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Employers scale back hiring plans in September as Brexit deadline looms

Permanent placements drop for seventh month in a row Weakest increase in vacancies for over seven and a half years Availability of staff continues to drop amid uncertain outlook Summary…

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Hiring intentions remain positive despite the recent uncertainty

New data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) shows that employers’ hiring intentions have remained positive despite the recent uncertainty. The REC’s latest report, which covers June-August 2019, shows…

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How busy men and women can make a decision and stop being indecisive…

How many times do you let an opportunity or a potential recruit slip by because you or your management team cannot make a decision? Change the way you think today,…

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DBS Reduce Fees for checks

With effect from 1 October 2019 the fees for DBS checks are reduced to the following:   Type of DBS check Current Fee Fee from 1 October 2019 Basic £25.00…

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Private Sector IR35 Draft Legislation Released

The changes will apply to payments made on and after 6 April 2020.   The draft legislation is subject to an 8 week technical consultation until 5 September 2019. The…

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Future legislative changes to be aware of

Itemised payslips From 6 April 2019, all workers (not just employees) have been entitled to receive a payslip. This must document any variation in pay across the time worked. You…

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