Professional recruitment firms had 4% more vacancies on their books in December 2015 than the same period the previous year, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). This is in line with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, (ONS) which reveals that overall employment levels increased […]

On average companies review 21 CVs before extending an offer for an accounting and finance role, according to new research by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. However, one in 20 firms will review on average 100 CVs before making a job offer. The research highlights the importance many employers still place on traditional CVs and […]

The recent Oscars row over the level of diversity among its nominees has reverberated around the world, but is there a more fundamental issue that affects workplaces everywhere, not just those in Hollywood. Tommy Lai, Marketing Director at recruitment tech firm WCN explores the importance of having a diverse workforce, explains its benefits and looks […]

Campaign launches to end disadvantage in youth recruitment and help companies attract the best young talent Negative experiences with recruitment hurt corporate reputations with one in three young people finding the process of applying for jobs difficult. Of those, one in five are put off that company and one in ten off the sector completely. […]

Recruiters must do more to adapt to demographic changes and connect with emerging talent if they are to fill skills gaps opening as the older generation starts to leave the workplace, according to Charles Hipps, CEO at WCN. As baby boomers start to leave the workforce a generational shift occurs, causing millennials to become the […]