Summary: The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Staff placements continue to rise strongly… March survey data highlighted further marked growth of recruitment activity across the UK. Permanent […]

How to build rapport with your interviewer You only have a finite amount of time in an interview to successfully build a rapport with your interviewer. There is no doubt that this will come easier to some, than it does for others. However, by fostering a meaningful connection with your interviewer, you will positively impact the […]

Never tried temping and want to learn more? Here’s what you need to know: Temporary work can include anything from one day’s work, through to a year’s contract – covering a leave period, for example. However, although temporary assignments can differ in duration, they often have one thing in common – employers are usually looking […]

But aside from just turning up late or an obvious lack of preparation, what are the worst things a candidate can do to guarantee rejection? No shirt, no shoes… As the old saying goes, you are how you look. Unfortunately however, some candidates underestimate the importance of appearance, and end up looking exactly what they […]

TOTAL EMPLOYMENT – PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY Notable changes in the UK workforce in the quarter July–September include an increase in the number of temporary workers. This has increased up to 95,000 year on year to 1.7 million. All of the net increase, and more, came from those stating that they they did not want a […]

Large organisations have a constant need for new people and an ongoing recruitment process to find them. Between the vacant position and the perfect candidate is the recruitment supply chain. The REC, in association with CIPS and the CIPD, has produced a report that examines the effect supply chains have on recruitment and how HR, procurement and recruitment […]

2015 is general election year.  Each of the political parties will be setting out what they plan to do in the labour market. At the REC, they will be taking forward a bold vision for the next government: How to build the best jobs market in the world. The core message is that building the best jobs […]