Recruitment

The latest employment figures highlight a shifting trend, calling for updates to the workforce rulebook to address the inevitable factor we all face: ageing Ageing is the great equaliser in the workplace. That may sound like an oxymoron…

Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape. Mary Maguire, Managing Director at…

As a fixed-term contractor, you might someday face dismissal and re-engagement (commonly known as "fire and rehire") if your employer seeks to change your terms and conditions of employment. This practice often arises when an employer…

Several UK recruitment bodies, including the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and The Employment Agents Movement (TEAM), have…

This week's labour market data paints a picture of economic resilience and potential prosperity. With unemployment (4.1%) at its lowest since January, and real wage growth strong at 1.8%, the UK is witnessing a "Goldilocks" scenario as…

One freelancer shares their experience of signing up with one of Europe's largest freelance platforms but says the application process can be biased for those not proficient in Search Engine Optimisation The freelance platform Malt, is…

While the latest tech trends and youthful energy often grab the spotlight, there's a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and experience waiting to be tapped by recruitment agencies and hiring companies: older freelancers. This is despite…

The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned to review the IT and engineering sectors, causing ripples in the IT contractor recruitment landscape. The review will assess whether these sectors should be added to the…

The contracting sector is constantly evolving, and unfortunately, not all developments are for the better. Professional Passport, a payment intermediary and umbrella compliance adviser, has sounded the alarm about a new form of tax…