London Recruitment Market Insights
The London job market showed optimism in the first quarter of 2024. This period marked the first steps toward recovery from recent economic challenges in the UK. Companies are reporting increased but cautious hiring activities, indicating renewed confidence. We have seen these recruitment trends firsthand, with demand for Business Support,…
View PostFrom New Zealand to London: A Guide for Kiwis Moving to London
Moving to London is exciting and offers many opportunities, especially for Kiwis through the NZ Youth Mobility scheme. However, it also presents challenges, particularly in finding the right job. Whether you’re from New Zealand or anywhere else in the world, navigating the London job market can be daunting. Yet, with…
View PostTemporary Staff’s Influence on Success in London’s Business Support Sector
The business support sector in London increasingly relies on temporary staff for success. Administrative and support services account for 11% of UK employees, with over 108,000 in office administration, office support, and business support in London. Economic uncertainty has led to fewer job openings and a decline in permanent hiring,…
View PostThriving as an Executive Assistant in London: Skills, Opportunities, and Work-Life Balance
The Variety of Executive Assistant Jobs in London In London, Executive Assistant Jobs are as diverse and dynamic as the city itself, reflecting the capital’s status as a global business hub. Notable employers such as Sinclair, Mastercard, Crone Corkill, and Caterer.com offer positions that range widely in responsibilities – from…
View PostInsights Into the Temp Recruitment Market in London
At the end of 2023 the UK economy officially fell into recession as the cost-of-living crisis began to bite. In response, the UK recruitment market has also contracted. Businesses have dug in and tightened their belts which has led to fewer vacancies and a dip in permanent hiring. Even those…
View PostA Guide to Personal Branding on LinkedIn for the London Job Market
While LinkedIn is popular worldwide, globally the platform boasts nearly 1 billion members, it’s not nearly as widely used in Australia as it is in the UK. Having a compelling LinkedIn profile is crucial when you’re looking for your perfect role in London’s competitive job market. Which is why we’ve…
View PostTime for salary reviews? Don’t forget to factor in your agency workers!
Time for Salary Reviews? Don’t Forget to Factor in Your Agency Workers! It’s that time of year again! When you are undertaking your annual salary reviews there is a lot of information to consider. Have you benchmarked salaries in line with your competitors? Are you accounting for differences in performance…
View PostSupercharge Your Job Hunt Success With Our Hot Tips & Techniques
Whether you are just beginning your search for a new role, or you’ve been job hunting for a while, it can feel as though there are a lot of obstacles standing between you and your perfect role. The truth is there is no secret trick to finding a job, it…
View PostSince 2016 the UK government has recommended a ‘national living wage’ for all staff over the age of 25, with this age dropping to 23 in 2021. This higher minimum wage rate was inspired by the tireless campaigning of the Living Wage Foundation. However, it is not calculated according to…
View PostWhile summertime conjures up images of a relaxing poolside or jetting off on a long holiday for most, summer can be a challenging time for managers. The increase in employee annual leave requests can cause potential disruptions to company operations. There is even an increasing demand for jobs with ‘summer…
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