Influenced by economic uncertainty and rising costs, the latest UK Report on Jobs, commissioned by the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and KMPG, suggests a worrying time ahead for the region's job market.

Summer is a time of relaxation, a chance to unwind and recharge our batteries. It also offers a rare opportunity to take a moment among the daily demands of work to reflect on our professional path and evaluate where we stand.

It never ceases to amaze me how small the North East business community can appear.

When speaking with clients, there is one question I am repeatedly asked: Why are we struggling to recruit?

Have you ever gone through the recruitment process and found the ideal candidate only for them to reject your job offer?

As the new year unfolds with economic uncertainty, the job market finds itself on unfamiliar ground.

As the year comes to a close, the recruitment industry is still dealing with the repercussions of the pandemic and post-pandemic.

COVID not only changed the way we work, but it also altered the balance of power in the workplace.

Last month I spoke about questions to avoid asking in an interview. One of the most neglected aspects of interview success, this month, I’m exploring the questions that will give you the upper hand and help you stand out from the crowd

When helping somebody to find a new job, I offer market and salary advice and support them with everything from their CV content to their interview technique, and contract negotiations.

Inspiration can arise from anywhere. It could be a place you visit, someone you meet or, more recently for me, a movie I watched.

Almost one in every five workers (18%) believe they are “extremely likely” to change their employer within the next 12 months.