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As you are sat reading this magazine , I can 100 per cent guarantee that over the past 12 months recruitment and staffing has , at some point , been in your thoughts especially with regard to what is or isn ’ t the right thing to do in the current climate .
Well , after being in the industry over 17 years I can say that the last 12 months have certainly been a roller coaster for both candidates and employers . As we move away from Covid restrictions and with the end of furlough looming , a lot of business owners have some difficult decisions to make .
The employment market , for the majority of the year , has been classed as a candidate driven one and this also includes temporary staff , as with us leaving the EU we have
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certainly seen a shortage of seasonal labour . This has all resulted in many businesses having to completely rework their labour model and recruitment costs .
A lot of people have got used to working from home , arising from the want for more permanent flexible working arrangements . This has meant that working parents looking for part-time employment have found it a more competitive market . Flexible working arrangements is definitely a good area for some businesses to consider as a solution if they are struggling to recruit . I myself have found this works . There is some great talent available and it certainly opens the doors to a wider talent pool .
The transport and logistics sector I feel will continue to struggle . The Government
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needs to seriously consider how they will combat the shortage of HGV drivers and perhaps look again at the Levy to see if it is actually fit for purpose . We all just consider it as an added tax , when surely we should be spending this money on short courses relevant to our industry , staff and upskill need . Whether it is spent over a month or 12 months , surely has the same effect on expenditure .
We have found ourselves working closer with our clients over the last 12 months and this is where the value of treating your recruiter as a partner has been hugely beneficial . You should implant your recruiter into your long-term solution strategy . The advice , insights and market conditions we can offer you can help you make crucial
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recruitment decisions . For example , whether you recruit or retain members of staff looking to leave , as ultimately both have implications on your business .
We ’ ve been offering services to our partners such as salary comparisons and benchmarking , skills testing and bespoke video interviews . In a candidate driven market the essence of working to timing during the recruitment process is essential . It ’ s paramount to work at pace to ensure candidates stay engaged with your vacancy and can be secured should the offer of employment arise .
If you would like to discuss your recruitment strategy , then please get in touch . Dan @ cmdrecruitment . com
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