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Jobs & Economy Getting Better
Hot on the heels of last weeks ”What’s New in the Job Market” blog, which reported on encouraging Reed Job Index results last week, the BBC has published further good news about the job market and the UK economy. UK Trade Deficit … Continue reading
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What’s New in the Job Market?
Having finished 2011 on a high, and with 2012 continuing on an upward trend, the positive vibe about the job market seems as though it’s here to stay. The recently published Reed Job Index has reported a significant increase in … Continue reading
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Job Market Christmas Cheer !
Following on from our Job Vacancies Reach A 2011 High blog post in November, we’ve even more cause for celebrating this week, as figures released by Reed have confirmed that the job market continues to defy the gloomy economic outlook and … Continue reading
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Job Vacancies Reach A 2011 High
If our blog posts last week, Temps Still In Demand and Job Market Update, have given you cause for cautious optimism, then hopefully figures released by Reed for October will serve to confirm that the recruitment market remains on an … Continue reading
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Job Market Improving – Reasons To Be Cheerful
Despite the bumpy economic climate, there are signs of positivity within the UK job market. A recent “JobsOutlook” survey by the Recruitment Employment Confederation highlighted two specific areas that are cause for optimism, namely …. Employers are confident about long-term … Continue reading
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Temps Still In Demand
Despite the uncertain economic climate and the recent introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations last month, temporary agency staff are still very much in demand, according to a recent news article in Recruitment Matters (Autumn 2011). Reporting on a client … Continue reading
Starting a New Job – 5 More Top Tips
Hopefully, you will have found our blog on Starting a New Job – 5 Top Tips a useful starting point, but to make sure that you stay on track in your first few months, take a look at our additional … Continue reading
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Starting a New Job – 5 Top Tips
Finding a new role, especially in these uncertain economic times, can be a daunting endeavour in itself. So, for those of you who have taken the plunge and secured yourself the next step on the career ladder – congratulations! From … Continue reading
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AWR – Day One Rights
By now, you’ll be aware of the core facts surrounding AWR, having read our previous blogs on this hot topic. However, as either an employer or a temporary worker, you also need to be aware that despite the 12 week qualifying … Continue reading
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AWR – More Key Facts
Getting up to speed with the core aspects of AWR, due for implementation on the 1st October 2011, is essential whether you’re an employer or a temporary worker, so we hope you’re ready for some more key facts to add … Continue reading
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