THE NEW 12 HIRING TIPS OF CHRISTMAS
Posted on 6th December 2023
Our 12 hiring tips of Christmas are back and packed with the latest hiring trends for that you need to know about for 2024! Check through our twelve tips on how you can keep your business's hiring strategies ahead of the curve as we approach the new year.
PAY OUTLOOK IMPROVES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR - CIPD REPORT
Posted on 21st November 2023
Basic pay for public sector workers is expected to increase to be the same rate as private sector workers for the first time since early 2021 – both standing at 5%. This is according to the latest Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD and marks the biggest expected pay rise for public sector workers since the report’s time series began in 2012.
LARGEST EVER CASH INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM WAGE
Posted on 21st November 2023
The Government has announced its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on minimum wage rates to apply from April 2024. The National Living Wage (NLW) will be equal to two-thirds of median hourly pay for those aged 21 and over. In addition, from April 2024 the NLW will be extended to 21 and 22 year olds.
MILLIONS OF BRITS CAN’T PAY AN UNEXPECTED £300 BILL
Posted on 21st November 2023
Millions of Brits in insecure work are living in fear that they will lose their jobs and that an unexpected bill could put them in the red, according to a new in-depth analysis from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
STAFF RUNNING FOR THE DOOR? CUT HIRING COSTS WITH OUR LATEST RETENTION TIPS
Posted on 15th November 2023
‘The Great Resignation’ is a trend closely associated with the pandemic as huge numbers of employees quit their jobs. However, vast volumes of research show this trend is still very much with us. For many businesses, this poses a major financial liability through frequent hiring expenses. We want to highlight just a few of the common reasons we see as to why people are leaving their roles and the steps you can take to buck the trend.
DO YOUR TEAM SECRETLY HAVE EXTRA JOBS?
Posted on 23rd October 2023
Did you know that new research from Indeed has shown that nearly one in three UK homeowners approaching the end of their fixed mortgage deals are taking extra work to boost their savings ahead of repayment rises. With more employees taking on additional freelance work and even seconds jobs, we wanted to highlight our top 10 tips for managing this increasing trend.
MAJORITY OF PEOPLE HAVE AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH WORK
Posted on 28th September 2023
HP have unveiled findings from its Work Relationship Index, a study that explores employees’ relationships with work around the world. The study, which surveyed more than 15,600 respondents across various industries in 12 countries, reveals the world’s relationship with work is at a breaking point.
NEW WORKFORCE PLAN NEEDED TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Posted on 28th September 2023
The CIPD is calling for the next UK Government to develop a long-term workforce strategy to underpin a broader, bolder vision for economic growth. This is a central message in its new ‘Manifesto for Good Work’ which outlines the public policy changes needed to help address the UK’s multiple challenges, for all the main UK political parties. These challenges include stagnating productivity, rising skills shortages and our ageing working population.
COMPETITION FOR UK JOBS PEAKS AT HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE JAN '21
Posted on 28th September 2023
The latest job market data from CV-Library reveals that in August 2023 the number of applications per job jumped by over a third to 38.3% year on year. The job board analysed the thousands of job posts advertised on its site over the month, as well as the millions of job applications made to these roles, to work out the average application-to-job ratio in August, traditionally a quieter month in recruitment. The last time this ratio was higher was almost three years ago, in January 2021.
THIRD OF HOMEOWNERS PICK UP EXTRA WORK AHEAD OF REPAYMENT INCREASES
Posted on 28th September 2023
Nearly one in three UK homeowners approaching the end of their fixed mortgage deals are taking extra work to boost their savings ahead of repayment rises, new data released by Indeed Flex.
CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF NETBOX RECRUITMENT
Posted on 27th September 2023
We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 8th birthday! Over the years we’ve placed more than a thousand candidates into roles across Kent and the South East generating hundreds of reviews along the way. During this period we’ve also learnt some really important lessons... some that apply to the service we offer and others that apply to any other local business just as much as our own. We thought it would be fitting to highlight our 8 core principles for success for our last eight years.
ARE DEGREES STILL IMPORTANT IN SHAPING YOUR HIRING STRATEGY?
Posted on 13th September 2023
Data from LinkedIn shows a 90% surge in vacancies not requiring degrees. So what’s causing this mood shift? Many might claim employers are ditching traditional qualifications in favour of industry experience. Others might simply say employers are widening the goal-posts to expand their candidate pools. Identifying common strengths and weaknesses of candidates with and without degrees is more important than ever - particularly for degrees that aren’t directly aligned to a specific career path. Luckily, we’re on hand to outline some of the pros, cons and common viewpoints to be aware of.
WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AFFECT YOUR HIRING STRATEGY?
Posted on 8th August 2023
Discussions around artificial intelligence are everywhere at the minute with the implications of this technology potentially affecting so many aspects of our personal and professional lives. One area in which artificial intelligence is set to make the biggest impact is employment with a number of trends predicted for both outsourced recruiters and well as internal HR departments.
HIRING CONFIDENCE REACHES A TWO-YEAR HIGH AS APPLICATIONS RISE AND TIME TO HIRE DROPS
Posted on 23rd July 2023
Hiring confidence amongst UK employers has risen to a two-year high as new research shows applications have surged and the time to hire decreased over the last quarter. The latest Totaljobs Hiring Trends Index, which surveyed 1,005 HR Decision Makers in the UK reveals an 8% increase in hiring confidence looking into Q3. With hiring confidence now at 57%, this is the highest level seen since 2021.
SLUGGISHNESS IN SUSTAINABILITY POSES BUSINESS BRAIN DRAIN RISK
Posted on 18th July 2023
Employers are being urged to shore up their commitments to meeting sustainability and net zero targets or risk an exodus amongst younger workers. Nearly half (48%) of Gen Z workers agree they would consider leaving a job that didn’t walk the talk in its promises on sustainability. This is according to the latest Bupa Wellbeing Index, a landmark survey that uncovers the state of the nation’s health and wellbeing
BOLDER INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY NEEDED TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND GROWTH
Posted on 18th July 2023
The Government’s plan to transform the UK into a science and technology superpower will fail to boost living standards unless it’s linked to a broader industrial strategy aimed at raising productivity across all sectors of the economy. This is the central conclusion of a new CIPD discussion paper, An industrial strategy for the everyday economy, which says a bolder vision for economic growth, looking across all sectors and areas of the economy, is needed considering the multiple challenges facing the UK. These challenges include: skills and labour shortages, stalled productivity and real wage growth endemically weak business investment in skills and technology.
AI WORRYING UK MANAGERS
Posted on 18th July 2023
UK managers are increasingly worried about AI technologies, with leaders expressing concerns about security risks and the impact on jobs, a new survey from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has found. The survey comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to make Britain the global hub for “safe” AI at London Tech Week and follows the PM’s announcement that the UK would host a global summit on safety in AI this autumn.
FUNDAMENTAL DYNAMICS OF THE POST-PANDEMIC LABOUR MARKET REMAIN THE SAME
Posted on 19th May 2023
Responding to recent ONS labour market figures, Jonathan Boys, labour market economist for the CIPD commented “The fundamental dynamics of the post-pandemic labour market remain unchanged. Unemployment is low at 3.9% and the Bank of England expect it to rise only modestly in the coming years. The workforce remains smaller than pre-pandemic so the supply of candidates is restricted meaning recruitment issues will persist. Employers will need to think creatively in how they attract staff and consider all areas of job quality, not just pay, which continues to struggle to keep up with inflation.
HEALTHCARE AND CARE JOB POSTINGS GROWTH OUTPACED OTHER OCCUPATIONS
Posted on 19th May 2023
Indeed has announced its collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and its “Future of Jobs” report. Indeed’s labor market insights, which can be found in the Future of Jobs report, shows that employer demand for workers in social-related sectors, such as healthcare, education, and others, have demonstrated noteworthy growth compared to all other job postings in the countries examined.
CMI WOMEN CONFERENCE URGES LEADERS TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES
Posted on 19th May 2023
Leading figures from the world of business and politics joined delegates from across the UK for The Chartered Management Institute’s second CMI Women conference in London. The conference — titled “Our Inclusive Future” — challenged leaders from across the UK to answer the central question, “What are you going to do to make your organisation more inclusive?”
DEMAND FOR WORKERS STEADY WITH ALMOST 1.7 MILLION JOB ADVERTS ACROSS THE UK
Posted on 19th May 2023
The number of new job adverts shot up in the week to 23rd April as businesses returned to hiring after the Easter break. There were 189,832 new job postings in the week of 17-23 April 2023 – 31.8% higher compared to the week before (10-16 April), according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast’s latest Labour Market Tracker.
CELEBRATING THE KING? ...OR NOT YOUR THING? CAN GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES PROVIDE HIRING LESSONS?
Posted on 28th April 2023
The upcoming King's coronation has shown us two things. Firstly, everyone loves an extra bank holiday! Secondly, there is a wide ranging spectrum of feelings towards the event, from a more enthusiastic older population to a far more apathetic younger demographic and everything in between. Whatever your views on the monarchy, one thing has shown itself to be clear - different generations have distinctly different outlooks and priorities. Understanding how far-reaching that is can be hugely important when it comes to shaping your hiring strategy.
FIND OUT WHY LESS IS MORE THIS EASTER
Posted on 2nd April 2023
We’re all familiar with the saying “less is more”. With Easter upon us, we might ponder what’s really the more attractive option: quantity or quality? It’s a metaphor that really gets to heart of how we work at Netbox Recruitment. While many recruitment agencies and direct advertising can mean you are bombarded with countless unsuitable CVs, we put in the time and effort into attracting and selecting a refined selection of candidates in-tune with your vacancy and the working culture of your organisation. All of our candidates presented for interview want the job and most importantly can do the job. Netbox aims to make your decision of who to hire a difficult one, as you could select anyone of the candidates you meet with.
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ‘BACK TO WORK BUDGET’
Posted on 26th March 2023
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The government has recently announced that "Parents, over-50s, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will have opportunities arising from changes announced in the Budget set to be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions".
CMI RESPONDS TO BUDGET 2023
Posted on 20th March 2023
In response to the Chancellor’s plans to introduce ‘returnerships’ and roll out new skill bootcamps to encourage over-50s back to work, Anthony Painter, the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) Policy Director, said: "Supporting over-50s back to work, where possible, will be critical to plugging our chronic skills gap, returning to pre-pandemic employment levels, and building an economy which works for all generations. The ‘returnships’ are an important first step.
GLOBAL RESEARCH SHOWS THAT FLEXIBLE WORKING IS NOW A DEAL BREAKER IN THE WAR FOR TALENT
Posted on 20th March 2023
New findings suggest that businesses that do not have a flexible workspace policy risk losing out on top talent. Research conducted by leading flexible workspace provider, IWG, shows that 83% of people would choose a job which offered flexible working over a job that didn’t, and almost a third (28%) of people value being able to choose their work location over an increase in holiday allowance.
BUDGET BOOST TO CHILDCARE PROVISION A POTENTIAL ‘GAME CHANGER’ SAYS CIPD
Posted on 20th March 2023
In response to the Chancellor’s ‘Back to Work’ Budget, Ben Willmott, head of public policy for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said: On the boost to free childcare and wraparound care: “The plan to extend free childcare for children from the age of nine months is a potential game changer as it will enable many more working parents, particularly women, to return to work much earlier than they can currently. This can help avoid the loss of skills and confidence that can be caused by spending too long out of employment and boost gender equality. As will the boost to wrap-around care, but both schemes need to be properly funded to succeed.
THE 4 DAY WORKING WEEK VS REMOTE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING
Posted on 15th February 2023
There's been lots of discussion over the past few years about the prevalence of remote, hybrid and flexible working. Marked since the beginning of the pandemic, these approaches have become permanent features in shaping today's workplace. But have these perks already started to lose their shine in favour of a new boundary-breaking trend: the four-day working week? Let's explore how each of these developments are shaping the current workplace and their predicted importance for remaining ahead-of-the-curve for future hiring strategies.
LONDONERS' ULTIMATUM TO EMPLOYERS
Posted on 8th February 2023
A new research report from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) has found office workers in London remain firmly in favour of flexible working. With 95% of respondents currently permitted to work from home in some capacity, nearly three quarters (73%) of these would leave their current job if this flexibility was taken away.
HARD-TO-FILL VACANCIES PUSH MEDIAN EXPECTED PAY RISE TO 5%
Posted on 8th February 2023
The CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook survey finds that the median base pay rise expectation among employers has reached 5%. This is a new record high for CIPD’s quarterly employment barometer which goes back to 2012. However, median anticipated public sector pay rise expectations of 2% lag those in the private sector at 5%, with the gap providing the context for ongoing discontent and strikes among key public sector workers.
DON'T GET DUMPED BY YOUR NEW EMPLOYEES
Posted on 8th February 2023
Two closely related hiring trends have become increasingly recognised across the UK. Firstly, many businesses are reporting candidates rejecting job offers after successfully completing an interview process. Secondly, there seems to be more widespread cases of ‘quick quitting’. This simply means that new employees are resigning from their positions far too soon! So with February being the month known for Valentine's, we want to make sure that businesses looking to push forward with their hiring plans aren’t setting themselves up to be dumped by their new employees! We’ve put together an essential collection of tips to shape the optimal on-boarding process - a checklist that will work wonders to help your new team members feel the love at this time of year!
COLD WEATHER PUSHES PROFESSIONALS BACK TO THE OFFICE
Posted on 24th January 2023
The extremely cold temperatures recently felt across the UK had led to a series of weather warnings and travel disruption. Research unveiled by independent job board, CV-Library, shows that many professions have needed to change their working patterns as a direct result of this cold snap, including going into the office more.
LESS THAN 1 IN 10 WORKERS TO LOOK FOR A NEW JOB THIS JANUARY
Posted on 20th January 2023
Concerns over job security are expected to slow down the 'January jobs rush' in 2023, with just 8% of Brits planning on looking for a new role as they start the year. According to the latest report by Totaljobs, which surveyed over 2,000 UK workers, this contrasts significantly with previous years, despite the number of job vacancies remaining high.
BRITAIN LIKELY TO HAVE AVOIDED A 2022 RECESSION, BUT FAMILY INCOMES ARE STILL SHRINKING
Posted on 20th January 2023
Surprise economic growth in November means that the UK is unlikely to have fallen into recession last year. But this will be of cold comfort for many families who are still in the midst of a deep living standards downturn, the Resolution Foundation has said in response to ONS GDP data.
JOBS MARKET REMAINS ROBUST WITH DEMAND FOR NEW STAFF
Posted on 20th January 2023
While there may be some caution from employers in the face of uncertainty, overall the jobs market remains robust judging by the demand for new staff. The number of active job vacancy postings across the UK has remained robust since mid-August 2022. Active job adverts went above 1.5 million in mid-December 2022 and remained there in the first week of January, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast's latest Labour Market Tracker.
GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH OUR NEW YEAR HIRING TRENDS
Posted on 10th January 2023
The job market for 2023 looks to be a complex environment, filled with numerous opportunities as well as a few potential pitfalls to avoid! We can already see that hiring activity will be impacted by a diverse range of factors, from evolving candidate demographics and employee expectations to economic influences and redefined working norms. We've put together the 10 trends we feel will have the biggest impact on hiring in 2023. By working through these tips, you can get ahead of the curve in adapting your hiring strategy for the year ahead.
