Bullhorn's 2018 Recruitment Trends Report for the UK has highlighted that although recruitment agencies seem convinced that automation will benefit efficiency and engagement levels, they are still not fully embracing it. The automation and acceleration of the recruitment and placement process is a concern for the industry, with 29% of agencies rating it within the top three 2018 challenges. But only 16% actually plan to...

Over the past eight years, there has been an incredible amount of creativity, commitment, determination, and resilience shown within the public sector. Below, we will take a look at three of the key trends that are driving the evolution of how local governments operate and deliver their services. Place-making and regeneration Local governments have been placing their focus on creating areas that have community at their core...

Millennials have got a bad reputation. They are unfairly judged as being lazy and entitled. However, they have mastered the art of working smarter not harder, and they are not afraid to think outside the box. What’s more, they are masters of social media and technology, and they are also keen to lead, even if they are not in a leadership position. There are, in...

According to a report from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (ASPCo), there has been a 10 percent year-on-year increase in permanent job placements across a number of sectors. The ASPCo study was published on 26 February and looked at demand for permanent and temporary roles in a number of sectors, including finance, social work, IT, engineering, and marketing. The demand for permanent financial services...