Changes to the Recruitment Market

Since our last blog there have been many changes, to start with Solutions have two new members of staff. Rose O’Brien is our new Administrator and Ana Miller has joined as a new consultant for the expanding team. Both Rose and Ana live within walking distance of the office, which we feel is an important factor when we recruit and satisfies our CSR policy. We are still growing and have been concentrating on the growth of our contract/temp offering, as this is an area we have identified as fundamental to our business.

In addition to this there have been major economic changes; it was announced today that house prices have fallen 4.4% in the last year and the price of wheat has increased 130% in the last year so a loaf of bread is no longer a cheap commodity. With this sort of economic climate candidates are on the look out for an improved salary and stable industry sector to improve their own personal well-being. Information sourced from www.bbc.co.uk

Something else we have noticed affecting the recruitment market is the sharp rise in fuel prices, candidates have turned down interviews based on distance and we have had more requests to work from home. Because of this we would like to highlight our desire to find jobs close to home, wherever possible, to save money and improve the work-life balance. We encourage our clients, where possible to consider candidates working from home and ask whether there are car share opportunities and what the public transport links are like near by.

It is important to us that our candidates not only find the “right job” but also one that fits in with their lifestyle. This is why we like to talk to all candidates before submitting their CV so that they not only match the experience required but also the location, remuneration package and company culture fits.