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Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q2 2024
The Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index provides an in-depth first look at the latest recruitment trends in the UK, rounding up insights from 1,000 HR decision-makers. In this edition, we’re looking into the second quarter of 2024 and ahead to Q3, with additional insights on sustainability and green jobs.
Measuring quality of hire: A guide for employers
Learn how measuring quality of hire can enhance recruitment, boost engagement, reduce turnover and deliver a competitive advantage.
Employee onboarding: a guide
Master the art of employee onboarding with key strategies that can help you boost employee retention, engagement, and productivity from day one.
How to hire top candidates in 2024
Discover how to hire top candidates in 2024 with the help of proven recruitment strategies.
An employer’s guide to competency-based hiring
Explore what competency-based recruitment is, the benefits it offers, and uncover practical steps for implementing a skills-focused hiring process.
8 strategies to attract high quality candidates
Uncover 8 proven strategies for attracting and recruiting high-quality candidates that can help your organisation bridge skills gaps.
How to improve your quality of hire in 2024
Discover how to improve your hiring strategy and attract top talent this year with our 7 essential tips.
7 leadership interview questions to ask candidates
Filling leadership roles can be challenging for employers. Use this guide to leadership interview questions to help you identify the right candidates.
How to reduce bias in interviews
Uncover the pitfalls of interviewer bias in hiring processes and learn proven strategies to cultivate fairer, more inclusive recruitment practices.
The benefits of competency-based interviews
Uncover six key benefits of implementing competency-based interviewing in your recruitment process.
4 benefits of skills-based hiring
Learn how focusing on skills and competencies over traditional hiring metrics can elevate your hiring strategy.
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Defining a job
From defining their responsibilities to the skills you’re looking to bring in, we can help you write a job description, decide a job title and with your salary benchmarking.
Advertising a job
Find out how to advertise a job vacancy, with free examples and tips to help you get the best response from your job advert.
Candidate attraction
What is employer branding? Your employer brand strategy is vitally important to make sure you can recruit the best people for your business.
Headhunting
Whether you’re conducting an executive search for a senior position, or have an ongoing recruitment need, find out the best way to search CVs online, giving your recruitment the edge as you find, engage and attract passive candidates.
Shortlisting
Screening job applicants can be a challenge, our advice will help you sort CVs, create your shortlist and find the best candidates to interview.
Interviewing
Improve your interviewing skills by learning the top questions to ask candidates, how to prepare for and conduct a great interview and how best to give interview feedback.
Offers and rejections
Find out the best way to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates, offer someone a job, check references and negotiate salary when recruiting new employees.
Onboarding
So, you’ve recruited someone to join your business and they’re about to start, now it’s time for induction and onboarding. You may ask yourself, ‘what is onboarding?’ We’ll help you with through process so you can help new employees settle in on their first day.
Recruitment trends
Read the latest employment figures, with an in-depth focus on the UK skills shortage and how government legislation and employment law could affect your recruitment.
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Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q2 2024
The Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index provides an in-depth first look at the latest recruitment trends in the UK, rounding up insights from 1,000 HR decision-makers. In this edition, we’re looking into the second quarter of 2024 and ahead to Q3, with additional insights on sustainability and green jobs.
Measuring quality of hire: A guide for employers
Learn how measuring quality of hire can enhance recruitment, boost engagement, reduce turnover and deliver a competitive advantage.
7 benefits of employee training in 2024
Discover why employee training is so important to success with the top benefits it can unlock for employers.
How to hire top candidates in 2024
Discover how to hire top candidates in 2024 with the help of proven recruitment strategies.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
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.
How to improve your quality of hire in 2024
Discover how to improve your hiring strategy and attract top talent this year with our 7 essential tips.
8 strategies to attract high quality candidates
Uncover 8 proven strategies for attracting and recruiting high-quality candidates that can help your organisation bridge skills gaps.
Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q1 2024
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index informs recruiters about the latest trends in the UK job market based on insights from 1,000 HR leaders. This edition looks at the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on how businesses are impacted by skills shortages and the measures they are taking to tackle them.
Product training webinars: Get more from your Totaljobs tools
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.
Employee onboarding: a guide
Master the art of employee onboarding with key strategies that can help you boost employee retention, engagement, and productivity from day one.
30 Interview Questions for Successful Hiring
You’ve written a job advert and drawn up a shortlist of candidates, but before you can go ahead with a job offer, you need to go through the interview process. We’re here to help by looking at interview questions to ask candidates for more efficient hiring.
Giving interview feedback to unsuccessful candidates
Breaking bad news to candidates is a natural part of hiring. Providing comprehensive feedback to those who have been unsuccessful can set employers apart.
UK industry salary and benefit trends for 2024
Based on 23 million job ads across 30 industries, new Totaljobs research reveals the latest salary and benefit trends shaping recruitment in 2024. Download our Salary and Benefit guides to find out what candidates are looking for and how your compensation compares.
Hiring Trends Index: a look at the recruitment landscape of Q3 2022
Totaljobs’ Hiring Trends Index Is a quarterly deep-dive into the recruitment trends that are impacting UK businesses, workers and jobseekers, and gives employers a first look into how the current climate will shape business. This edition looks back at Q3 2022, and ahead to Q4 2022 and 2023, highlighting the current economy and career decisions of over 50’s.
User guide: using the Totaljobs CV Database
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.
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How to conduct a competency-based interview: A step-by-step guide
With 37% of HR leaders navigating challenging skill shortages, there’s never been a better time to learn how to conduct competency-based interviews. This structured interview style assesses the skills and abilities a candidate can bring to the table, helping you to access a wider pool of talent, hire more objectively, and ultimately find the best person for the job. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
UK wages play catch up with the inflation
The most recent ONS estimates of labour market data (13th June 2023) show that wage growth picked up in April 2023. This is set to make the Bank of England’s plans to halve inflation more difficult, making another raise in interest rates likely. The market is still tight; therefore, redundancies and unemployment in the UK remain low. Meanwhile, long-term sickness is at an all-time high.
The ROI of Relocation: Why investing in a strong relocation package pays off for employers
With 65% of UK workers open to relocating, employers can expand their talent pool by providing support with relocation costs. In this article, we delve into the concept of relocation packages, the benefits they provide, and how you can create an offering that attracts the candidates you need for long-term success.
AI vs. Human – Jobseekers think AI shouldn’t make hiring decisions
Workers from the UK, US and Germany think humans should make the final decision to hire, but still share the excitement about AI’s potential at work and in the recruitment process.
How to write an effective job advertisement that attracts top candidates
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.
5 ways employers can manage stress in the workplace
Stress at work is sometimes unavoidable, and results in UK companies losing millions of working days each year. This article will look at 5 ways employers can effectively manage stress in their workplace and enhance workforce wellbeing.
AI vs. Human – Who do jobseekers prefer to deal with in the recruitment process?
AI is rapidly going mainstream, and people are as excited as they are sceptical about its implications in the world of work and beyond. So, who is winning jobseekers’ hearts when it comes to hiring?
How to create a reward strategy that motivates staff
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.
8 Steps to conducting a fair salary review
Regular salary reviews are vital for employers looking to retain high-performing employees. Learn how to conduct this process fairly and objectively.
Quality of life index: The best UK cities to live and work in 2023
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.
How to reduce bias in interviews
Uncover the pitfalls of interviewer bias in hiring processes and learn proven strategies to cultivate fairer, more inclusive recruitment practices.
Notice periods: An essential guide for employers
With a third of workers looking for a fresh start this year, successfully managing notice periods is crucial. In this guide we’ll examine what employers need to know about the different types of notice periods, their legal obligations and fixed term contracts.
Students are the driving force behind the decrease in economic inactivity
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.
How employers can bring entry level opportunities to more young people
According to our research, over half (54%) of HR leaders say it has become more difficult to hire for entry level roles in the last two years. Meanwhile, youth unemployment is on the rise, young people report lacking adequate career advice and face limited opportunities trying to enter the workforce. So, how can employers bring their entry level opportunities to more young people?
How employers can engage with young talent as the cost of living rises
The cost of living is hampering young people’s career prospects and looks set to deepen long-standing challenges employers have in reaching and attracting entry level talent.
The latest report from Totaljobs, in partnership with Career Ready, shows that due to the rising cost of living, school leavers are confronted with growing concerns around money which threatens their career aspirations. This is having a negative impact on social mobility, with financial factors disproportionately affecting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The report offers insight into young people’s limitations and employers’ expectations.
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Hiring people
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.
Candidate attraction
What is employer branding? Your employer brand strategy is vitally important to make sure you can recruit the best people for your business.
Recruitment trends
Read the latest employment figures, with an in-depth focus on the UK skills shortage and how government legislation and employment law could affect your recruitment.
Managing people
What is employee engagement? Find out everything you need to know to develop company culture and successfully manage people at work. From staff retention tips to how human resources can improve productivity, support employee wellbeing, and embed diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Recruiter resources
Whether it’s insight and advice from an in-depth report, or a step-by-step Totaljobs user guide, here you can find the resources you need to make recruitment easier.
Retention and development
Your staff retention strategy is fundamental to making sure you keep hold of the best people in your business. Find out what motivates people at work, how you can boost employee engagement, and use training, learning and development to upskill members of staff.
User guides
Our step-by-step user guides make using Totaljobs products easier than ever before. Find out best practice, dos and don’ts, and how you can increase recruitment ROI and hire the people you need.
Advertising a job
Find out how to advertise a job vacancy, with free examples and tips to help you get the best response from your job advert.
Interviewing
Improve your interviewing skills by learning the top questions to ask candidates, how to prepare for and conduct a great interview and how best to give interview feedback.
Human resources
What is human resources? HR is responsible for supporting employees with their mental and physical health and protecting all workers’ rights in the workplace. This covers everything from maternity and paternity leave to resolving workplace conflicts and disputes. In short, we offer tips to help you promote employee wellbeing and effectively manage a team.
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