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If you’ve noticed that it’s recently become much harder to find candidates for permanent positions, you’re not alone. New research from KPMG and the REC shows that the demand for permanent staff is at its lowest since August 2012. Many jobseekers are now citing 'uncertainty surrounding Brexit' as a legitimate reason for being more cautious about moving jobs.  Employers too are less likely to hire permanent employees at present, wi...

(Spoiler-free post) By Stuart Moore.  So after what must have been the longest recruitment process in history covering over 70 episodes and spanning 10 years, the identity of the next ruler of Westeros was finally revealed during the recent climactic final episode of Game of Thrones. But after the dust settled and the bodies were counted, was the right person hired to take their place on the Iron Throne? There has been much internet ...

Oxford has been named as one of the best cities to find a job in the UK, along with it's co-Oxbridge partner Cambridge, with up to 25 times more vacancies than jobseekers, a new study suggests. The IT sector is leading the jobs boom in the city, with hundreds of vacancies in tech companies, including video game developers, according to recruitment site Adzuna. Advertised salaries in Oxford average at £36,387, with around £2,000 more on...

Written by Christina Nicholls.  Hiring has changed... Gone are the days where recruiting staff was a one-way street. In this candidate driven market, potential employees have more influence and bargaining power and are increasingly taking company benefits into account when making a decision about their future employer. Without an attractive package in place, growing numbers of candidates will be less enthused at the idea of an int...

In these uncertain times, the rewards of moving jobs can still outweigh the risks... by Geoffrey Bridger. Nobody likes uncertainty. From the financial markets, investors and governments to the boardroom navigators and right down to the small business owners and you & me – the ‘average Joe’ on the street. It’s hard-wired into our DNA and our survival instinct … predict what’s coming and avoid the danger. Brexit has hung over...