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.

When it comes to career development, the first thing that springs to mind is the pursuit of promotion and progression.

If you aren't aware, burnout in the workplace is a condition that the World Health Organisation (WHO) lay to blame resolutely at the feet of the employer.

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?

Bryony Gibson Consulting turned 10 years old last month. When I look back, I’m not sure what I expected when I took the plunge. To be honest, I’m not even sure what I hoped for but it has been the best experience.

When employees decide to look for a new challenge, more often than not, it’s triggered by the feeling of being let down.

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.