Market update for July
Appointments drop at much weaker pace in July
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Reduce stress at work and prevent burnout – a psychologist explains how
How did those new year’s resolutions work out for you? Old habits will have already returned for many – you’re not alone if you’ve already stopped using that new gym membership. Similarly, you’re in good company if 2020 is already stressing you out. Stress, and more chronic exhaustion such as burnout, is commonplace within the modern workplace. People […]
Read More »Employment Law Changes 2020
The Government intends to introduce a new Employment Bill which will include some changes already anticipated by the Good Work Plan. The Employment Bill will provide for: The right to request a more stable and predictable contract after 26 weeks’ service; The right to neonatal leave and pay for parents of premature or sick babies; […]
Read More »Emails Outside Work..are they illegal?
It is common for many employees to send, read and reply to work emails at all hours of the day and night, including weekends. This change in work culture developed in recent decades and has accelerated with the advent of smartphones. But is this a breach of employment law? The short answer is that ‘it […]
Read More »Job Market December 2019.. KEY FINDINGS
Permanent placements continue to fall Permanent vacancy growth stuck at decade-low Softer increases in starting pay Permanent placements decline at quickest rate since June The seasonally adjusted Permanent Placements Index signalled a ninth successive monthly drop in permanent staff appointments across the South of England in November. There were numerous reports that […]
Read More »UK employment rights in a no-deal Brexit
Introduction What might a no-deal Brexit mean for UK employment rights? What could employers do now to prepare? And what might the future hold in a no-deal scenario? Prime Minister Boris Johnson is clear that he would be prepared to leave the European Union without a deal if necessary and the current legislation commits the […]
Read More »The exemption from disclosure for confidential employment references….
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), which implemented many of its provisions, are now over a year old. The aim of the GDPR was to increase the protection of individuals’ personal data. Employees are better informed than ever of their data protection rights, with employers receiving an increased […]
Read More »Recruitment Still Strong despite Brexit…
Despite the uncertainty around Brexit, companies are still recruiting. It’s very much a candidates market at the moment and demand for workers is driving a sharp increase in starting salaries. It’s been getting harder and harder for firms to find good staff and with UK immigration policy likely to tighten, this trend isn’t going to […]
Read More »Early Autumn market update: Starting salaries rise at fastest rate since April 2015, as candidate availability drops further..
Starting salaries rise sharply amid steep reduction in candidate supply Permanent placements expand at slightly weaker pace Vacancy growth softens to near two-year low, but remains strong Companies generally are struggling to find the people they need to drive growth and opportunity. Permanent placements growth softens… Permanent staff recruitment continued to rise at the end […]
Read More »June / July recruitment news….Candidate shortages remains sharp!
Candidate shortages contribute to slower rise in recruitment in June… Key points from June: Permanent placements continue to rise, but not as sharply as previous months Candidate availability deteriorates at steeper pace Robust demand for staff leads to further marked rises in pay Commentary : It’s a great time for people looking to take the […]
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