If 2024 has taught us anything, it’s to brace ourselves for the unexpected. It’s been a challenging year, especially in recruitment, with unpredictable macro influences and economic pressures testing the market’s resilience.

In a competitive job market, attracting top-tier talent is no longer simply about the salary. Potential employees are increasingly looking at the full range of benefits when deciding where to move.

The past four years have seen an unprecedented acceleration in remote working. Initially driven by necessity, businesses have transitioned to new operating models, relying more on technology than in-person interactions.

In a world dominated by technology and automation, the human touch makes all the difference. That’s why Bryony Gibson makes it personal to find the right person for the right job and, as important, vice versa.

Returning from a sun-soaked break to a sinking dread to face the daily grind can be a sign it’s time for change.

Writing ahead of the General Election, there's a consensus in recruitment that whoever our government is, they must improve their strategy to support the labour market.

In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, the landscape for job interviews has shifted dramatically.

Another year has passed at lightning speed. Older? Definitely. Wiser? I hope so. It's certainly been another unpredictable and challenging year in recruitment, but as it draws to a close, I have been reflecting on what I have learned and what the next twelve months could hold in the world of accountancy and finance.

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?