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Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index provides a quarterly view of the UK job market and the recruitment trends shaping it. In this edition, we look at the first quarter of 2023 to understand how employers are navigating the ongoing challenges related to the economy, and labour and skills shortages.
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
New research from Totaljobs analyses 21 million job ads across 30 industries to spotlight the salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2023.
Explore our insights to see how the current economic climate is impacting the availability of talent, candidate preferences and competitor pay packages – and see how your compensation compares.
Employee benefits packages bring a range of advantages to staff and employers. But knowing where to begin can be challenging for businesses. Learn more about the core elements of an attractive benefits package and the initial actions to take when creating one.
Once you’ve interviewed the first round of candidates in the early stages of a recruitment process, the second round requires a very different approach. The aim of a second interview is to assess the candidate in more detail, get to know them a bit better, and can help recruiters confirm if the candidate is the right one for the role.
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends by Numbers compiles the recruitment trends in ten industries using our internal data. Find out what’s happening in your industry – including the most sought-after roles, yearly comparison of the number of job vacancies, recruitment plans over the next few months and more.
With diversity and the gender-pay gap a key focus of many UK organisations, we have conducted extensive research into how the language of a job ad could impact on diversity.
Using previous academic research from The University of Waterloo and Duke University which outlined a series of male and female gender-coded words, we analysed 76,929 job adverts over a six week period to assess the frequency of gender-coded words in UK recruitment.
Below is your step-by-step guide to using the Totaljobs CV Database, a tool which lets you take control of your hiring by easily searching for candidates.
Filter searches by skillset and location, see candidates’ application history, contact the best suited, and set up alerts to find others who fit the brief.
The exit interview process is a valuable tool for making business improvements and retaining staff. This article will outline the best practice for employers conducting exit interviews.
No one wants to hear that they didn’t get the job. So how can you break the news to candidates in a professional, sincere and positive manner?
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index provides a quarterly view of the UK job market and the recruitment trends shaping it. In this edition, we look at the first quarter of 2023 to understand how employers are navigating the ongoing challenges related to the economy, and labour and skills shortages.
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
Salary benchmarking is an important process that helps businesses stay competitive. However, analysing and comparing pay with the wider market can be time-intensive and complex. That’s why this guide lays out the key steps your business can take to ensure your pay keeps pace with the market – and can help win over the talent you need.
Totaljobs has created a list of 12 of the most effective exit interview questions to ask staff who have handed in their notice. Our questions will give you the info you need to make business improvements and retain your staff in the long term.
New research from Totaljobs analyses 21 million job ads across 30 industries to spotlight the salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2023.
Explore our insights to see how the current economic climate is impacting the availability of talent, candidate preferences and competitor pay packages – and see how your compensation compares.
Employee benefits packages bring a range of advantages to staff and employers. But knowing where to begin can be challenging for businesses. Learn more about the core elements of an attractive benefits package and the initial actions to take when creating one.
Once you’ve interviewed the first round of candidates in the early stages of a recruitment process, the second round requires a very different approach. The aim of a second interview is to assess the candidate in more detail, get to know them a bit better, and can help recruiters confirm if the candidate is the right one for the role.
Watch our May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing covering the latest recruitment trends. Listen to our expert panellists share insight into addressing labour and skills shortages in a tight labour market.
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends by Numbers compiles the recruitment trends in ten industries using our internal data. Find out what’s happening in your industry – including the most sought-after roles, yearly comparison of the number of job vacancies, recruitment plans over the next few months and more.
Join one of our free product webinars for insider tips, tricks and handy tidbits on how to use the full suite of Totaljobs products, and level up your search for candidates.
With diversity and the gender-pay gap a key focus of many UK organisations, we have conducted extensive research into how the language of a job ad could impact on diversity.
Using previous academic research from The University of Waterloo and Duke University which outlined a series of male and female gender-coded words, we analysed 76,929 job adverts over a six week period to assess the frequency of gender-coded words in UK recruitment.
Below is your step-by-step guide to using the Totaljobs CV Database, a tool which lets you take control of your hiring by easily searching for candidates.
Filter searches by skillset and location, see candidates’ application history, contact the best suited, and set up alerts to find others who fit the brief.
The exit interview process is a valuable tool for making business improvements and retaining staff. This article will outline the best practice for employers conducting exit interviews.
Attracting the right candidates to any job vacancy is vital. You’ll often find more than one suitable candidate. Shortlisting helps to eliminate the risk of bias, saves time and resources, and leads you towards the best people for the role. It is an essential stage of the recruitment process and the natural precursor to the interview stage. Our guide is here to help make the shortlisting process as straightforward and understandable as possible.
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Watch our May Hiring Trends Coffee Briefing covering the latest recruitment trends. Listen to our expert panellists share insight into addressing labour and skills shortages in a tight labour market.
The ONS released its latest estimates of labour market data (16th May 2023), showing a continuing increase in labour participation. This increase is largely driven by students – who are working part-time or looking for part-time employment – as well as self-employed workers. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed for over 12 months has been increasing.
New research from Totaljobs ranked quality of life factors for 15 major UK cities, spotlighting the greatest each area has to offer people looking for the best work-life balance in 2023.
Explore our insights to see which cities come out on top as UK workers look to stretch their pay. Discover how your city compares and get tips for attracting a new talent pool open to relocation.
Salary reviews are a vital tool for employers looking to attract and retain top talent, while keeping budgets in check. In this article, we look at how to conduct fair and objective salary reviews in eight simple steps.
Implementing an effective employee reward strategy is a tried and tested method of increasing motivation and engagement among your workforce. Learn more about the core elements of a reward strategy and how to implement one in your organisation.
With 27% of businesses saying they expect filling vacancies to be a key challenge this year, creating effective job adverts has never been more important. In this guide, we examine how you can write job ads that stand out in a competitive market, highlight what your business has to offer and attract great candidates.
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends by Numbers compiles the recruitment trends in ten industries using our internal data. Find out what’s happening in your industry – including the most sought-after roles, yearly comparison of the number of job vacancies, recruitment plans over the next few months and more.
Hybrid working significantly impacts communication, productivity, and happiness. This way of working comes with pros, cons, and considerations that businesses should be mindful of so they can roll out a hybrid model that works for them.
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index provides a quarterly view of the UK job market and the recruitment trends shaping it. In this edition, we look at the first quarter of 2023 to understand how employers are navigating the ongoing challenges related to the economy, and labour and skills shortages.
New research from Totaljobs analyses 21 million job ads across 30 industries to spotlight the salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2023.
Explore our insights to see how the current economic climate is impacting the availability of talent, candidate preferences and competitor pay packages – and see how your compensation compares.
Most employers regularly receive requests for references from previous employees, and producing a purposeful reference letter can be invaluable for former employees and their career progression. In this article, we’re exploring the ins and outs of a well-written employee reference letter and why it matters.
Employment law is complex and fast-paced. It covers everything from the minimum wage to maternity leave, and it’s crucial that employers and HR understand the basics (as well as be able to access specialist advice, when needed). This is an at-a-glance overview of employment law, packed with relevant sources, and will quickly get you up to speed.
Gardening Leave can seem like a win-win situation. For employers, it’s a way of protecting the business when an employee hands in their notice. And for employees, it means they are paid without having to work. But it’s not without its complications, from costs to potential claims. So, here’s our guide on how to handle Gardening Leave without any thorny (legal) issues.
Whether you’ve just started hiring people or you’re a recruiting pro; our free tips, advice and insight will help you adopt best practices and find the best people for the job.
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