by John Cridland, the former CBI boss. It’s a scheduled assessment due to be…

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